Health Research, Inc. effectively evaluates, solicits, and administers external sponsored program funding to financially support projects, programs, and research for the New York State Department of Health. In this capacity, Health Research, Inc. desires to execute and enter into a consultant agreement for the services of an Expert Software Architect for the period 10/15/2025 – 01/15/2026 with the possibility for extension. All contracts and billing will be executed through Health Research, Inc. directly. Should your company be interested in pursuing this opportunity, please read further.
***The consultant must be willing to report to work onsite in Albany NY. Do not submit candidates who require remote work or who will not report onsite as needed. You must vet candidates for this qualification and their willingness to move promptly if not within commuting distance. This is non-negotiable. ****
Compensation Details:
Not to exceed $89/hour
Scope of Work:
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Bureau of Surveillance and Data Systems is charged to maintain and enhance the statewide Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS), the Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (CDESS), and the Electronic Syndromic Surveillance System (ESSS). These are mission critical electronic systems to effectively monitor and respond to over 75 reportable diseases and to other public health emergencies and inform statewide policy decisions. Specifically, this position will conduct analysis of Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS) and Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (CDESS) processes associated with influenza data in support of identifying hospitalized influenza cases. This would include rules associated with moving influenza records from ECLRS to CDESS including how various subtypes are addressed. The incumbent will document these processes and work with program to identify gaps to make necessary modifications and enhancements to the existing processes. Finally, the contractor will implement these improvements including testing and validating them with a focus on improving reporting associated with subtyping.
HRI IT Contractor Recruitment Posting – ECLRS Expert Software Architect
HRI IT Contractor Response Form – ECLRS Expert Software Architect
Applications Due: October 8, 2025 4:00pm