HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST II 0728
Under general supervision, an employee in this class is
responsible for conducting analytical studies of the programs and operations of
the Department of Health Services. The incumbent supervises and 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 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
Collects and analyzes data relative to the performance of
programs and operations;
Identifies legal, programmatic and
management objectives;
Supervises and participates in the
preparation of Certificate of Need applications to the New York State
Department of Health on departmental projects;
Develops standards and criteria for
evaluating program productivity and policy alternatives in terms of the fiscal
and operational implications;
Performs 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;
Collects and analyzes data on the
economic, demographic and sociological characteristics of the region which have
an impact on the development of health policies and programs;
Supervises and coordinates the
preparation of department grant proposals;
Drafts policy, prepares program
plans and develops new programs;
Prepares costs analyses of
alternative management systems, procedures and methods of operation;
Reviews 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
Thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures of
health administration; thorough knowledge of the Certificate of Need process;
thorough knowledge of statistical concepts and methods; thorough knowledge of
research methods; ability to supervise the work of employees in a manner
conducive to full performance and high morale; 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 a college with federally-authorized
accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and four
(4) years of experience in health administration, including policy analysis,
planning, management analysis, operations research or program evaluation.
NOTE: Additional graduate education in Health Administration or
a related field from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration
by NY State will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent status as a Health Program
Analyst I or as a Program Examiner in the Suffolk County Department of Health
Services.
R 10/20/11
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive