GRADE
MHCC 0006
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH Maryland Health Care Commission
Center for Quality Measurement and Reporting
4160 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore MD 21215
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Health Care Commission an independent State agency responsible for planning for health system needs and promoting informed decision-making by providing timely and accurate information on availability cost and quality of health care services is seeking a MHCC Center Director to provide leadership and direction to the Center for Quality Measurement and Reporting (CQMR) and oversee the Commissions health care quality measurement and reporting and value-based care position will apply clinical knowledge experience and understanding to MHCCs existing and emerging quality measurement reporting and value-based care activities to strengthen Marylands quality reporting infrastructure and inform health policy regulatory decisions and program standards across the State.
This position oversees MHCC efforts to collect and report timely measurement data that supports statewide healthcare provider performance monitoring and quality improvement programs. This position also oversees the development implementation and evaluation of activities related to value-based care including activities and initiatives that measure health care quality and inform the shift in payment from volume to value. This position will be responsible for driving MHCC forward in areas of quality measurement. The position will help articulate a path forward for quality measurement that can benefit Marylanders and the State. They will consider ways to use MHCCs quality reporting and measurement authority to improve MHCCs oversight of the State Data Utility health facilities planning and will identify new opportunities to incentivize high quality care. They will also be responsible for accomplishing the action items in MHCCs strategic vision and plans each year related to quality measurement reporting and value-based care.
CQMR is currently comprised of three divisions supporting quality measurement and reporting. This position will lead these divisions and direct technical staff providing guidance within the Center and across the Commission and Maryland Department of Health. The Commission is mandated to develop and maintain a system to evaluate the quality of care and performance of Maryland healthcare providers including hospitals long term care facilities health plans and outpatient surgery providers. Quality and performance information are publicly reported through a consumer-facing website to support statewide efforts to monitor and improve the quality of health care services and inform healthcare decision making among Maryland residents and policy makers. The Center Director will advise on ways to integrate MHCC quality measurement and reporting activities into the Departments quality measurement and reporting infrastructure and how to strengthen enhance and add value to existing and new activities across the State. The individual in this position is expected to work collaboratively across the Commission thinking about quality measurement in new ways and breaking down barriers between Centers and government units.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must possess a Masters degree in Health Care and five to ten years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare quality and performance improvement along with demonstrated leadership skills.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred candidates should possess substantial expertise in quality measurement data analysis and interpretation and leading policy change within a complex organization especially state local or federal government. Additionally preferred candidates should possess previous experience in direct clinical patient care.
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to the application.
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be application forms will not be accepted.
Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
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