GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64007472

State of Florida • FL

85d • $50,400 - $50,600

About The Position

This position serves as a contract manager as required by section 287.057(14), Florida Statutes for the Telehealth Maternity Care Program (TMC Program) in the Maternal and Child Health Section of the Florida Department of Health. This includes participating in quality improvement activities, providing ongoing monitoring, desk audits, site visits, technical assistance and reviews ensuring that contractual services have been rendered in accordance with the contract terms before the agency processes the invoice for payment. The procedures shall include, but need not be limited to, reviewing, and documenting all deliverables for which payment is requested by vendors, and providing written certification by contract managers of the agency’s receipt of goods and services. Reviews infant, child, maternal and reproductive health, and other health related materials that impact policy and program development. Participates in the planning, development, and implementation of new and/or expanded infant, child maternal and reproductive health initiatives, providing technical assistance and serving as a liaison with other agencies and organizations. Provides consultation and technical assistance to staff, county health departments, contract providers and others as requested in matters related to comprehensive infant, child, maternal, and reproductive health services and/or other areas as assigned responsibility and as requested. Responds to requests for information regarding the operation of infant, child, maternal and reproductive health services. Plans and conducts meetings, workshops, or seminars for providers. Serves on interdepartmental and intradepartmental workgroups and meetings and participates in work efforts related to those workgroups and meetings. Attends conferences and seminars to enhance knowledge base. Assists with the analysis of proposed legislative bills, budget issues, grant applications and research relevant to infant, child, maternal and reproductive health. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required, utilizing knowledge of the basic principles and practices.

Requirements

• Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data for recommendations.
• Ability to organize data for presentation in reports.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and apply relevant rules and regulations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of public health care delivery system principles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in contract management.
• Familiarity with Florida Statutes related to health services.
• Experience in public health program development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a contract manager for the Telehealth Maternity Care Program.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Provide ongoing monitoring, desk audits, and site visits.
• Ensure contractual services are rendered in accordance with contract terms.
• Review and document all deliverables for payment requests.
• Provide written certification of receipt of goods and services.
• Review health-related materials impacting policy and program development.
• Participate in planning and implementation of health initiatives.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to various stakeholders.
• Plan and conduct meetings, workshops, or seminars.
• Serve on interdepartmental and intradepartmental workgroups.
• Assist with analysis of legislative bills and budget issues.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options including health, life, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees