Maternal Health and Safety Coordinator

Job Description:

This position works on high priority quality improvement initiatives to improve the health and safety of women and mothers in Texas. Oversees planning, development, coordination, and implementation of Maternal and Child Health (MCH)-funded initiatives. Provides leadership and management of interagency agreements and MCH projects. Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares data and reports in response to requests for information and aligns with routine reporting requirements. Coordinates assigned activities with contractors, MCH staff, community stakeholders, hospitals, academic institutions and training programs, regional and local public health departments, other governmental agencies, community-based organizations, and the public. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Maternal and Infant Health and Safety Branch Manager within the Maternal and Child Health Unit, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for full-time telework in Texas.

(40%) Provides consultation and technical assistance to plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor statewide maternal and child health activities. Works with agency stakeholders to support the activities of the Maternal and Infant Health and Safety Branch, the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Unit and the Community Health Improvement Division. Plans, implements, and evaluates activities related to assigned initiatives, including development of program design, evaluation, administrative rules, policies and procedures, programmatic resources, event specifications and guides. Identifies collaborative opportunities among program partner agencies and organizations by addressing issues, such as acute and chronic disease and injury, healthy lifestyles, and health disparities to assure positive health outcomes for maternal women.

(15%) Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares material in response to requests for information and reports. Maintains current awareness of national and local legislation and policies specific to maternal safety and maternal and child health in general. Works in collaboration with academic institutions, community and faith-based organizations, and other state agencies, that address MCH priorities. Develops and reports on activities in support of the national and state performance measures, health status indicators, and outcome measures.

(15%) Coordinates planning and development of population-based services and implementation activities in partnership with DSHS Public Health Regions and other Divisions, public health agencies, other state agencies and non-governmental organizations. Promotes use of evidence-based and promising practices. Develops statewide educational activities as appropriate. Establishes networks between regional and state agency staff and community groups to address maternal health and safety and maternal and child health outcomes. Seeks opportunities to integrate services for physical and mental health.

(15%) Provides communication support for MCH initiatives and program activities, including development of program briefs, bulletins, success stories, presentations, partner status updates, meeting agendas, memos, and emails. Maintains contact rosters for hospitals, faculty, and partners. Prepares communications in response to information requests from community, agency and hospital partners and provides administrative support as needed to reach program goals and objectives. Coordinates activities including in-person meetings and routine monthly support calls for partners.

(10%) Provides subject matter expertise and speaks to communities and professional groups including, but not limited to, Texas Medical Association, Texas Hospital Association, Texas Nurses Association, Perinatal Care Regions, and regional and local health officials on assigned maternal and child health topics. Coordinates, improves, and stimulates interest in special projects to improve maternal and child health. Provides leadership for projects or research studies to build public health workforce capacity to increase access to primary and preventive health care.

(5%) Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of issues pertaining to primary and preventive health care and public health programs serving women, children, and adolescents.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations impacting maternal and child health.

Knowledge of quality improvement principles and methods.

Knowledge of principles and practices of public health administration at federal, state, and local levels.

Knowledge of principles of monitoring and evaluation; benchmarking; development of evaluation tools.

Knowledge of program development, planning, and implementation.

Knowledge of contract/performance monitoring and providing technical assistance.

Knowledge of grant and report writing principles and practices.

Skill in using personal computers, with knowledge of word processing and ability to learn other applications as required.

Skill in strategic planning.

Skill in human relations.

Skill in interpreting data.

Skill in managing multiple tasks.

Skill in program development and implementation.

Ability to function as a member of a team.

Ability to work collaboratively and productively with people from varying professional, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds;

Ability to analyze and solve complex organizational problems.

Ability to think creatively and work independently.

Ability to manage a variety of tasks and priorities.

Ability to prioritize, schedule, and monitor completion of complex assignments.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and data.

Ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely and effectively orally and in writing with a variety of audiences and with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to produce written materials that are easily understood by a broad audience.

Ability to develop, evaluate, and interpret, programmatic and administrative policies and procedures.

Registration Or Licensure Requirements:

None.

Initial Selection Criteria:

A Bachelor’s degree in an area related to public health, health policy, and/or maternal and child health. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience working with public health, population health, or health policy development, preferably in maternal and child health.

Experience in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.

Experience developing, writing, and presenting reports

Additional Information:

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION:

Information on the application must clearly state how the applicant meets initial selection criteria in the Summary of Experience section in order to be interviewed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.

Applicants must provide information relevant to the required experience for this position. Answer all questions and completely summarize your experience including technical and managerial responsibilities and any special training, skills and qualifications for each position you have held in the employment history section of application.

All fields on the application must be filled-in completely. This includes, but is not limited to, previous salary, previous supervisor, and reason for leaving previous position.

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to complete an in-basket exercise.

Agency salary policy, budget and candidate’s qualifications will dictate final salary offer.

This position is eligible for full-time telework in Texas.

Note: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to: OS, YN, YNS, 611X, 612X, 641X, 712X, OSS, PERS, 8U000, 16GX, 60CD, 63G0, 86M0, 86P0, 88A0, 8880. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx

MOS Code:

MOS Code:

(This will be provided to you by the assigned Staff Services Officer.)

OS, YN, YNS, 611X, 612X, 641X, 712X, OSS, PERS, 8U000, 16GX, 60CD, 63G0, 86M0, 86P0, 88A0, 8880

MOS Code:

(This will be provided to you by the assigned Staff Services Officer.)

OS, YN, YNS, 611X, 612X, 641X, 712X, OSS, PERS, 8U000, 16GX, 60CD, 63G0, 86M0, 86P0, 88A0, 8880

OS, YN, YNS, 611X, 612X, 641X, 712X, OSS, PERS, 8U000, 16GX, 60CD, 63G0, 86M0, 86P0, 88A0, 8880

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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