WORKFORCE DATA CLEARINGHOUSE HEALTH PLANNER (Health Planner IV (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL))

GRADE

18\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of Population Health Improvement, Baltimore MD\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position draws upon subject matter expertise to support healthcare workforce planning efforts spanning multiple domains, including healthcare personnel, facilities, organizations, and resource allocation. The position is responsible for leading the planning and execution efforts of the Office of Population Health Improvement's health care workforce data clearinghouse. The position's duties will include data benchmarking and tracking of trends, national research efforts, support of state workforce recruitment and retention efforts, and contribution of critical data for validation of state shortages to ensure appropriate federal funding and resource allocation.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position will assist in planning and coordinating various data projects within the Office including the health workforce data clearinghouse, health professional shortage area designation data collection and analysis processes.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position will require strong stakeholder engagement and communication including internal Maryland Department of Health collaborations; health professional boards and commissions; other state agencies; external organizations and interested parties.�\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position will also be the lead for establishing short and long term planning and execution activities for assigned projects, and communicate and engage internal leadership, stakeholders, and others.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is eligible for Hybrid Telework.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� �Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Health Planning, Public Health, Health Science, Hospital Administration or Health Care Administration.\r\nExperience: Four years of professional experience in health planning. \r\nNotes:\r\n1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the fields identified above and one year of professional experience in health planning may be substituted for the required Master’s degree.\r\n2. Possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the fields identified above may be substituted for three years of the required general experience.\r\n3. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in health planning may be substituted for the required Master’s degree.\r\n4. Applicants may substitute experience in health or hospital administration for up to four years of the required general experience on a year for year basis, provided the applicant has at least one year of professional experience in health planning.\r\n5. Health planning experience obtained in a State Health Planning and Development Agency or in a Health Systems Agency as designated by Public Law 93-641 may substitute at the rate of three months for four months of the required experience.\r\n6. General health planning experience as required above is defined as experience obtained in a professional capacity in an operation established solely for the delivery/evaluation of health services (e.g. Hospitals, H.M.O’s, Insurance Companies). Such experience must have been the primary purpose of the position during the time in question. Health Planning duties which are performed only incidentally are not considered as qualifying. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should possess the following experience:\r\n\r\n\r\n Planning and coordinating large data or public health projects\r\n Stakeholder engagement\r\n Communication with a variety of audiences, both verbal and written\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

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 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).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

\r\nContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\r\nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�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.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf 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.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n