Birth Defect Surveillance Coordinator (Health Services Policy Analyst - PN 20014088)

Birth Defect Surveillance Coordinator

(Health Services Policy Analyst)

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is organized to support families by improving birth outcomes and the health status of women, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with complex health care needs. Using data and proven practice, the bureau’s programs support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, program evaluation, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.

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What You'll Do:

The Bureau of Maternal Child and Family Health is seeking for a Health Services Policy Analyst to lead and support Ohio's statewide Birth Defects Surveillance System by analyzing public health data, coordinating research and surveillance activities and translating findings into policy, program improvement, and decision-making to improvement, and decision making to improve health outcomes for children and families. Additional duties include: 

• Conduct analytical studies on health status, costs, quality, access, and outcomes related to birth defects and child health.
• Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data from multiple state and federal data systems.
• Develop methodologies, perform statistical analyses, and prepare reports and presentations for policy, administrative, and public audiences.
• Collaborate with state and local partners, healthcare providers, researchers and internal ODH programs to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements, confidentiality standards, and Institutional Review Board guidelines.
• Provide training and technical assistance to hospitals, physicians, and reporting partners on surveillance requirements and data systems.
• Support quality improvement and research initiatives related to birth defects, congenital anomalies, and maternal and child health.
• Coordinate surveillance activities with related programs such as newborn screening, genetics services, preconception health, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder initiatives.
• Represent the agency in meetings and committees on Ohio's Birth Defects Surveillance System.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:  Position may require travel.

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

Option 1: 

• Completion of undergraduate core coursework

• 12 mos. exp. in one of following: health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or comparable field 

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling 

• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing

• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis. 

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Option 2: 

• Completion of graduate core coursework in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics or comparable field

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling 

• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing 

• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis. 

Or 

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Additional Qualifications: 

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Graduate or advanced degree in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing or economics

• Expertise and experience in writing SQL queries

• Expertise and experience in applying statistical analysis to datasets

• Expertise and experience in using SAS or other statistical software packages

• Experience developing statistical and narrative reports for professional and lay audiences

• Experience extracting, compiling, validating, integrating, and/or interpreting data from multiple sources

• Experience in public speaking and presenting training

• Experience presenting data visually across all organizational levels

• Experience coordinating or evaluating public health programs

• Experience in policy analysis and development

• Expertise and experience in survey design and designing data collection tools

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record

Job Skills: Health Administration

Technical Skills: Compliance Enforcement, Public Relations, Research

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention To Detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Interpreting Data

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS: 
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information:

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 13, Step 1 of the SEIU/1199 union Pay Range Schedule ($34.96 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($36.65) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:
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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.