Job Description
Join Cook County's elite public health team and make a tangible impact on community wellness. We seek a dynamic Senior Public Health Analyst to lead data-driven initiatives that improve health outcomes across Chicagoland's diverse populations. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with real-world policy implementation in one of America's most complex urban environments.
Why Cook County? Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Generous pension plan with 8% employer contribution
- Comprehensive health/dental/vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development stipend
Responsibilities
- Design and execute epidemiological studies using SAS/R to identify health disparities
- Develop evidence-based policy recommendations for county health initiatives
- Collaborate with community stakeholders to implement health intervention programs
- Analyze Medicaid/Medicare data to optimize public health resource allocation
- Present findings to county commissioners and public health advisory boards
- Lead cross-departmental task forces on emergency preparedness
- Mentor junior analysts in data visualization best practices
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in government/public health analytics
- Advanced proficiency in statistical software (SAS, R, SPSS)
- Certified Public Health Professional (CPH) credential required
- Demonstrated experience with Chicago-area public health systems
- Strong grant-writing and budget management skills
- Illinois driver's license with clean record