GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH/Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Baltimore, Maryland
Main Purpose of Job
The mission of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH)'s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) is to promote and improve the health and well-being of women, children, and families, in order to eliminate inequities and improve outcomes in the State of Maryland. Our initiatives strive to strengthen and support the maternal and child health system of care in order to ensure the availability and accessibility of high-quality preventive, primary and specialty care services.
The State of Maryland’s Title V Program is funded through the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant of the United States Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), and is housed within PHPA/MCHB. In Maryland, the Title V Block Grant forms the basis for numerous Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs. The MCHB works in conjunction with various organizations, offices, and
State agencies to execute initiatives which align with the grant’s goals and objectives.
This position will provide leadership, managerial oversight, strategic planning, and policy development and analysis for MCH programs and initiatives, including Title V State’s Action Plan; the development of the MCH Workforce Development Strategy; the development of the Title V MCH Block Grant application; and the annual report process with the United States HRSA. This position will review the federal grant requirements of the Title V application and annual report. This position will also attend application technical assistance webinars and ask questions to the HRSA Project Officer when they arise.
This position will serve as the Lead for the State’s Title V Action Plan. Additionally, this position will coordinate across offices and programs to receive input and draft content for the Title V application and report that is aligned with the State Action Plan, including national/State performance measures and evidence-based/informed strategy measures. Furthermore, this position will coordinate the grant application and annual report process, including
developing a project work plan; establishing timelines; assigning tasks to responsible parties; and ensuring adherence to all deadlines and audit findings.
This position will be responsible for coordinating the associated files in a shared drive or in a Google drive folder for team access. This position will work in collaboration with the MCHB/PHPA Fiscal Team to complete the financial reporting forms. To add on, this position will lead monthly program meetings with MCHB staff members in order to coordinate Title V activities, such as drafting the agenda and coordinating speakers, when applicable, with the federal and general-funded Title V programs.
This position will work in partnership with the MCHB/PHPA Fiscal team to also monitor federal and generally-funded spending of the grant on a monthly basis, in addition to planning mitigation strategies for expected over/under spending. Next, this position will be responsible for reviewing twenty-four (24) local health department programs and fiscal quarterly and annual
reports. This position will meet with the grantees on a quarterly basis, at the very least, to provide Statewide updates, technical assistance, and to share program learning and data across sites. This position will also meet with the State Systems Development Initiative
Epidemiologist on a monthly basis, at the very least, to review Title V performance measures.
This position will lead the design of the development of a Title V data collection system. This position will also develop a workforce development strategy for the State of Maryland in order to support pathways into MCH public health, as well as to increase capacity to address inequities. MDH is
committed to increased investment in the recruitment, education and deployment of Physicians,
Nurses, Doulas, and Community Health Workers, in order to provide comprehensive support for individuals throughout the stages of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum.
Finally, this position will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, as well as recommend policy changes, design training programs, and ensure a diverse and competent workforce. This position will lead core meetings and work with members both within the State and the National MCH Workforce Development Center to build workforce development resources. In addition to leading the procurement process of other MCHB grants and contracts, as assigned, this position will also coordinate for interns and rotators within the Bureau by maintaining the SOP for the Bureau.
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 have experience managing programs, including developing and monitoring workplans and budgets. The desired candidate should also have federal grant management experience, professional health policy experience, as well as professional experience in the Maternal and Child Health field.
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your 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
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 which 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, at 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
