Policy Specialist

4 weeks ago

Boston, United States Department of Public Health Full time

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality is seeking a qualified **Policy Specialist** dedicated to public health, quality of care and safety to support the Bureau’s Offices and Divisions by planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring the implementation of key initiatives and mandates. **Please note**: this is a contract role.

The Policy Specialist will analyze the impact of statutes, regulations, policies, and standards. You will manage, organize, maintain, and update existing policies and procedures and evaluate their effectiveness on a continuous basis. Additionally, you will assess the need to develop new regulations or to revise existing regulations, assess the probable impacts (both programmatic and fiscal) of regulatory change, and develop an implementation strategy to ensure compliance with regulations and statutes.

**_ Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_**
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of initiatives and mandates for the Bureau’s Divisions and Programs including coordination of policy review and development of written policy briefs.
- Coordinate legislative tasks including the tracking of mandated legislative reports; the development of mandated legislative reports in a timely manner to allow for review and submission based on statutory deadlines; monitoring of legislative hearings and tracking of legislation; and development of written comments on pending legislation.
- Support the development of Bureau-wide policies and procedures, goals, and objectives. Provide operations, external relations and policy support for Bureau programs and initiatives.
- Oversee Bureau related boards and commissions. Ensure proper bureau representation and compliance with regulatory requirements including open meeting law requirements.
- Oversee the Bureau’s Public Records group responsible for timely and accurate processing of public record requests.

**_Preferred Qualifications:_**
- Working knowledge of health care practice and health care policy, public health administration and Medical care systems and organization
- Understanding of Massachusetts regulatory and legislative process, and state and federal regulations governing health care facilities.
- Capacity to work under specified deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to clearly, concisely, logically, accurately, and persuasively in written, verbal, and visual formats in internal, external and public settings.
- Ability to research information affecting a broad range of substantive topics.

**_ Contract Period of Service_**
- This is a contract role for 6 months.

**_ Additional Contract Information:_**
- Benefits are unavailable with the exception of sick leave accruals.
- All employees will be paid on a biweekly basis and must have direct deposit.

**_ DPH Mission Statement:_**

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. According to comparative analyses, Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states, but we still face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious diseases, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

**Pre-Hire Process**:
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

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: None.

**Comprehensive Benefits**

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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**An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.**

**Official Title**: Program Coordinators

**Primary Location**: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-250 Washington Street

**Job**: Administrative Services

**Agency**: Department of Public Health

**Schedule**: Full-time

**Shift**: Day

**Job Posting**: May 20, 2024, 1:10:57 PM

**Number of Openings**: 1

**Salary**: 52.45 - 61.88 Hourly

**Bargaining Unit**: Non

**Confidential**: No

**Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule**: Yes

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