Data specialist

Mid-Michigan District Health Department has an opening for a full-time Data Specialist. Base location (Clinton-St. Johns, Gratiot-Ithaca or Montcalm-Stanton Counties) will be determined on selection of applicant but will be expected to work district wide. The Data Specialist is part of the Administrative Services Division.

General Description of Responsibilities:

TThe responsibility of the Data Specialist is to collect and analyze public health information from a variety of sources which include both quantitative and qualitative methods. The Data Specialist assists internal agency departments with data collection, interpretation and improving public health delivery and program evaluation. The Data Specialist assists external community partners with data collection and analysis, report writing and data presentations. The Data Specialist will disseminate the organization’s data resources. The Data Specialist is responsible for ensuring data integrity and security. This position is integral to the community health needs assessment team and our grant writing proposal processes.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology/Data Analysis or a related field; or the equivalent in terms of work experience and/or education.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in data analysis and database management.
• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s license and personal transportation, and ability to travel as required.

Competitive benefit package includes 14 paid holidays, sick and vacation leave after 30 days, and a defined benefit retirement plan just to name a few.

Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume along with a completed employment application that may be downloaded from our Agency website at under – About MMDHD/Careers and send to: Mid-Michigan
District Health Department, Attn: Human Resources, 615 N. State St., Suite 2, Stanton, MI 48888 or e-mail: [email protected] by November 7, 2025. EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.33 - $28.56 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person