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MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER (Program Manager I)

State of Maryland • Baltimore, MD, US • 4d ago

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LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration

Maternal and Child Health Bureau

201 W. Preston Street

Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Maternal and Infant Health Program Manager will lead, strategically plan, and manage initiatives to improve maternal and child health outcomes across Maryland. This role focuses on enhancing reviews and surveillance and aligning the Child Fatality Review (CFR), Fetal, Infant, Mortality Review (FIMR), and Maternal Mortality Review (MMR) programs. The Program Manager will work towards increasing timeliness, accuracy, and standardization of information available about the cases, increasing engagement across the state and local review teams. The position will also work to communicate findings, implement recommendations, and develop strategies and efforts to prevent maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, address preterm births, low birth weight, and still births. The position will serve as the main lead in development of the Title V State Action Plan, Perinatal Health and Maternal health sections.

The position will also work on additional quality initiatives to improve Maternal and Infant Health such as expanding the perinatal workforce such as doulas, midwives, and lactation consultants, work with the Medical Director to ensure compliance with the Perinatal System Standards by supporting the Morbidity, Mortality, and Quality Review Committee. The position will also lead other quality initiatives such preventing and improving the system of care that addresses child abuse and neglect.

The position will also oversee the drafting and writing of several legislative reports that include but are not limited to the annual Child Fatality Review and the Maternal Mortality Review Report. The position will staff committees and councils such as the Morbidity, Mortality, and Quality Review Committee, as well as oversee staff who oversee state councils such as the State Child Fatality Review and the Maternal Mortality Review Team and the Maternal Mortality Stakeholder group. The position will support the Bureau’s and Department’s efforts during the legislative session. They will serve as secondary lead when the lead health policy analyst for the Bureau is away.

This position will manage federal grants that includes, but are not limited to the CDC Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), the CDC’s Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality grants, the Health Resource Service Administrator (HRSA) Integrated Maternal Health Services Program. The Manager will write and apply to additional funding opportunities that improve maternal and child health.

This position will oversee and manage personnel and financial resources of the programs (a total budget of approximately $4 million dollars, with over 30 grantees) as well as plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of staff, not limited to, Infant Health Coordinator (Merit), Maternal Health Administrator (Merit), the Maternal Mortality Review Program Epidemiologist (Merit) positions.

The position will oversee procurement processes for all grants and grantees under their portfolio.

This position is eligible for Hybrid Telework which is subject to approval from the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional experience in health or human services, with three (3) years at the managerial or supervisory level.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess expert experience in maternal and infant health, program management, public health surveillance and data analysis.

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 position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly 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 date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified 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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper 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 information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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