Data Analyst - HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Data Analyst

***CANDIDATES LOCAL TO HARRISBURG, PA ONLY***

Role Description:

The responsibilities for this position are to

• Receive, process, and manage HIV/AIDS data
• Perform data analysis using SAS and produce reports (using MS Office Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel)
• Review data for errors and initiate corrective actions
• Distribute data in compliance with existing polices and regulations, and
• Provide HIV/AIDS expertise and training support upon request.
• Ensure that all provided HIV/AIDS and public health consultative services meet published national standards of excellence, practice and timeliness. This employee will work closely with the HIV surveillance and Division of HIV Disease staff to advance the objectives of HIV surveillance and prevention in Pennsylvania. This position will report directly to the Director, HIV surveillance & Epidemiology Program.

• Performs data management and analysis using SAS.
• Developments, implementations and evaluates activities intended to improve HIV/AIDS programs.
• Provides support for the use of data and interpretation of reports.
• Procures a wide array of relevant data resources and performs analysis.
• Produces reports using MS Office Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel.
• Interprets results and summaries findings.
• Initiates process evaluation and outcomes.
• Conducts quality assurance activities and assists in quality improvement projects.
• Identifies and develops capacity building opportunities.
• Provides technical assistance on HIV/AIDS-related issues and activities.
• Nurtures coordination and collaboration with a variety of partners/stakeholders.
• Prepares reports for funders/stakeholders/leadership on activities (may be verbal, written or electronic)
• Coordinates activities closely with staff to generate relevant data to meet set objectives.
• May participate on state and/or federal committees/workgroups.
• BACHELOR’S DEGREE or higher is required (Masters preferred)
• Experience working with HIV/AIDS data is NOT required, but would be helpful.