Program Analyst/Assistant Project Manager (Mcah) (Abp)

If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).  The applicant will need to have the qualifying exemption.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Division of Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health is seeking a Program Analyst/Assistant Program Manager to join our Abundant Birth Project (ABP) CA Expansion. The CA ABP is a pilot program that will provide pregnant people with a monthly income supplement during their pregnancy and post-natal periods. Led by Expecting Justice, this program recognizes that racism has shut far too many parents out of the resources they need for healthy births. Providing cash during pregnancy is an expedient and humanizing way to support mamas during this critical period of life. If you want to be a part of this pioneering, anti-racist program, please consider joining our team! To learn more about ABP, visit https://www.expectingjustice.org/about-abp/.

The Program Analyst will work closely with the Program Manager to coordinate and manager staff, plan, implement, administer, and evaluate various programs and services.

This is a full-time benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

The pay rate for this position is $43.98 per hour. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Specific activities include, but are not limited to: 

• Planning, Development, and Implementation – create and maintain state, local, and departmental submissions (new projects, addenda, and waivers), renewals, adverse reaction incidents, and progress reports; develop/select appropriate data sharing agreements between institutions; enforce HIPAA in data sharing, storage, and security
• Data Management – export and abstract data; develop and monitor data collection protocol; clean and store data per quality assurance guidelines
• Data analysis – conduct basic, preliminary quantitative analyses (chi-square, t-test); assist with qualitative analyses (document review, interviews, non-participatory observation) manually or with software aid; develop data analysis quality assurance practices.
• Research and evaluation – create preliminary logic model or theory of change; develop/select culturally competent methods and measures; form data analysis plan; assess data feasibility; conduct power analysis to establish sample size; construct measures; draft literature reviews, where needed
• Verbal and Written Communication and Reporting – Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with fellow staff. Participate in team building efforts to promote positive interpersonal relationships with team members
• Maintain internal and external documentation, data dashboards and illustrations; conduct oral presentations for varied audience levels (lay persons, program staff, medical staff, academic readers)
• Professional writing – prepare conference abstracts, journal articles, conference posters, briefings, website content, and instructional materials as requested 
• Collaboration – participate in (and occasionally lead) inter-unit and intra-departmental meetings to collaborate on initiatives, studies, evaluations, project
• Participate in team building efforts to promote positive interpersonal relationships with team members
• Attend relevant training as necessary to expand professionally and increase knowledge in maternal and infant health to successfully perform in the role
• May complete special projects specific to the function of the department
• Other duties as assigned. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience 

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in either public health administration, epidemiology, public health statistics, public health microbiology or communicable disease control.
• Four years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in either public health administration, epidemiology, public health statistics, public health microbiology or communicable disease control may be substituted for one year of the required experience

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. 
• Successful clearance of LA County Live Scan required. 

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Interpersonal skills to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to interact with diverse communities and constituents of diverse backgrounds
• Strong analytical skills and ability to frame complex issues and problems.
• Ability to prioritize, establish timelines, and perform effectively under multiple deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand             Frequently

Walk             Frequently

Sit                     Frequently

Handling / Fingering            Occasionally

Reach Outward             Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder         Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry         Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs.

Push/Pull         Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs.

See                 Constantly

Taste/ Smell         Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions

Occasionally      (0 - 2 hrs./day)

Frequently    (2 - 5 hrs./day)

Constantly    (5+ hrs./day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.  

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages people of color, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)