HEALTH POLICY ANALYST II

The mission of the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) is to protect the health and safety of Maryland's citizens, and to ensure that there is public confidence in the health care and community service delivery systems. The mission is accomplished through regulatory, enforcement and educational activities. OHCQ conducts surveys and complaint investigations for health care facilities that have State oversight. These units have certain mandates and reporting requirements throughout the year that require focused attention leading to improving performance.

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MDH/Office of Health Care Quality, State Programs Division, Catonsville, Maryland

The primary function of this position will include the evaluation of certain healthcare industries including, but not limited to, Assisted Living Facilities; Adult Medical Day Care Centers; and programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities, in order to develop, design, direct, and implement statewide policies, procedures and processes which will improve the quality of health care services and enhance regulatory efficiency and effectiveness.

This position also requires the evaluation of agency performance, and the development and/or implementation of strategies and procedures, in order to enhance organizational productivity and outcomes; ensure consistent utilization of Aspen software; evaluate and analyze data to develop monthly status reports; and advise the Deputy Director, in regards to the performance of all units. 

Lastly, this position requires the completion, evaluation, tracking and conduction of follow-up activities for PIAs, FOIA and subpoena requests. Additionally, this position is responsible for the grant program, smartsheet projects and litigation holds using Everlaw.   

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

Experience: Two 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 a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

2. A Ph.D in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.

The preferred candidate for this position will be able to gather, review and analyze data making recommendations on how to improve agency performance.

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.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside of the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service, prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, 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 additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division, at 410-767-1251. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

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

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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