Evaluation and Epidemiology Lead (31746)
About The Position
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division. The BHDD implements and improves the statewide system of prevention, treatment, care and rehabilitation for Montanans with mental disorders or addictions to drugs or alcohol. The Program Evaluator Lead monitors programmatic goals and objectives to assess the effectiveness of division programs and initiatives to support the statewide system of prevention, treatment, care and rehabilitation for Montanans with mental disorders or addictions to drugs or alcohol. This position is responsible for program evaluation support for the BHDD.
Requirements
- Skill in programming in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) or other statistical software.
- Ability to manipulate and analyze large, complex data sets.
- Skill in descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.
- Ability to identify relationships and trends in data as well as factors that could affect the results of research.
- Meet minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in health science, health education, behavioral or social science, or a closely related degree.
- Three years of job-related experience in program evaluation or related health or education programming.
- Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing programmatic, service-related, and surveillance system data
- Designing, coordinating, and managing special evaluation procedures where there is no other existing data available
- Developing and conducting various trainings related to program evaluation and quality improvement issues
- Designing and conducting program evaluations
- Functions as a lead worker providing program evaluation and epidemiology direction and training to staff
Benefits
- The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
