JOB DESCRIPTION: As part of the Task Force for Global Health, works as a positive team member of a project that may consist of Business Analysts I, II, III Project Leads, Project Managers, Information Architects, Data Analysts, and/or Database Administrators to deliver quality applications and components within scope, on time, and within budget. Analyzes data and may coordinate the identification of technical solutions for electronic gathering and sharing of public health data. Supports public health agencies in coordinating informatics needs and priorities. Coordinates efforts to ensure that information systems support departmental objectives and information management needs. Supports efforts to ensure that information systems upholds overall organizational mission and objectives. Works closely with departmental customers to conduct business analysis and identify business objectives and requirements. Assists in the development of technology plans and strategies. Coordinates the planning and implementation of systems related projects. Maintains a high level of client satisfaction with information services as provided to assigned clients.
Coordinates, conducts, and performs the analysis of business problems to be solved with automated systems. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Partners with users to identify and evaluate systems and procedures which are cost effective and meet user requirements. Responsible for learning about the customers, their mission, needs, general business processes, and cultures. Conducts extensive literature searches and effectively summarizes reported research findings and their applicability to the reasons for which the research was requested. Manages databases, such as EndNote, Access and Excel. Researches vendor, products/features in health information systems. Coordinates and follows-up on client risks and open issues related to business analysis and system requirements documents. Assists with gathering and coordinating information to document key client business processes for use in published materials and integrating client feedback into the final version of the business analysis and system requirements documentation. Prepares for and assists with current state analysis, future state design, requirements definition, and logical design sessions (trainings and workshops). Coordinates and assists with all project deliverables (e.g., context diagrams, task flow diagrams) using tools such as Visio, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Assists with communicating, sharing, and transferring knowledge to colleagues and customers. Attends conferences/meetings and reviews literature in order to stay abreast of current knowledge and issues. Stays current with public health informatics knowledge and skills, especially in the areas of system integration, system interoperability, and health information exchange between healthcare entities and public health agencies. Coordinates activities for multiple projects. Project manages activities and deliverables. May provide oversight and direction to consultants, volunteers and interns. Assists with building consensus among global partners and collaborative participants. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of position specific subject matter knowledge and/or experience in planning and applying information technology to one or more business functions OR a bachelor's degree and five years of position specific subject matter knowledge and/or experience in planning and applying information technology to one or more business functions. A master's degree in a public health related field is preferred. At least one year of public health informatics experience is preferred. |
Emory is an EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. |
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