PREVENTION DATA COORDINATOR (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT. 6C)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform the duties of Prevention Data Coordinator. Under the general direction of the HIV Prevention Administrator, coordinates HIV Prevention data collection and reporting, develops and supports the Prevention services database, conducts statistical analyses, and develops complex data reports for federal, state, regional, and local partners and internal use. Provides database procedural training and technical assistance to grantees, resolving system operation issues. Works with database support contractor to improve and update database system. Conducts electronic transfer of Prevention data to CDC Evaluation Web. This position is located in the Chicago Field Office, and remote work is dependent on supervisor decision following probation.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position) 
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

Essential Functions

• Leads the coordination and implementation of data and evaluation activities and plans for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Section’s Prevention Unit.
• Leads the analysis of HIV program issues or services.
• Develops and maintains professional communications with Federal, State and City agencies receiving training to gain technical skill and knowledge to ensure compliance with federal standards for evaluation practices and coordination of statewide evaluation activities.
• Coordinates HIV Prevention data-sharing collaborations.  
• Serves as a working supervisor.
• Ensures prompt, accurate federal Prevention data reporting. 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties numbered above.

Specialized Skills

• Requires thorough knowledge of STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)/HIV epidemiology, advanced statistical methods including logistical regression and GIS (Global Information Systems) analysis, and software used in epidemiologic analysis, including SAS (Statistical Analysis Systems) and Microsoft Access software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, demography, biostatistics, sociology, psychology, economics or related social science research field from an accredited university.
• Requires four (4) years of professional experience in applied epidemiology, biostatistics, or in population or a related research field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of STD/HIV epidemiology, advanced statistical methods including logistical regression and GIS (Global Information Systems) analysis, and software used in epidemiologic analysis, including SAS (Statistical Analysis Systems) and Microsoft Access software.
• Two (2) years’ experience using SAS (Statistical Analysis Systems) to query and analyze data from multiuser database systems such as the Enhanced HIV/AIDS Registry System (EHARS) or similar systems.
• Two (2) years’ experience using Structured Query Language (SQL) Server management applications to query and analyze data from multiuser database systems such as Provide Enterprise.
• Two (2) years’ experience using Geocoding software to geo-map epidemiologic and service data.
• Two (2) years’ experience using Global Information Systems (GIS) software to geo-map epidemiologic and service data.
• Two (2) years’ experience using Crystal Reports to generate new reports or modify existing reports in SQL-based multi-user database systems such as Provide Enterprise or similar database systems.
• Two (2) years’ experience collaborating with coders to develop new features on an existing multi-user database system.
• Two (2) years’ experience providing needs assessment, technical assistance, and group training to users of multi-user database systems.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.