Data Modernization Program Specialist V

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Austin, TX

3d • $4,523 - $5,550 • Onsite

About The Position

The Data Modernization Program Specialist V works on high-priority quality improvement initiatives to improve the health and safety of women and mothers in Texas. The position performs advanced educational, consultative, and technical work with individuals, employers, communities, agencies, hospitals, and community-based organizations to advance maternal and child health. It oversees program elements, including data reporting and data-collection communication for TexasAIM and Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Operational teams, and provides leadership and management for interagency agreements and maternal and child health projects. The role implements methods to measure, evaluate, and achieve program goals; supports project communication and planning; and collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares data and reports in response to requests and routine reporting requirements.

The specialist coordinates assigned work with contractors, maternal and child health 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 Branch Manager, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The position is based in Austin, Texas, with travel of up to 20%.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field, such as public health, health sciences, public administration, psychology, health education, or community health.
• Experience in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience developing, writing, and presenting reports.
• Knowledge of primary and preventive health care and public health programs serving women, children, and adolescents.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations affecting maternal and child health.
• Knowledge of quality improvement principles and methods; public health administration; monitoring and evaluation; benchmarking; and development of evaluation tools.
• Knowledge of program development, planning, and implementation; contract and performance monitoring; technical assistance; and grant writing principles and practices.
• Skill in using personal computers and word-processing applications, and ability to learn other applications as required.
• Skill in strategic planning, human relations, interpreting data, managing multiple tasks, and program development and implementation.
• Ability to work as a team member and collaboratively with people from varied professional, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex organizational problems, think creatively, and work independently.
• Ability to manage tasks and priorities, prioritize and monitor complex assignments, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze information and data.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, with varied audiences and internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to produce written materials understandable to a broad audience.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and interpret programmatic and administrative policies and procedures.
• Applicants selected for an interview must complete an in-basket exercise.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in public health or a related field such as health sciences, public administration, psychology, health education, or community health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data reporting and data-collection communication for TexasAIM and Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Operational teams.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor statewide maternal and child health activities.
• Support the activities of the Maternal and Infant Health Branch, Maternal and Child Health Unit, and Community Health Improvement Division.
• Oversee planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of assigned initiatives, including development of program design, evaluation, administrative rules, policies, and procedures.
• Identify collaborative opportunities with partner agencies and organizations to address health issues and disparities and support positive maternal health outcomes.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and prepare materials in response to information requests and reporting requirements.
• Maintain awareness of national and local legislation and policies related to maternal safety and maternal and child health.
• Collaborate with academic institutions, community and faith-based organizations, and other state agencies addressing maternal and child health priorities.
• Develop and report activities supporting national and state performance measures, health status indicators, and outcome measures.
• Develop communications such as program briefs, bulletins, success stories, presentations, partner updates, meeting agendas, memos, and emails; maintain partner contact rosters.
• Respond to information requests from community, agency, and hospital partners and provide administrative support as needed.
• Coordinate partner activities, including in-person meetings and routine monthly support calls, and promote programs to community and professional groups.
• Provide subject matter expertise on maternal health and quality improvement to hospitals, communities, professional groups, and public health officials.
• Coordinate and improve special projects, including TexasAIM, and lead projects or research studies that build public health workforce capacity and increase access to primary and preventive care.
• Coordinate population-based service planning and implementation with DSHS Health Service Regions, divisions, public health agencies, other state agencies, and nongovernmental organizations.
• Promote evidence-based and promising practices, develop statewide educational activities as appropriate, and establish networks to address maternal health and safety outcomes.
• Support the administration and operation of maternal and child health initiatives; develop action plans to improve or initiate programs.
• Consult with public and private agencies to resolve problems, identify training needs, and discuss program effectiveness; determine program statistics and trends and resolve operational problems.
• Identify and prioritize business needs and align them with agency goals.
• Participate in a supporting role in disaster response or recovery, continuity-of-operations activation, and/or the State Medical Operations Center team; participation may require an alternate shift pattern or location.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

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