Purpose of Position:
This class of position encompasses managerial responsibilities of various degrees of complexity and difficulty with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgment in health care program planning, analysis and implementation.
Plans, designs, analyzes and evaluates total programs and systems relating to the delivery of health care services; Implements these activities through consultation, liaison and analytical functions. May supervise and coordinate work of subordinate staff.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
Under general supervision with wide latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, performs some of the following functions:
1. Develops plans and approaches and identifies key elements of study of health care planning.
2. Designs related studies such as, but not limited to:
a. Feasibility of health care delivery systems and resources analysis;
b. Content and standards for professional components of projects;
c. Affiliation relationships;
d. Socioeconomic and demographic data;
e. Public policy and legal restraints.
3. Participates in the development of criteria for research studies and develops validity and reliability measures. Makes recommendations for further research.
4. Represents the cost center and maintains liaison with key health facilities personnel, community representatives, governmental and health care agencies for the purpose of achieving optimum effectiveness of the planning process.
5. Serves as resource to other cost groups (i.e. Finance, Operation and Medical and Professional Affairs) for interrelated problems concerning ambulatory care and community health.
6. Develops strategies and alternative approaches for improvement of specified health care programs and assists the Director in assessing existing resources and determining priorities.
7. Designs evaluation procedures by which cost effectiveness and program efficiency can be determined. Directs evaluation audits.
8. Supervises subordinate personnel, assigns work, evaluates performance, guides and furnishes direction.
9. Provides technical/professional assistance to operational facilities by: development of training materials and/or sessions; and the preparation of policy statements, interpretive bulletins, implementing procedures and through consultations.
