Program Manager I

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE
MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

PROGRAM MANAGER I

(Special Appointment)

LOCATION:
Maryland Health Care Commission
4160 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215

 

NATURE OF WORK:  The Maryland Health Care Commission, an independent State agency responsible for planning for health system needs and promoting informed decision-making by providing timely and accurate information on availability, cost, and quality of health care services to policymakers, purchasers, providers, and the public, is seeking a Program Manager in its Center for Health Information Technology. 

Responsibilities of this position include policy research and development, data analysis, and technical  report writing, in support of the Commission?s health information technology initiatives.  The position will serve as staff to advisory bodies and workgroups engaged by the Center in its effort to advance the use of electronic health information exchange in Maryland, and will monitor and provide assistance to local and regional efforts to expand the use of health information technology in Maryland. 

The position requires strong skills in quantitative analysis, writing, and oral presentation, as well as the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Understanding of privacy and security requirements in electronic heath information exchange, Electronic Data Interchange, and HIPAA requirements is desired.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor?s degree and three years experience evaluating, analyzing, researching, and developing policies and programs related to Health Information Technology, Electronic Data Interchange, and HIPAA.  A Master?s degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Policy, or closely related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.  A Ph.D. in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of required experience.

 

SALARY: $47,709 to $76,598 (Grade 19) with full State benefits.

 

HOW TO APPLY: For fullest consideration, submit resume by no later than July 31st, 2006

Mr. Mark Townend
Chief of Recruitment, Office of Human Resources
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
201 West Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

PIN # 084785