Epidemiologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Rural Health Data & Coalition Performance Analyst will support the Client  and Healthcare Coalitions (HCCs) under the Rural Health Transformation Fund (THRIVE) initiative by standardizing, collecting, validating, and reporting performance data across coalitions and rural health partners.
• This position ensures alignment with CMS Rural Health Transformation objectives, ASPR Healthcare Preparedness Capabilities, Public Health Emergency preparedness (PHEP) capabilities, and state-defined THRIVE metrics, supporting data-driven decision-making and federal reporting requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Data Collection & Standardization:

• Develop and implement standardized data collection tools and templates across all HCCs
• Coordinate with Regional Healthcare Coordinators (RHCs) and coalition partners to ensure consistent data submission.
• Align data collection with:
• THRIVE Tier 1 & Tier 2 metrics.
• CMS performance objectives.
• ASPR capabilities.
• PHEP capabilities.

2. Coalition & System Performance Monitoring:

• Track and validate metrics related to:
• Coalition participation and operational effectiveness.
• HRTS utilization and real-time resource tracking.
• Healthcare system coordination and mutual aid agreements.
• Monitor progress toward statewide Clients (e.g., participation rates, system adoption).

3. Health System & Access Metrics Tracking:

• Collect and analyze data on:
• Access to care (primary, behavioral, specialty).
• Telehealth and eConsult utilization.
• Referral systems (TN Community Compass).
• Transportation and service access barriers.

4. Workforce & Training Data Coordination:

• Track workforce development metrics including:
• Provider placements.
• Training events and participation.
• Credentialing and staffing agreements.
• Coordinate with coalitions and partners to ensure accurate reporting.

5. Preparedness & Operational Readiness Metrics:

• Support data collection for:
• Facility readiness assessments.
• Medical Operations Coordination Centers (MOCCs).
• Stockpile/Cache management systems.
• National Special Pathogen System (NSPS) of care.
• Deployable health and medical response teams.
• Healthcare Coalition sustainment.
• Coalition-led exercises and response capabilities.
• Ensure alignment with ASPR grant requirements.
• Ensure alignment with PHEP grant requirements.

6. Data Validation, Analysis & Reporting:

• Validate data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Analyze trends and identify gaps in performance.
• Develop:
• Monthly and quarterly reports.
• Dashboards (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Briefings for Client leadership and stakeholders.

7. Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as a liaison between:
• Client Central Office.
• Regional and Metro Public Health.
• Regional Healthcare Coalitions.
• Healthcare providers and partners.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance on data reporting expectations.

Deliverables:

• Standardized statewide data collection framework.
• Monthly/quarterly coalition performance reports.
• Annual THRIVE metrics reporting support (CMS-aligned).
• Data dashboards and visualizations.
• Data quality and validation reports.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in public health, healthcare systems, or emergency preparedness.
• Strong data management and analysis skills (Excel required; Power BI/Tableau preferred).
• Experience with systems such as REDCap, HRTS, or similar platforms (preferred).

Understanding of:

• Healthcare coalitions / HPP structure.
• Rural health systems.
• Performance measurement frameworks.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with CMS reporting or federal grant metrics.
• Familiarity with ASPR Healthcare Preparedness Capabilities.
• Experience working with multi-agency or regional partners.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid/remote with regular coordination with statewide partners.
• Travel may be required to support coalition engagement.