Data Modernization Program Specialist V

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

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About The Position

This position works on high priority quality improvement initiatives to improve the health and safety of women and mothers in Texas. Performs advanced educational, consultative, and technical work in collaboration with individuals, employers, communities, agencies, hospitals, and community-based organizations interested in the advancement of maternal and child health in Texas. Oversees program elements including data reporting and data collection communication for TexasAIM and Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Operational teams. Provides leadership and management of interagency agreements and MCH projects. Implements techniques for measuring, evaluating, and achieving program goals. Supports communication and planning of 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 general public. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Maternal and Infant Health Branch Manager within the Maternal and Child Health Unit, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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 required.
• Experience in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience developing, writing, and presenting reports.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees program elements including data reporting and data collection communication for TexasAIM and Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Operational teams. 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 Branch (MIHB), the Maternal and Child Health Unit (MCHU) and the Community Health Improvement Division. Oversees planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of activities related to assigned initiatives, including development of program design, evaluation, administrative rules, policies, and procedures. 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.
• 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, which address MCH priorities. Develops and reports on activities in support of the national and state performance measures, health status indicators, and outcome measures.
• Provides communication and outreach 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. Markets programs to community and professional groups to encourage and/or improve interest in the program and to secure support for the program(s).
• Provides subject matter expertise on Maternal Health and Quality Improvement and speaks to hospitals, communities, and professional groups including, but not limited to TexasAIM hospitals, 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, such as TexasAIM to improve maternal and child health. Provides leadership for projects or research studies, which build capacity for public health workforce in an effort to increase access to primary and preventive health care.
• Coordinates planning and development of population-based services and implementation activities in partnership with DSHS Health Service 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.
• Provides administrative and operational support to MCH initiatives and programs and develops action plans to improve or initiate new programs. Consults with public and private agencies involved in the programs to resolve problems, identify training needs, and discuss program effectiveness. Determines program statistics, trends, and resolves operational problems. Identifies and prioritizes business needs, ensuring alignment with agency goals.
• 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, continuity of operations activation, and/or serving on the State Medical Operations Center team. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Benefits

• DSHS offers 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees