HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST I 0727

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class assists in the analysis of the programs and operations of the Department of Health Services. The incumbent participates in the evaluation of program productivity, and in the development of new procedures for more effective programs and operations. The incumbent is expected to exercise some independent judgment and initiative in carrying out assignments. Work is reviewed by a professional or administrative supervisor through reports and conferences. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in the collection and analysis of data relative to the performance of programs and operations;

Prepares Certificate of Need applications to the New York State Department of Health on departmental projects;

Assists in the identification of legal, programmatic and management objectives;

Assists in the development of standards and criteria for evaluating program productivity and policy alternatives in terms of the fiscal and operational implications;

Participates in studies of health program operations for the purpose of determining needed modifications and improvements in organizational structure, program design, administrative procedures and implementation of changes;

Assists in the collection and analysis of data on the economic, demographic and sociological characteristics of the region which have an impact on the development of health policies and programs;

Assists in the preparation of department grant proposals;

Assists in drafting policy, preparing program plans and the development of new programs;

Assists in the preparation of cost analyses of alternative management systems, procedures and methods of operation;

Assists in the review of new and proposed federal, state and local legislation to determine the effect on health programs and policies.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the Certificate of Need process; good knowledge of the principles and procedures of health administration; good knowledge of statistical concepts and methods; good knowledge of research methods; ability to analyze and organize data; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and two (2) years of experience in health administration, including policy analysis, planning, management analysis, operations research or program evaluations.

NOTE: Additional graduate education from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State in Health Administration or a related field will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

09/22/88

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR01/28/03