DoN Health System & Compliance Analyst

Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks an experienced Analyst for the Determination of Need program to review and analyze DoN applications. You will develop criteria to evaluate proposals, assess regulatory compliance, and prepare analytical briefings for leadership detailing public health impact and cost containment goals.

You will collaborate with staff across the department and with external partners to align investment decisions with population health priorities and to

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating DoN applications or healthcare program administration.
• Ability to prepare analytical briefings and presentations.
• Capability to analyze data and make recommendations.
• Experience coordinating cross-departmental work.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of DoN regulations and reviews.
• Develop criteria to evaluate DoN applications.
• Plan and implement methods to determine compliance.
• Prepare reports and briefings for DPH leadership.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Oral communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Bureau of Health Care Safety & Quality is seeking an experienced individual to join a rewarding and fast paced team of Analysts supporting administration of and compliance with the Determination of Need (DoN) program through review and analysis of DoN applications. The Analyst will develop criteria to evaluate DoN applications and implement methods to determine compliance with existing regulations. The Analyst prepares analytical briefings for the DPH Commissioner and the Public Health Council detailing how proposed projects meet applicable DoN regulatory requirements, improve public health outcomes, and advance the Commonwealth’s health care cost containment goals.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Support administration of DoN regulations and program, including participation within the regulatory review process, development of criteria and standards used to evaluate DoN applications, monitor compliance, and incentivize competition with a public health focus.
• Develop and implement criteria and standards to be used in evaluation of DoN applications from health systems throughout Massachusetts.
• Plan, design and implement methods for determining compliance with Department of Public Health regulations.
• Prepare analytical reports and briefings for DPH Commissioner as well as presentations for the Public Health Council.
• Work with colleagues across the Department and other regulatory partners to understand how proposed DoN projects advance shared goals to coordinate investments in population health across the Commonwealth's communities.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health including terminology
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives
• Knowledge of the social, economic, technological, and ecological factors, trends, and problems involved in human services planning
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions, and to make appropriate recommendations
• Ability to gather information by questioning individuals and examining records and documents
• Capacity to prepare general and statistical reports
• Ability to prepare and use charts, graphs, and tables
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression
• Capacity to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Massachusetts healthcare system and public policy, including factors affecting healthcare access, affordability, and service delivery.
• Experience evaluating healthcare service proposals, utilization trends, or community health needs to inform planning and recommendations.
• Adept at delivering presentations and responding to complex or sensitive questions with poise and professionalism in public meetings or other formal settings.
• Experience facilitating discussions among internal and external stakeholders with differing perspectives and helping resolve concerns.
• Experience managing multiple projects with competing deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.

About the Department of Public Health:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.

We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

More information can be found at: MA Department of Public Health

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. 4

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or paraprofessional experience in social work, social casework, health care administration, public health program administration, hospital administration, or in program administration or program management, and (B) or which at least two years must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in social work, health care administration, hospital administration, public health or health services administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Graduate degree with a major in social work, health care administration, hospital administration, public health or health services administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience.

Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

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An Equal Opportunity / Aff… Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.