MHCC METHODOLOGIST

9990

Maryland Health Care Commission, Baltimore, MD

This position is available within the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) under the direction of the Director of the Center for Health Care Facilities Planning and Development. The main purpose of this position is to develop methodologies for forecasting use of health care services and facilities regulated by the MHCC. These services include general acute care hospital services, general surgical services, cardiac surgery, organ transplantation surgery, acute rehabilitation services, home health care, hospice care, and other services. Other major responsibilities of the position include: conducting literature reviews, analyzing health care utilization trends, developing surveys, designing protocols for data analysis, performing cost analyses, preparing written and graphic interpretations of analytical findings, and providing technical support for existing survey projects.

The position requires: strong quantitative data analysis skills, including knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics and regression modeling; experience conducting statistical, and economic analyses using statistical applications software (SAS, STATA or SQL); experience analyzing health facilities and services data; an understanding of the market for health care services and of health care financing and payment practices; the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, especially with regard to analytical study design and the interpretation of analytical findings; and experience presenting statistical information.

A Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience analyzing and evaluating utilization of health care facilities and services or three years of experience forecasting demand for non-health care services and demonstration that your experience with forecasting is applicable to health care services.  A Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, or a closely related field, may be substituted for two years of the required experience.  A Ph.D. is preferred. Experience working with statistical applications software and excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Experience with SAS software is preferred.  Experience conducting research and producing written reports describing research findings based on analysis of large health care databases is required.

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 highly recommended, 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

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

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.