HEALTH POLICY ANALYST II

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DHMH-Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA), Office of Policy and Planning, Baltimore, MD.

The Health Policy Analyst II provides professional input and assistance in formulating and reviewing health policy for PHPA including legislative analysis, preparation of legislative proposals, and regulation development and changes with a specific focus on maternal and child health and cancer and chronic disease issues. Additionally, this position works on special projects as needed. Principal functions of the position include: providing support for the OPP Director and the PHPA Leadership Team through policy analysis, program coordination, document preparation, research, and collaboration; conducting and supporting selected PHPA program projects, as needed; assisting with and coordinating strategic planning activities in support of PHPA public health initiatives primarily focused on maternal and child health and cancer and chronic disease; representing the Administration in meetings and initiatives, and on task forces; and providing technical assistance in support of the PHPA mission.

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 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 the required experience.

The successful applicant should have experience in one or more of the following areas: chronic disease, cancer, tobacco, and/or maternal child health. The successful applicant should also have demonstrated experience in the following areas: regulations development/modification, legislation development/amendments, position paper development, developing media responses, legislative reporting, fiscal note justifications, and/or formulating policy recommendations.

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 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.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, 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.

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

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

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.

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