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HEALTH POLICY ANALYST ADVANCED

Senior Data Analyst

Recruitment #17-002420-0001

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

DHMH, PHPA, Office of Data, Systems Integration and New Initiatives, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position will provide data leadership and support to the Office of Data, Systems Integration and New Initiatives (DSINI) and the Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA). Responsibilities include coordinating all PHPA requests regarding data held by the Vital Statistics Administration (VSA) and serving as a liaison to VSA. In addition, this position will plan and coordinate data monitoring efforts to identify data-related gaps and challenges across PHPA and design, develop and execute data-related access, integration, quality improvement, and performance management efforts to address identified gaps and challenges. This position will serve as an expert consultant and technical advisor on public health (and more specifically, PHPA) data and will be responsible for oversight, direction and quality assurance for all data analyses and data reports produced by DSINI and will support development of grant proposals and grant compliance activities. Finally, this position will represent DSINI at internal and external meetings with grantees, DHMH, and other stakeholder and state agencies. This position requires knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: health programs, public health data management and analysis, performance measurement, quality improvement, writing and presenting, both oral and written. This position also requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. In addition, the position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines on a regular basis. The individual in this position should have full proficiency with statistical packages (STATA or SAS), MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Office Suite.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.

Notes:

1. A Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

2. A PhD in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.




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