Evaluator- (Research And Planning Administrator) - 61042863

Job Responsibilities

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Collaborates in the development, implementation and management of comprehensive evaluation planning and performance measurement throughout the Cancer Programs by assessing and monitoring implementation, process, outcomes, reach, impact, scalability and sustainability of program activities and partnerships.

Assists with the development, collection and maintenance of evaluation data, tools and systems to include creating qualitative and quantitative data sets and tracking methods, managing collection and cleaning efforts, data mining, performing appropriate data analysis (developing and running data queries and syntax using statistical software such as SPSS, Excel, SAS, etc.). Maintains Cancer Programs Internal Dashboard.

Provide statistical analysis of large and complex datasets and ensure accuracy in analysis, build models that capture current program and relevant cancer trends; create visual components to assist in the communication of Cancer Programs outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.

Keep current on cancer data, research, and evaluation methods to improve knowledge and understanding of advanced evaluation and quality improvement methods and cancer trends to include participating in seminars, conferences, trainings, committees and workgroups.

Disseminate evaluation findings through a variety of outlets including conferences, meetings.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and professional experience as a planner, researcher or statistician. A master's degree in statistics or a related discipline may be substituted for the required work experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements:

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Preferred Qualifications

A master's or doctoral degree in statistics, epidemiology, social science, health promotion, health services administration, business administration, education, social work, evaluation or a related discipline and at least two (2) years of program monitoring and evaluation work.

Some experience with quality improvement desired.

Additional Comments

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for temporary grant positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Primary Member, Spouse, and Children (must average at least 30 hours a week to be eligible)

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

• REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Cancer Programs/Bureau of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention. The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.