Public Health Analyst, Overdose Data 2 Action

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About Harris County Public Health

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Our Values

• Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

This is a grant-funded position.

About the Role

The Office of Planning and Innovation (OPI) leverages data, evidence, and strong programmatic relationships to help plan, implement, and improve public health services. The Overdose Data 2 Action (OD2A) Public Health Analyst supports the strategic assessment and planning of the Overdose Data 2 Action grant program through data-driven and evidence-based approaches. This position will work with program staff and community stakeholders to develop topic-specific assessments that promote evidence-based approaches for public health programming. Additionally, the position will support program evaluation activities, including developing and monitoring an evaluation plan, setting and tracking performance measures, and regularly reporting program evaluation metrics for the Overdose Data 2 Action grant program.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains evaluation plans, performance measures, and data tracking systems to monitor OD2A: LOCAL grant activities, outputs, and outcomes.
• Analyzes program data and develops reports to monitor and communicate program performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to support robust performance reporting and data collection activities related to the program activities.
• Identifies and implements equitable, evidence-based strategies using data to inform OD2A planning and implementation efforts.
• Develops and delivers presentations to communicate program performance, evaluation findings, and quality improvement recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned including special tasks involved with responding to emergency events.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, Healthcare, or related field.

Experience

At least five (5) years of experience in public service, public health, public policy, community planning, healthcare or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess problems and identify solutions in a proactive and collaborative manner.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of public health planning and evaluation.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of data analytics, data visualization, and data interpretation.
• Ability to build trust with stakeholders, including exceptional integrity, trust, and credibility.
• Ability to develop well-crafted and engaging presentations.

Core Competencies

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

Preferences

Education

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, Healthcare, or related field.

Experience

At least three (3) years of experience in public service, public health, public policy, community planning, healthcare or a closely related field.

Schedule

Full-Time Position. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. May require periodic overnight travel and long hours/overtime during emergencies/disasters. May require occasional after hours support and maintenance of technical systems.

Work Environment

Work environment is typically in an office environment but may require infrequent travel and interaction with the community at public events.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location

Harris County Public Health: Office of Planning and Innovation - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.