Salary : $2,692.00 - $3,870.40 Biweekly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 3901-26-PH-HW-037-FILL
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

Job Description
As a recognized resource, this public health consultant provides program monitoring, consultation and technical assistance services to local agencies/providers for the Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP), a Medicaid service for pregnant women and infants. This program consultant position will function as a recognized resource/subject matter expert to an assigned number of the total MIHP local agencies/providers. This consultant conducts virtual and on-site program visits, assisting the programs in compliance to Medicaid policy requirements and fidelity to the program design. The consultant will assist programs in understanding the Medicaid policy, the program requirements, procedures, data collection, reporting and the certification process. The consultant will also develop and conduct provider training and assist with ongoing program refinement. The Maternal Infant Health Program agencies across the state will be equally divided and assigned to program consultants for provision of services.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:
Required Education and Experience
Education

Possession of a master's degree in public health, health communication, health policy or a public health-related field such as nursing, epidemiology, health education, health economics, dietetics/nutrition management, genetics, or speech and audiology; a master's degree in social work; master's degree in counseling; master's degree in special education with specialization in blind/visual disabilities; or a master's degree in public or business administration with a health care concentration.

Experience
Three years of professional, post-master's experience as a consultant in a field of public health equivalent to a Public Health Consultant, including one year equivalent to a Public Health Consultant P11.
Additional Requirements and Information

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 320 South Walnut Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Updated: 2/28/24
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PBHLCST - Do you possess master's degree in public health, health communication, health policy or a public health-related field such as nursing, epidemiology, health education, health economics, dietetics/nutrition management, genetics, or speech and audiology; a master's degree in social work; master's degree incounseling; master's degree in special education with specialization in blind/visual disabilities; or a master's degree in public or business administration with a health care concentration. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes
• No

02

PBHLCSTA - Do you possess at least three years of professional, post-master's experience as a consultant in a field of public health equivalent to a Public Health Consultant?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have knowledge of local health delivery systems and programs administered by local public health agencies, hospitals, clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and/or Tribal organizations?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have knowledge of methods used to implement and evaluate public health programs, and health needs and issues of the maternal and child health population?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess experience in developing and conducting presentations and/or training?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your experience developing and conducting presentations and/or training. If you do not possess this experience, write "N/A". If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials.
07

Do you possess experience with program monitoring through onsite or virtual visits, consultation, and technical assistance to local agencies/providers for the maternal and child health population?

• Yes
• No

08

Describe your experience with program monitoring through onsite or virtual visits, consultation, and technical assistance to local agencies/providers for the maternal and child health population.
09

Do you possess experience working with any of the eight evidence-based home visiting models that participate in the Michigan Home Visiting Initiative?

• Yes
• No

10

Describe your experience working with any of the eight evidenced-based home visiting models that participate in the Michigan Home Visiting Initiative.
11

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