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

About the role

The position involves developing, designing, and conducting analytical studies of agency-wide scientific research projects in the field of perinatal health concerning birth defects and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. The role also entails serving as the perinatal data manager, preparing reports, studies, and scientific publications.

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.
• 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. Prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of health or human services is preferred. Bachelor’s degree with courses in public health, epidemiology, health information management, nursing, or medical science is preferred. Three (3) years of administrative experience in a health outcomes registry is preferred. One (1) year experience in the use of the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding system is preferred. Three (3) years of experience exercising initiative and resourcefulness in the development and completion of complex work projects is preferred. One (1) year working experience in Microsoft Software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access is preferred.

Qualifications

Must exercise considerable originality to adapt and expand existing techniques to develop solutions to important questions. Must maintain extensive personal contacts both within and outside the agency. Must assist Department Staff in the use of APORS data and research findings in planning and program development. Must serve as Perinatal Data Manager.

Skills

Knowledge of scientific approaches, data analysis, and public health principles. Experience in managing large datasets and conducting research projects. Proficiency in Microsoft software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Ability to communicate effectively and present findings in a professional manner.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas. 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. 13-14 paid holidays per year. 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.

Pay

Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571/month; Full Range $8,571-$12,651 /month

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• 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
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Position Overview

Under general direction, 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college. Prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of health or human services is preferred. Bachelor’s degree with courses in public health, epidemiology, health information management, nursing, or medical science is preferred. Three (3) years of administrative experience in a health outcomes registry is preferred. One (1) year experience in the use of the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding system is preferred. Three (3) years of experience exercising initiative and resourcefulness in the development and completion of complex work projects is preferred. One (1) year working experience in Microsoft Software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access is preferred.