Program Specialist III

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

2d • $4,020 - $5,178

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Maternal and Child Health, Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Operations Manager, the Program Specialist III performs complex maternal mortality and morbidity technical assistance work. Responsibilities include planning and implementing Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review committee support activities, including the development of sensitive and confidential mortality and morbidity record reviews and support of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee. This position will also provide support to the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review committee during and preparing for quarterly case review meetings. Work is performed under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of public health practice and of the laws and ordinances governing public health operations.
• Knowledge of integrated data management systems for the identification and monitoring of records.
• Knowledge of quality improvement strategies and analysis to provide performance improvement.
• Knowledge of managing programs and committees.
• Knowledge of the state of minority health and social determinants of health that may disproportionately affect some populations.
• Knowledge of principles of social marketing.
• Knowledge of public health public administration and management techniques.
• Skill in program management monitoring techniques and evaluation.
• Skill in data collection to create numerical or graphical data trends or review committee findings.
• Skill in interpreting meaning from data collected.
• Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance.
• Skill in integrated data management systems for the identification and monitoring of records.
• Skill in researching, analyzing, compiling, and disseminating information.
• Skill in program development and implementation.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, health care regulations and legislation.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop solutions to problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups, including peers, internal and external stakeholders, customers, and clients.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and interpret maternal mortality and morbidity policies and procedures and to provide guidance to others on these topics.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a related public health field preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in the field of maternal and child health or similar program with a public health perspective.
• Experience in program planning and support.
• Experience developing, writing, and presenting reports.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Operations Branch staff assignments, including completing assignments to assist with the daily operations of the branch.
• Collects, organizes, and prepares materials for quarterly Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee meetings.
• Monitors, reviews, and evaluates the quarterly Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee case review numbers and works with stakeholders to collect and analyze case records.
• Collaborates with other branch and section staff on all maternal mortality and morbidity program needs.
• Provides support to program activities integrated with other interagency initiatives and activities and are in alignment with and work to achieve agency, state, and national goals and objectives.
• Collaborates in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities such as managing oversight of sensitive and confidential mortality and morbidity record reviews and management and support of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.
• Confirms Review Committee activities follow the quality improvement cycle including translation of findings into actionable recommendations and implementation of programming to support recommendations.
• Performs and monitors program and review committee operations including analysis of clinical files, data and trends to identify strengths and areas needing improvement and confirms legislative compliance.
• Conducts improvement strategies including policy revisions and public health program changes.
• Assists with consultation, training, and technical assistance with stakeholders.
• Collaborates with external stakeholders to meet contract deliverables, work plans, and performance measures.
• Reviews applicants' review tools and funding proposals.
• Monitors progress on contract work, plan objectives, and activities.
• Studies and analyzes maternal mortality and morbidity legislation implementation and monitors state and federal legislation analysis relevant to maternal mortality and morbidity.
• Develops and evaluates maternal mortality and morbidity review committee requests as necessary.
• Coordinates and/or participates in special projects as assigned.
• Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery, Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, and/or serving on the State Medical Operations Center (SMOC) team. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

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: Mid Level