IN-IDOH-Maternal & Fetal Fatality Prevention Coordinator

syntricate technologiesIndianapolis, IN6 days ago

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Maternal Fetal Deaths Prevention Coordinator Purpose of Position/Summary: This position serves as the Maternal and Fetal Fatality Prevention Coordinator within the Division of Fatality Review and Prevention (FRP) at the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). The purpose of this position is to develop and support new and ongoing fatality prevention initiatives to reduce maternal and fetal mortality rates in Indiana. FRP has three components: fatality review, data, and prevention, and this position oversees efforts that fall under each with regard to preventing fatalities in infants and children. This position will focus on the development and implementation of maternal and fetal fatality prevention throughout the state. This position will work closely with state maternal mortality review teams and fetal infant mortality review teams to further implement recommendations. This position will create fatality prevention materials that are focusing on the maternal and fetal populations. This position will collaborate with family resource centers to develop a network of partners and get involved with local community initiatives. This position will lead trainings and presentations focusing on fatality prevention on a wide range of topics. This position will search for and present at conferences nationwide. Providing technical assistance, training, public speaking, and meeting facilitation are also important requirements of this position. This position will also involve contract development, monitoring of federal and state budgets, annual report and strategic plan writing, and creation of prevention education materials. This position contributes to the IDOH/Commission/Office/Division vision, mission, and objectives by facilitating the integration of public health and prevention activities to improve the health of Hoosiers.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Connect fatalities reviewed amongst the maternal mortality prevention coordinator and fetal infant mortality review coordinator within FRP, creating recommendations and prevention strategies
Provide technical assistance to local community organizations and health departments
Develop evidence-based prevention initiatives based on state and local data
Develop evaluation protocols for prevention initiativesCreate education and awareness materials, including brochures and other visual materials
Facilitate prevention meetings in local communities
Request state and local data from epidemiologists
Report local prevention initiatives to the State Maternal Mortality Review Team and Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Teams
Provide trainings on developing recommendations and turning data into action to local fatality review teams
Public speaking on prevention strategies and initiativesCreate tools for community engagement and empowerment
Present at state and national conferences
Develop external and internal partnershipsProvide prevention education resources to local partners; these resources include webinars, infographics, brochures, and other materials
Maintain contacts and maps for prevention coalitions statewide
Develop innovative prevention strategies to target at-risk populations
Collaborate with injury prevention partners throughout the state
Apply for external funding to support prevention initiatives
Develop and maintain program policies and procedures
Coordinate day to day program activities
Generate reports, including annual reports and strategic plans
Work with data entry staff to maintain accurate database of suicide and overdose deaths
Attend training to stay up to date on current literature and recommendations
Attend meetings with external partners
Identify new opportunities for partnershipsProvide technical assistance to teams on implementation and sustainability
Encourage cross collaboration to achieve state, IDOH, and FRP goals and objectives
Provide technical assistance on goal setting, project planning, and behavioral change theory
Research effective methods to prevent injuries and fatalities amongst maternal and fetal populations
Research and address disparities in maternal and fetal injuries and fatalities
Champion an equity-driven approach to program improvement
Respond to program requests from IDOH upper management
Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Knowledge of Indiana's public health system and fatality review processes
Ability to facilitate meetings
Ability to engage communities
Ability to train large groups
Ability to develop educational materials
Knowledge of the organization and function of state and local health agencies
Ability to coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with other program stakeholders in both the private and public sectors
Ability to evaluate and interpret data
Ability to maintain confidentiality with protected information
Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete tasks
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with a team for joint projects
Demonstrated experience with managing multiple ongoing projects while successfully completing work assignments
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet program deadlines
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher, or AccessSkill - Required / Desired - Amount - of Experience
Bachelor's degree required - Required

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal - RequiredAbility and willingness to gain a knowledge of the organization and function of state and local health agencies. - RequiredAbility and/or willingness to gain specialized knowledge of health communication, health education, etc. - RequiredAbility and/or willingness to learn to communicate complex public health theories and principles, both orally and in writing. - RequiredAbility to identify, build, coordinate, and maintain effective working relationships with other program stakeholders in both the private and public - RequiredAbility to evaluate and interpret data - Required Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete tasks - Required Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office PowerPoint; Word; and Excel. - Required Experience with maternal, child, and infant health - Highly desired Demonstrated experience with managing multiple ongoing projects while successfully completing work assignments in a timely manner - Nice to have Demonstrated ability to coordinate with a team for joint projects - Nice to have Agency Interview Type: Webcam only Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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Level

ManagerL7

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Occupation

Social and Community Service Managers

Industry

Administration of Public Health Programs

Posted

6 days ago

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