| Post Code: D705 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS7475A | |
| Classification Number: C6217 | |
| Open: 10/30/2007 | |
| Close: OPEN UNTIL FILLED | |
| Location: Portland | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
This employment opportunity is with the Office of Family Health, Adolescent Health Section, Public Health Division, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one permanent full time opening located in PORTLAND. A union represents this position. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelors degree in Community Health, Epidemiology or a closely related field AND four years of epidemiological or community health experience of which one year must have been in a supervising, lead worker or project leadership role. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 AND A cover letter (not to exceed 3 pages) that addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you will not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may deliver, mail, e-mail or fax your completed application. It must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline. E-mail directly to DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS7475A
OR
Mail or deliver your application materials to:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Jennifer Moisa
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
OR
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following:
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the closing date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The person in this position is responsible for managing a multi-site economic cost analysis research project for Oregon's School Based Health Centers. This position will take a leadership role in performing complex epidemiological and health financing research analyses for Oregon School Based Health Centers. A major goal of the project is to estimate the wide variety of funding models and financial costs associated with the operation of School Based Health Centers, and provide accurate and reliable economic estimates. This process requires collection, analysis and interpretation of epidemiologic and cost data, demographic and public finance analysis, as well as cost effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis with respect to health care services provided in Oregon School Based Health Centers. The person in this position will plan and conduct complex research projects, use advance statistical and economic software and methods, and take the lead in developing research tools such as surveys and questionnaires. This position also involves ongoing planning and review of the work performed by research analysts and policy and assessment specialists within the Adolescent Health section. The person in this position works closely with management, public health nurses, nurse practitioners, epidemiologists, statisticians, health economists and other outcome researchers for program planning and evaluation purposes, and provides management with policy evaluation and recommendations. In this respect, this position designates a team member with leadership responsibility for delivery of research projects, and for the deliverables of the project team. The person in this position is also responsible for mentoring, coaching and development of research and assessment staff within Adolescent Health. Major duties include: Project Coordination Plans, oversights and evaluates the implementation and outcomes of a wide range of health economic research projects regarding the costs, revenue, funding and operations of Oregon's School Based Health Centers. Designs, plans and leads the development, implementation and evaluation of related Adolescent Health section research projects. Ensures coordination and data quality controls for the work of other research staff engaged in gathering, compiling and analyzing information and data. Oversees the daily activities of research staff assigned to projects by organizing work and setting priorities for team research projects. Epidemiologic and health cost studies Independently collects and analyzes complex epidemiologic and budgetary data, interprets data analysis findings and compiles subsequent reports regarding the funding models and financial strategies of Oregon School Based Health Centers. Conducts investigations, by collecting new data and using existing State databases, and produces reports and statistics regarding the capital investment and operational costs of Oregon School Based Health Centers. Performs cost effectiveness, cost benefit and forecasting analyses in the area of billing, revenue and funding of Oregon School Based Health Centers. Interprets and evaluates scientific literature, develops research designs and creates new research tools such as surveys and questionnaires. Technical consultation Confers with management, the School Based program coordinator, epidemiologists, research analysts, State and local officials and other partners regarding current population-based data, trends, projections and policy recommendations for Oregon's School Based Health Centers. Prepares written responses and provides technical expertise and specialized information on request. Represents the agency as an expert when consulting with and developing plans utilizing epidemiological and economic analysis for State and local groups. Develops materials and makes presentations for consultation purposes to various units of the agency, community groups, and others to report research findings, current statistics, or forecasts regarding Oregon School Based Health Centers. WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires occasional in-state travel to meet with local health departments, School Based Health Center (SBHC) staff, and state partners. Rare out-of-state travel for professional development, training or participation in relevant national SBHC workgroups is negotiable. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at: www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. {10000} | |
