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State of Maine · 1 day ago

Oral Health Planning and Research Associate I

Augusta, Maine

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$20.68/hr - $28.88/hr

6+ years exp

The State of Maine's Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Planning and Research Associate I to join their Oral Health Program team. This role involves providing data support, contract development, and oversight, particularly in response to the impact of COVID-19 on oral health in Maine.

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Responsibilities

Perform complex assignments in the collecting, analyzing, and presentation of data for policy development, planning, and regulatory activities

Respond to technical requests for data and information from the Bureau of Health, Maine CDC, other state agencies, and the federal government by identifying and compiling relevant data for specific areas in need of oral health care services

Produce core reports and coordinate specific data analyses by applying knowledge of statistical methods in order to promote effective planning while maintaining ongoing data collection projects necessary for programmatic and policy development needs

Provide technical assistance to communities, oral health care providers, and oral health care facilities

Establish and maintain supportive working relationships with other agencies within the Department, other departments, external partners, and stakeholders

Design, coordinate, and produce graphic displays in order to provide quantitative information for use in planning, policy development, and management of programs while ensuring adherence to federal requirements

Work with Program Manager on budgetary needs, federal grant funding opportunities, and contract management

Qualification

Data collectionData analysisStatistical methodsPublic health researchProgram planningTechnical assistanceGraphic designBudget managementCollaboration

Required

A six (6) year combination of education, training, and/or experience providing a knowledge of the principles of research and planning

Preferred

Experience supporting public health research, evaluation, or program planning, including data collection, analysis, and translating findings into actionable recommendations

Ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously, manage timelines, and work effectively with data systems, analytic tools, and standard office software

Ability to build and sustain working collaborative relationships with diverse partners and stakeholders, such as oral health providers, healthcare professionals, community organizations, and other state and government agencies to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of oral health programs