Health Data Specialist 2

Design and perform statistical analyses using a range of data sources including electronic laboratory and health records; Community-based health and demographic surveys; project-specific surveys and assessments; Administrative records (births, education, Medicaid claims); other novel data sources; develop and implement statistical programs/methods as needed. Perform protocol writing, statistical programming, and data analysis for assigned projects. Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings; apply best practices in data visualization design & continuously improve upon intuitive user experience for internal and external stakeholders. Interpret data and identify trends and patterns. Interpret data and identify trends and patterns. Continuously monitor data for accuracy and completeness. This is a 2-year funded position scheduled to end approximately July 2026

If interested in applying, please forward resume and cover letter to psthivaids@doh.nj.gov.

NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Seven (7) years of comprehensive technical research and statistical analysis professional experience in epidemiology, public health, economics, public health administration, or related field which involves the use, operation, and/or management of 
database systems; and twelve (12) semester hour credits in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Economics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, Operations Research, and/or Market Research.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twelve (12) semester hour credits in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Economics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, Operations Research, and/or Market Research; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

OR

Possession of a master's degree in one of the above disciplines; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and 
depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the 
authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position

About New Jersey Department of Health

New Jersey Department of Health Improving health through leadership and innovation The Department’s priority is improving population health by strengthening New Jersey’s health system. The Department’s five branches, Public Health Services, Health Systems, Integrated Health, Office of Population Health and the Office of Policy and Strategic Planning work collaboratively toward that goal. Population health focuses on keeping healthy New Jerseyans well, preventing those at risk from getting sick, and keeping those with chronic conditions from getting sicker. Population health promotes prevention, wellness and equity in all environments, resulting in a healthy New Jersey.

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