Job Description

The Equity & Inclusion Division — Race Ethnicity, Language Disability, & Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (REALD & SOGI) Section is hiring a REALD & SOGI Repository and Registry Governance Policy Advisor.

If you are interested in Data Governance Policy related to using disaggregated demographic data to inform health equity policy, research, and programmatic decisions, then we want you to apply now!

The primary purpose of the REALD & SOGI Repository and Registry Governance Policy Advisor position will be leading, managing, and overseeing work on developing REALD&SOGI data collection and governance standards and policies for state-wide implementation, ensuring alignment and compliance with standards and policies across data systems in OHA, ODHS, CCOs, insurers and provider systems. The Policy Advisor will provide recommendations to OHA leadership, Policy makers and health care partner groups on the implementation of REALD&SOGI data standards, the standardized collection, data analysis and interpretation of REALD & SOGI data.

The position will lead enterprise-wide implementation strategies and ensure that the implementation of REALD&SOGI requirements are consistent with legislative intent, and the data are continuously evaluated to determine quality and accessibility for use to inform policy and programmatic decisions to eliminate health inequities and increase parity across OHA and ODHS systems. The Repository Governance Policy Advisor will research and create new REALD&SOGI data request processes consistent with legislative intent, develop guidance documents and training for research and data analysts, program staff who work in OHA, ODHS, CCOs, providers and insurers on how to request and use REALD & SOGI data from the repository or utilize comparable demographic data that is consistent with REALD & SOGI standards.

This position requires someone with advanced degree in healthcare administration, understands data analysis methods strong policy development and analysis experience; systems thinking and integration; strong project management and granular understanding of agency, statewide and federal data systems, standards, structures, and interoperability of data collected by different systems. Must have analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, will have substantial autonomy requiring exceptional skills in leadership, influence, self-direction, poise under pressure, and comfortable navigating complex projects with competing demands and timelines.

The Policy Advisor position requires someone with strong understanding and experience tracking and analyzing national laws and policies governing consent, privacy, the collection and use of personally identifiable information and the development of interoperable systems to protect privacy in the collection and use of personally identifiable information, including conditions for sharing of such information with state and federal entities. The governance policy recommendations and decisions within the purview of this position have national and state-wide systems impacts; are highly visible and potentially controversial to affected health care constituents, and the Governor’s office. The data governance and policy initiatives the position will lead and oversee have complex and interdependent technical, political, fiscal, and administrative, aspects that must be considered and continuously managed. The Policy Advisor will manage the work of the repository data specialist and other analysts working on tasks related to the development and operations of the REALD & SOGI data repository and registry. Improving the collection, access, and use of this demographic data ensures more informed fiscal, programmatic, service policy, and public health planning decisions in service of OHA’s goal of eliminating health inequities by 2030.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A master’s degree in business or Public Administration, Public Health, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or any advanced degree demonstrating the capacity for the commensurate knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical, planning and leadership work.

OR

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience relating to: policy analysis, governance, implementing policies and programs relating to data systems, evaluation of programs, evaluation of data systems, research, monitoring and addressing data and management.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING:

Preferred educational background/certifications:

A Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Human Services, Business Administration, Social Work, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Education, Race and Ethnic Studies, Disability Studies, Gender Studies, Language Studies, or Public Administration, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years of experience coordinating or administering a program or any combination of experience and education such as an advanced degree, equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills required for this position relating to leadership, data governance, equity or disparities analysis, social justice, racial justice, disability justice, anti-racism, dismantling institutional privilege, social determinants of health and equity, community organizing, and policy development.

Requested Skills/Attributes:

The Policy Advisor position requires someone with Knowledge and experience in health equity frameworks around change management and/or coordination impacting various parties across a large enterprise. Experience with stakeholder and partner engagement, doing equity work in a large organizational setting and in different systems. Experience tracking and analyzing national laws and policies governing the interoperability of data and systems, the collection and use of personally identifiable information and the development of policies to protect privacy in the collection and use of personally identifiable information, including conditions for sharing of such information with public and private entities in the state and at the federal level.

The person should have demonstrated project management experience, including an ability to effectively manage multiple project timelines, plans and deliverables. Demonstrated ability to engage and work effectively with Tribes, racially, ethnically, linguistically, disabled, and gender-diverse communities, including existing working relationships with diverse community leaders throughout Oregon. This position works collaboratively in a team setting. Willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to the team’s success, is necessary and preferred. Recognize how current systems and structures limit and obstruct possibilities for equitable outcomes. Contributes to a respectful and productive work environment. Working knowledge of data analysis, Familiarity with statistical software applications and OS platforms: data visualization applications (Tableau, Power BI, R); Windows Desktop and Server, file transfer protocol (FTP and sFTP). Requires rigorous adherence to the highest standards of confidentiality regarding workforce and patients’ information.

Prefer those with the lived experience as a member of communities most impacted by the collection of data in the relevant subject matter area, as well as having experience of working with, building, and maintaining relationships with such communities.

The person in this position is expected to:

• Be grounded in data, data equity and data justice principles.
• Be grounded in disability justice principles.
• Be involved and integrated with the disability communities.
• Develop a deep understanding of current research, data, practices as it relates to this position.
• Develop a deep understanding of identities, cultures, and issues relevant to their assigned subject matter area as it relates to REALD & SOGI data collection and use.
• Know the research and current trends (national, local) as it relates to demographic.
• Data collection and use.
• Be comfortable with reaching out and engaging with communities as well as health providers and insurers.
• Learn, interpret, and maintain knowledge of relevant federal and state administrative rules and regulations.

The person in this position must be able to:

• Prepare and present highly complex technical material and issues to non-specialists. Effectively express ideas orally and in writing; using appropriate, accessible language and visuals; and organizing ideas and marshaling facts in an objective manner.
• Identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations and the environment will affect the outcomes.
• Prepare and present reports on progress towards outcomes.

What’s in it for you?

The Equity & Inclusion division is a team of passionate individuals working to identify and address health inequities. You will receive a comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefits, leave, and wellness package, including:

• Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 hours of vacation per month
• 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued.
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
• Pension and retirement programs
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• A healthy work/life balance, including flexible schedules and hybrid work options for many positions.

Salary Range: $6,901 – $10,161 / monthly

This position is in Portland and may require travel to Salem and around the state and will be a hybrid mix of in office /remote work. Candidates will need flexibility to come into the Portland office at least a few days a week.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

145 total views, 0 today

Apply for this Job