Job description
Join NorthStar Public Health Institute, a leading non-profit focused on evidence-based public health initiatives that improve community well-being. We are seeking a Senior Public Health Analyst to lead data-driven program evaluation and policy analysis across multiple health equity projects.
In this role you will collaborate with epidemiologists, program managers, and community partners to translate complex data into actionable insights that inform strategy and funding decisions.
What you’ll do: lead rigorous evaluations, develop dashboards, and communicate findings to diverse stakeholders. You’ll contribute to grant reporting and publish impact summaries that help shape health policy and program design.
We offer a collaborative, mission-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.
Responsibility
- Design and conduct program evaluations and impact assessments for public health initiatives.
- Analyze population health data to identify trends, disparities, and opportunities for intervention.
- Develop data dashboards and visualizations to communicate results to non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with epidemiologists, program managers, and community partners to translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Prepare reports and briefs for grant applications, funders, and policy makers.
- Support continuous quality improvement and monitoring of program outcomes.
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to training on data methods and ethics.
Qualification
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in public health analytics, program evaluation, or health services research.
- Strong proficiency in statistical software (R, SAS, or Python) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
- Experience with study design, causal inference, and handling large, complex health datasets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate technical findings for diverse audiences.
- Commitment to health equity and community engagement; prior experience with diverse populations preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work cross-functionally.