MHCC PROGRAM MANAGER

9990

Maryland Health Care Commission
4160 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD  21215

The Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) is an independent State agency responsible for planning for health system needs and promoting informed decision-making by providing timely and accurate information on the quality of health care services to policymakers, purchasers, providers, and the public.

The Commission is seeking a Program Manager for the Long Term Care Provider and Health Plan Quality Initiatives Division. This position will manage operational aspects of the health benefit plan performance initiative to include contract oversight and monitoring, interfacing with health plan representatives to communicate MHCC reporting requirements, monitoring plan performance, keeping abreast of developments in health plan quality metrics (e.g., HEDIS, CAHPS) , conducting analyses, and preparing issue briefs and short summary of findings for consumer and professional audiences. This position will also support long term care quality reporting activities on a limited basis and will report directly to the Chief, Provider and Health Plan Quality within the Center of Quality Measurement and Performance. The position requires quantitative analysis, writing, and oral presentation skills and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Requires a Master's degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Public Policy, or closely related field and three years related experience.  A Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Public Policy or closely related field plus five (5) years related experience may be substituted for the Master's degree.  Demonstrated experience with MS Excel, SAS or other statistical package is preferred.

This is management service position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.