ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH SERVICES 9584

(PROGRAM EVALUATION)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class is responsible for determining and implementing the most appropriate methods and techniques of health planning and evaluation. The work includes assisting in evaluating financial support of major health providers and emergency medical services. The incumbent exercises a considerable amount of independent judgment and initiative. Supervision is received from the Deputy Commissioner of Health Services through conferences and written reports and is exercised over an administrative staff of subordinate personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists the Commissioner of Health Services by assuming responsibility for developing and conducting evaluations of the programs of the department;

Participates in planning, implementing and maintaining an improved management information reporting system;

Prepares analytical reports for local, State and Federal governments;

Plans and develops legislative and program research relevant to departmental plans and projects;

Participates in comprehensive health and mental health planning;

May assist in the daily administration of the Health Services Department.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principal methods and techniques of health program planning and evaluation; comprehensive knowledge of the methods and procedures of preparing complex statistical analyses and reports; thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of program analysis and research studies as applied to health systems; good knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of public administration; good knowledge of the trends, developments and current literature in the field of health planning and evaluation; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to efficiently collect data necessary to complete program evaluations; ability to analyze facts and to exercise good judgment in arriving at conclusions; 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 New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, and eight (8) years of administrative (policy-making) experience in the planning and evaluation of health programs.

NOTE: Additional relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

R4/1/82

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03