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

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

11d•$8,571 - $12,651•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, this position 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. Must exercise considerable originality to adapt and expand existing techniques to develop solutions to important questions. Maintains extensive personal contacts both within and outside the agency. Assists Department Staff in the use of APORS data and research findings in planning and program development. Serves as Perinatal Data Manager.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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