Climate and Health Research Analyst

Initial Posting Date:

09/10/2024

Application Deadline:

10/10/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5,747 - $8,831

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Climate and Health Research Analyst (Research Analyst 4)

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Promotion and Environmental Public Health Section is recruiting for a Climate and Health Research Analyst (Research Analyst 4) to serve as the senior climate adaptation evaluator for the nationally recognized Building Resilience and Climate Equity Program, designing and implementing evaluation strategies for community-based climate adaptation projects.

This position will serve as a senior research analyst and subject matter expert on equity-centered evaluation. An essential part of the Climate and Health team, this position will create and conduct mixed-method research and evaluation studies for local and state climate and health interventions and combine data and conclusions for various audiences including Tribes, Local Public Health Authorities, community-based organizations, and state agencies.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

What you will do!

• Design and implement evaluation strategies related to community-based climate adaptation projects.
• Utilize mixed methods to evaluate program activities to ensure they advance equity and further program, section, office, and division goals.
• Perform qualitative analysis of data collected from staff and program partners.
• Identify and leverage secondary data sources that can be integrated into evaluations of climate adaptation work.
• Summarize and present evaluation findings from climate and health activities in multiple formats, including briefings, presentations, reports, and online platforms such as StoryMap or StoryBook.
• Work with program team to develop new resources in response to evaluation findings to better assist partners in their efforts to build climate resilience through public health action.
• Identify opportunities to collaborate and leverage knowledge and resources toward improved evaluation of climate and health interventions in Oregon.
• Represent programmatic evaluation goals and activities in Public Health Division workgroups and collaborations.
• Keep up to date on best practices for equity-centered evaluation of climate and health adaptation interventions.
• Collaborate with team members to fulfill grant requirements and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain existing partnerships with diverse and underrepresented partners, state and local agencies and academic institutions.
• Participate in regional, state, and national climate and health networks and communities or practice.

If you are a skilled researcher with environmental health experience, we want to connect with you!

What's in it for you?
The public health division is working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• Work Location Flexibility: Remote or Hybrid - 90% of the work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. There are times that work will need to be conducted onsite at the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232.
• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: [https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx>
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation, and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Requirements

Five years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative reports related to public health data or evaluation. Two of the five years must have included coordinating evaluation or research projects.

OR

A bachelor's degree in public health or a related degree that included six-quarter units in mixed methods or qualitative analysis methods and procedures, AND three years of experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative reports related to public health data or evaluation. Two of the three years must have included coordinating evaluation or research projects;

OR

A master's degree in public health or a related degree that included six-quarter units in mixed or qualitative analysis methods and procedures, AND two years of experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative reports related to public health data or evaluation. Two of the three years must have included coordinating evaluation or research projects;

Requested Skills

• Preference will be given to applicants with a master’s degree in public health or other health related degree and experience in public health research and evaluation.
• Experience integrating a racial and health equity framework in quantitative or qualitative data analysis.
• Experience developing partnerships with community and public health partners.
• Experience working with the public health impacts of climate change and environmental justice best practices.
• Experience in program/project management.
• Experience working with mixed and qualitative methods for study design, data collection, and analysis from public health research and evaluation projects, including survey data and in-depth interviews.
• Experience interpreting results from analyses and data visualization.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data management systems.
• Proficiency in online survey platforms.
• Experience writing technical narrative summary reports.
• Experience with survey development, implementation, tracking, and data management and analysis.
• Experience in organizational performance measurement & management.

Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application.
• Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Requested Skills section of this announcement.
• Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Update professional, educational, voluntary, and personal experience on your resume. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Questions/Need Help?

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Additional Information

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• Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
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The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.