Coordinator - Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Mortality Review

University of Maine System • Augusta, ME

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine, in partnership with the Maine CDC, is seeking a Coordinator for their Maternal, Fetal, and Infant Mortality Review (MFIMR) Panel. The MFIMR Panel is a multidisciplinary group of experts who review cases of maternal, fetal, and infant death in Maine to identify contributing factors and guide prevention efforts. Using a public health approach, the program works to strengthen community resources and improve state and local systems that affect birthing people, infants, and families to reduce mortality and improve health outcomes. This position works closely with the Maine CDC’s Maternal Child Health (MCH) program, and will be expected to provide regular program updates and communication to MCH and Maine CDC senior leadership.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or other licensed health care professional
• BA/BS plus 3-5 years of professional experience in health care, public health, or related field
• Experience facilitating meetings
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Clinical education or professional nursing experience in women’s health, obstetrics, and/or neonatal care (strongly preferred)
• Education and/or professional experience in public health settings
• Understanding of community health care systems and resources
• Training/background in medical records abstraction
• Training/background in bereavement counseling

Responsibilities

• Obtaining, managing, and organizing health care and related records for MFIMR case reviews
• Abstracting information and preparing comprehensive case summaries
• Coordinating and facilitating quarterly MFIMR Panel meetings
• Developing, documenting, and communicating Panel recommendations to stakeholders
• Supporting program planning, data quality, coordinating and drafting the annual legislative report, and continuous improvement activities
• Collaborating with internal and external partners involved in maternal and infant health initiatives

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren)
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level