Program Evaluation Consultant

at  Dept of State Health Services

Under the general direction of the Continuing Quality Improvement (CQI) Group Manager performs
highly advanced monitoring, evaluative, and technical assistance of tuberculosis (TB), Hansen’s Disease (HD) and Binational TB Program (BNTB) prevention and control activities across the State of Texas with a focus on quality assurance, performance measures and process improvement strategies. Subject matter expert (SME) on program performance and evaluation issues using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Framework for Program Evaluation as a resource. Serves as an SME on Chapter 89 of the Health and Safety Code (HSC) and Title 25, Chapter 97 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) relating to TB screening and reporting activities in correctional and detention facilities in the State of Texas. Conducts routine, high-level analysis and quality assurance review work of Correctional TB monthly reports and screening plans for Chapter 89- designated correctional and detention facilities. Analyze and assess local and regional TB programs’ progress, within their assigned jurisdiction, towards meeting state and national TB performance measurements in the DSHS Annual Progress Report. Participates in preparing, conducting, and leading formal onsite reviews of 30 local health departments and eight public health regions. Assess and evaluate TB Program performance data, including desktop and cohort review reports. Participate in developing process improvement and training resources to improve data quality. Knowledgeable of all DSHS TB, HD and BNTB program contracts to evaluate program performance effectively.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

List the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to performance in this position:
Knowledge of current principles and practices of process improvement and continuous quality improvement
Knowledge of medical terminology and Texas public health laws, including those regarding notifiable conditions
Knowledge of tuberculosis control and prevention policies and procedures
Knowledge of customer service philosophy, displaying ability to provide customer friendly services to agencies and the public
Skilled in making presentations for small and large audiences
Skill in using computers, Internet, and applicable software to develop a database, develop forms and generate reports (MS Word, Excel and
Outlook)
Skill in data entry, data management and analysis
Skills in organizing and writing reports using business English grammar and a professional/business writing style
Skills in conducting program oversight and evaluation
Skills in developing and maintaining effective working relationships across organizational lines
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently exercising sound judgment
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, co-workers, the public and professional groups.
Ability to understand complex procedures and tasks to include interpreting laboratory results and abstracting from medical records
Ability to maintain confidential material
Ability to abide by Texas Department of State Health Services, Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures
Ability to be resourceful and apply initiative to assigned tasks with limited supervision
Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks
Ability to take initiative in becoming involved with various workgroups
Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and making recommendations
Ability to provide constructive and critical feedback and guidance to programs
Ability to identify problems and formulate solutions by developing/implementing logical, effective and realistic solutions.

REGISTRATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Maintains a valid Texas driver’s license.

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