HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST III 0729
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in
this class is responsible for supervising technical analysts in the preparation
of analytical studies of the programs and operations of the Department of
Health Services. The incumbent supervises the evaluation of program
productivity, and the development of new procedures for more effective programs
and operations. The incumbent is expected to use considerable independent
judgment and initiative in evaluating programs and operations. Work is reviewed
by an administrative supervisor through periodic conferences and reports. Does
related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Supervises the collection and analysis of data relative
to the performance of programs and operations;
Supervises the process to identify
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;
Supervises the development of
standards and criteria for evaluating program productivity and policy
alternatives in terms of the fiscal and operational implications;
Supervises the performance of
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;
Supervises the collection and
analyses of data on the economic, demographic and sociological characteristics
of the region that have an impact on the development of health policies and
programs;
Supervises and coordinates the
preparation of department grant proposals;
Supervises the drafting of policy,
preparation of program plans and development of new programs;
Supervises the preparation of cost
analyses of alternative management systems, procedures and methods of
operation;
Supervises 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
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and procedures
of health administration; comprehensive knowledge of methods and techniques
employed in conducting research studies; comprehensive knowledge of the
Certificate of Need process; thorough knowledge of statistical concepts;
ability to supervise the work of a technical staff in a manner conducive to
full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain good
working relationships with other public officials; 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 Master's Degree, and two (2)
years of experience in health administration, including policy analysis,
planning management analysis, operations research or program evaluation.
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.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent or contingent permanent
competitive class status as a Health Program Analyst II.
9/22/88
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
RR1/28/03