Perinatal Data Manager (Public Service Administrator, Opt. 6)

PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Location: Springfield, IL, 62702 We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome. Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under the My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application. Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials . Position Overview Under general direction, develops, designs, and conducts technical planning and analytical studies of agency wide scientific research projects in the field of perinatal health concerning birth defects and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. Using scientific approaches, performs and coordinates investigations and specialized surveillance activities statewide using data from the Illinois Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Reporting System (APORS) and other available databases from other institutions or agencies. Designs management systems and organizational structures; implements new systems and structures; develops and implements public policy and linkages of department programs; evaluates operations of the program. Formulates and guides the technical aspects of perinatal program studies of major importance to agency programs and operations. Benefits Statement Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position) Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans. Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan Optional pre‑tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment) 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro‑rated dependent on start date) 13‑14 paid holidays per year 12 weeks of paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources Essential Functions Develops, designs, implements, and independently conducts analytical studies of agency-wide scientific research projects using the Illinois Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Reporting System database. Serves as the perinatal data manager preparing reports, studies, and scientific publications. Responsible for project reports being presented in a comprehensive, professional, scientific form that can be understood by agency management. Determines priorities and completion dates for perinatal health projects. Represents the agency at executive meetings to report on the status and development of specific perinatal projects or to provide advice on any developmental problems that may require executive action. Monitors study project development phases and researches policy questions that may arise during a project’s development. Evaluates findings and recommends revisions to improve existing operations or administrative procedures and agency programs. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college. Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of health or human services. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with courses in public health, epidemiology, health information management, nursing, or medical science. Three (3) years of administrative experience in a health outcomes registry. One (1) year experience in the use of the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding system. Three (3) years of experience exercising initiative and resourcefulness in the development and completion of complex work projects. One (1) year working experience in Microsoft Software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. About The Agency The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Headquarter Location: 535 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 Work County: Sangamon Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Nearest Major Market: Springfield #J-18808-Ljbffr