Job Description
Core 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 targets (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 leadership and stakeholders
7. Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as a liaison between:
- 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