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We are excited in your interest to join DC Health (The District of Columbia Department of Health), a nationally accredited public health department (https://phaboard.org/) Where our Vision is for Washington, D.C. to be the healthiest city in America. We believe that all people – no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location – should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.
DC Health is focused on providing the essential public health services (10 Essential Public Health Services) necessary to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities and remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities through the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (PH Core Competencies.)
Role
Bring your professional career to Washington, D.C., the most dynamic and diverse city in the country. Join us as you are appreciated, developed, and rewarded and play a vital role in DC Health achieving our Strategic Priorities and Values:
Strategic Priorities
Values
Promote a culture of health and wellness
Servant Leadership and Teamwork
Address the social determinants of health
Transparency, Integrity and Accountability
Strengthen public-private partnerships
Strategic Thinking, Creativity and Innovation
Close the chasm between clinical medicine and public health
Health Equity applied to all that we do
Implement data driven and outcome-oriented approaches to program and policy development
Know our brand and be informed ambassadors
We look forward to reviewing your candidacy, be well and good luck!
Job Summary
This position is located in the DC Department of Health (DC Health), Center for Policy, Planning and Evaluation (CPPE), Healthy DC Program (HDC). The purpose of this position is to support implementation of the city-wide community health improvement process, which includes development and monitoring of the DC Community Health Needs Assessment and Improvement Plan, including the Healthy DC 2030 Framework.
The incumbent works to ensure Healthy DC goals, objectives, and strategies align with the DC Health mission and goals, sister city-wide plans, and the national Healthy People 2030 Framework and that the program is informed by scientific best practices, local data, and maximizes the utilization of government resources. The incumbent utilizes the principles and practices of population health science, including an anti-racist health equity lens and a focus on structural and social determinants of health to inform program and policy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
The incumbent will serve as a Program Analyst for the Healthy DC program and work under the general supervision of the Healthy DC Program Manager. The Program Analyst will maintain and create statistical reports of programmatic trends for internal and external stakeholders. The duties will require the program analyst to use various quality improvement tools toprovide continuous quality assurance. The incumbent will also collect, analyze, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative data related to population health via data dashboards, webpages, and other reporting formats for multiple audiences. They will be responsible for gathering and analyzing publicly available data and establishing relationships with data stewards across DC government agencies to access additional data sources. The incumbent regularly collaborates with the Program Manager to support strategic planning and apprise them of changing policies, positions, requirements, and special priority matters. The Program Analyst will partner with community organizations in developing and monitoring the Healthy DC program, which includes supporting the coordination, multi-sector recruitment, and facilitation of Advisory Committees and Boards. In addition, the incumbent will participate in wider community outreach efforts, including development and implementation of community surveys, social media strategies, and other virtual and in-person outreach activities. In summary, the Program Analyst will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (including residents) in the community health improvement process while collecting and analyzing data related to key population health outcome objectives to foster collective action, inform policymaking, and improve population health.
Qualifications And Education
Individuals must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (11) level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, and has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Master’s degree in public health or related field is strongly preferred.
Licenses And Certifications
None required.
Working Conditions / Environment
The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions. Routine work will occur primarily in an office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Agency Wide Consideration:
Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.
Tour of Duty:
Monday – Friday 8:15am – 4:45pm
Area of Consideration:
Open to the Public
Promotion Potential
No Known Promotion Potential
Duration of Appointment:
Career Service – Term Appointment: 13 Month time limited
Pay Plan, Series and Grade:
CS-343-12
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union):
This position is covered in a collective bargaining unit, represented by Local AFGE 2725
Position Designation:
This Position Has Been Designated As Security Sensitive. Pursuant To Section 410 Of Chapter 4 Of The D.C. Personnel Regulations; In Addition To The General Suitability Screening, Individuals Applying For Or Occupying Security Sensitive Positions Are Subject To The Following Checks And Tests
- (a) Criminal background check;
- (b) Traffic record check (as applicable);
- (c) Consumer credit check (as applicable);
- (d) Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and
- (e) Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
Residency Requirement:(if applicable)
If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.
EEO Statement
The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
