DEFINITION:
Under the direction of a supervisory official in the Department of Health, organizes and directs health research activities of a complex and technical nature using sophisticated research and statistical techniques; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Responsible for the design of health data projects of a broad scope; assigns and coordinates program staff to develop, conduct, and evaluate data system studies, and revise and update existing systems.
Supervises the development of a health data information system for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data in such areas as health manpower, medically underserved areas, health facility utilization, patient health care services, and health status.
Collaborates with other organizations in conducting health economic analyses, surveys, and research projects.
Analyzes, forecasts, and reports on the impact that actual or proposed federal and state programs and/or activities directly related to the health delivery system may have on New Jersey's economy; determines micro segments that may be affected and formulates research designs to be followed by subordinate Health Data Specialists.
Approves the use of various computer programs or software.
Develops new methods to organize health data research and collection activities, as well as appropriate criteria and measures to analyze and interpret such data in support of health facility and health service project evaluations.
Develops Health Status Indicators utilizing such information as public health statistics and health service utilization data; determines probable success and/or utility of data evaluation procedures.
Evaluates the content and results of published health data research and analysis; determines applicability of methodology and conclusions to State Health Planning Agency needs and prepares recommendations for use in support of agency work program data system tasks.
Collaborates with other units and programs in the department, professional standards review organizations, health care providers, and all health systems agencies in the application and use of analytical research tools and methodologies for analysis of health data, forecasts and projects, health status, and health care needs.
Works with the data processing unit in the development of systems and procedures for the tabulation of data and checks reliability of results.
Provides advice and instruction to subordinate Health Data Specialists concerning research methods, statistical techniques and their application to the interpretation and evaluation of vital statistics, public health statistics, and other health system information.
Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
Supervises the analysis and preparation of statistical reports of local, state, regional, and national health data, including economic information for the development of the State Health Plan and related department programs.
Reviews reports prepared by subordinate Health Data Specialists for soundness of research methods, database construction, data display and presentation formats, and the resulting conclusions and recommendations.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE:Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Eight (8) years of comprehensive technical research and statisical analysis professional experience in epidemiology, public health, economics, public health administration, or related field which invovles the use, operation, and/or management of database systems; and twelve (12) semester hour credits in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Economics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, Operations Research, and/or Market Research.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twelve (12) semester hour credits in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Economics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, Operations Research, and/or Market Research; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree in one of the above disciplines; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE: \"Professional experience\" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of modern research and statistical principles and procedures.
Knowledge of data collection methods, sampling techniques, statistical significance, and uses of frequency distribution, the various measures of central tendency, variance, time series analysis, the construction of index numbers, health status indicators, probability, and correlation.
Knowledge of the methods used in establishing samples, devising comprehensive surveys and research projects, conducting pilot tests, pretesting, and statistical analyses involving the application of statistical measures.
Knowledge of cost-benefit analysis techniques.
Knowledge of the problems involved in health planning, conducting research projects, and locating and collecting primary and secondary data.
Knowledge of computer database and spreadsheet software.
Knowledge of computer operations and the problems encountered in the organization of a health data collection and retrieval system.
Knowledge of the uses, operation, and management of database systems.
Knowledge of the methods of presenting statistical information in graphic, tabular, and other forms.
Ability to conduct health evaluation studies to identify program needs not being met and to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs.
Ability to interpret economic facts, statistical and health trends, and forecast their impact as related to department programs and the needs or use of the health delivery system.
Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other personnel in the department, federal agencies, health facilities, and community and professional organizations.
Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.
Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative statistical and research reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
JobUnder the direction of a supervisory official in the Department of Health, organizes and directs health research activities of a complex and technical nature using sophisticated research and statistical techniques; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nApplicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.Eight (8) years of comprehensive technical research and statisical analysis professional experience in epidemiology, public health, economics, public health administration, or related field which invovles the use, operation, and/or management of database systems; and twelve (12) semester hour credits in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Economics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, Operations Research, and/or Market Research.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twelve (12) semester hour credits in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Economics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, Operations Research, and/or Market Research; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree in one of the above disciplines; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
\n\n\"Professional experience\" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Responsible for the design of health data projects of a broad scope; assigns and coordinates program staff to develop, conduct, and evaluate data system studies, and revise and update existing systems.
Supervises the development of a health data information system for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data in such areas as health manpower, medically underserved areas, health facility utilization, patient health care services, and health status.
Collaborates with other organizations in conducting health economic analyses, surveys, and research projects.
Analyzes, forecasts, and reports on the impact that actual or proposed federal and state programs and/or activities directly related to the health delivery system may have on New Jersey's economy; determines micro segments that may be affected and formulates research designs to be followed by subordinate Health Data Specialists.
Approves the use of various computer programs or software.
Develops new methods to organize health data research and collection activities, as well as appropriate criteria and measures to analyze and interpret such data in support of health facility and health service project evaluations.
Develops Health Status Indicators utilizing such information as public health statistics and health service utilization data; determines probable success and/or utility of data evaluation procedures.
Evaluates the content and results of published health data research and analysis; determines applicability of methodology and conclusions to State Health Planning Agency needs and prepares recommendations for use in support of agency work program data system tasks.
Collaborates with other units and programs in the department, professional standards review organizations, health care providers, and all health systems agencies in the application and use of analytical research tools and methodologies for analysis of health data, forecasts and projects, health status, and health care needs.
Works with the data processing unit in the development of systems and procedures for the tabulation of data and checks reliability of results.
Provides advice and instruction to subordinate Health Data Specialists concerning research methods, statistical techniques and their application to the interpretation and evaluation of vital statistics, public health statistics, and other health system information.
Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
Supervises the analysis and preparation of statistical reports of local, state, regional, and national health data, including economic information for the development of the State Health Plan and related department programs.
Reviews reports prepared by subordinate Health Data Specialists for soundness of research methods, database construction, data display and presentation formats, and the resulting conclusions and recommendations.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of modern research and statistical principles and procedures.
Knowledge of data collection methods, sampling techniques, statistical significance, and uses of frequency distribution, the various measures of central tendency, variance, time series analysis, the construction of index numbers, health status indicators, probability, and correlation.
Knowledge of the methods used in establishing samples, devising comprehensive surveys and research projects, conducting pilot tests, pretesting, and statistical analyses involving the application of statistical measures.
Knowledge of cost-benefit analysis techniques.
Knowledge of the problems involved in health planning, conducting research projects, and locating and collecting primary and secondary data.
Knowledge of computer database and spreadsheet software.
Knowledge of computer operations and the problems encountered in the organization of a health data collection and retrieval system.
Knowledge of the uses, operation, and management of database systems.
Knowledge of the methods of presenting statistical information in graphic, tabular, and other forms.
Ability to conduct health evaluation studies to identify program needs not being met and to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs.
Ability to interpret economic facts, statistical and health trends, and forecast their impact as related to department programs and the needs or use of the health delivery system.
Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other personnel in the department, federal agencies, health facilities, and community and professional organizations.
Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.
Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative statistical and research reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
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Supervises the development of a health data information system for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data in such areas as health manpower, medically underserved areas, health facility utilization, patient health care services, and health status. Collaborates with other organizations in conducting health economic analyses, surveys, and research projects. Analyzes, forecasts, and reports on the impact that actual or proposed federal and state programs and/or activities directly related to the health delivery system may have on New Jersey's economy; determines micro segments that may be affected and formulates research designs to be followed by subordinate Health Data Specialists. Approves the use of various computer programs or software. Develops new methods to organize health data research and collection activities, as well as appropriate criteria and measures to analyze and interpret such data in support of health facility and health service project evaluations. Develops Health Status Indicators utilizing such information as public health statistics and health service utilization data; determines probable success and/or utility of data evaluation procedures. Evaluates the content and results of published health data research and analysis; determines applicability of methodology and conclusions to State Health Planning Agency needs and prepares recommendations for use in support of agency work program data system tasks. Collaborates with other units and programs in the department, professional standards review organizations, health care providers, and all health systems agencies in the application and use of analytical research tools and methodologies for analysis of health data, forecasts and projects, health status, and health care needs. Works with the data processing unit in the development of systems and procedures for the tabulation of data and checks reliability of results. Provides advice and instruction to subordinate Health Data Specialists concerning research methods, statistical techniques and their application to the interpretation and evaluation of vital statistics, public health statistics, and other health system information. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Supervises the analysis and preparation of statistical reports of local, state, regional, and national health data, including economic information for the development of the State Health Plan and related department programs. Reviews reports prepared by subordinate Health Data Specialists for soundness of research methods, database construction, data display and presentation formats, and the resulting conclusions and recommendations. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Eight (8) years of comprehensive technical research and statisical analysis professional experience in epidemiology, public health, economics, public health administration, or related field which invovles the use, operation, and/or management of database systems; and twelve (12) semester hour credits in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Economics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, Operations Research, and/or Market Research. 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LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of modern research and statistical principles and procedures. Knowledge of data collection methods, sampling techniques, statistical significance, and uses of frequency distribution, the various measures of central tendency, variance, time series analysis, the construction of index numbers, health status indicators, probability, and correlation. Knowledge of the methods used in establishing samples, devising comprehensive surveys and research projects, conducting pilot tests, pretesting, and statistical analyses involving the application of statistical measures. Knowledge of cost-benefit analysis techniques. Knowledge of the problems involved in health planning, conducting research projects, and locating and collecting primary and secondary data. Knowledge of computer database and spreadsheet software. Knowledge of computer operations and the problems encountered in the organization of a health data collection and retrieval system. Knowledge of the uses, operation, and management of database systems. Knowledge of the methods of presenting statistical information in graphic, tabular, and other forms. Ability to conduct health evaluation studies to identify program needs not being met and to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs. Ability to interpret economic facts, statistical and health trends, and forecast their impact as related to department programs and the needs or use of the health delivery system. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other personnel in the department, federal agencies, health facilities, and community and professional organizations. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative statistical and research reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 00374 S C NL 27 N/A R27 - This job specification is for state government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. 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