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UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

11833 (E S 8 SEIU 925 IHME Non Supv)
\n23270 (NE S 8 SEIU 925 IHME Non Supv)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within the Institute for Health Metrics Evaluation (IHME), provide specialized oversight and guidance of extraction processes from multiple data sources according to set protocols.<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

In support of assigned research team, other IHME research teams and\/or external partners, contributors and stakeholders, provide quantitative data to help produce comparable estimates of the impact of disease, injuries, and risk factors around the world.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under general supervision, independently provides guidance on the extraction of all available quantitative data, such as mortality, cause of death, epidemiology, contributing non-health risk factors – education, income and air pollution, from surveys, censuses, literature and administrative health records into central databases.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perform duties of a Data Extraction Analyst;<\/p>\n

Analyze current and proposed extraction protocols to identify problems and anticipate potential issues, and work with research managers, researchers and faculty to determine how to resolve the issues;<\/p>\n

Work with researchers to explain and modify extraction processes and data fields to support the research work of other research staff, other research teams, collaborators and stakeholders;<\/p>\n

Document and communicate changes to extraction processes to ensure the implementation of best practice strategies throughout IHME;<\/p>\n

May train staff on processes and guidelines for data management and extractions;<\/p>\n

May lead assigned staff;<\/p>\n

Perform other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bachelor\u2019s degree in a Science discipline, Global Health, Public Health or related and three years of related experience<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASS SERVICE EXEMPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research.<\/p>\n

CLASS SPECIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n