Program Specialist, Data and Analytics

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location 680 Lake Shore Drive Job Description The Program Specialist of Community Health Data and Analytics is responsible for creating and maintaining data and reporting interfaces, dashboards and visuals for internal leadership, oversight committees, community health programs and community partners. In collaboration with Magoon Institute leadership, staff, and community health programs, the specialist applies analytic methods to support the evaluation of community health initiatives, ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation strategies are in place. Additionally, the specialist provides statistical and technical expertise to advance the Magoon Institute’s community health initiatives. This role plays a critical role in developing and implementing data collection and analysis plans to support Lurie Children’s Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Strategy, working closely with clinical and public health experts across the institution. Reporting to the Manager of Finance and Data, the specialist will support the administration and use of the community health data management system, a tool designed to collect programmatic data, monitor community health activities and measure collective impact across community health efforts. In collaboration with Manager, the specialist maintains community health databases, ensuring efficient data capture, retrieval and reporting processes and assists in the ongoing data collection around community health projects and activities. This role also provides technical assistance to program staff to improve data-related processes, define key performance indicators, ensure timely reporting and enhance engagement with the community health data management system. The specialist works with the Manager of Communication and Engagement to facilitate the dissemination of data through accessible formats such as papers, briefs, infographics, and maps and collaborates with various partners, including health departments, community coalitions and health systems, to advance child and adolescent health goals through statistical, analytical and epidemiological methodologies. This position is part of the Operations and Planning team within the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities, which serves as the hub for all community-focused initiatives at Lurie Children’s. The Magoon Institute aligns the Medical Center’s clinical, advocacy, research and education expertise with community engagement while supporting people, programs and partner…