Job Title:
Sr. Manager, Perinatal Program
Agency:

Department of Public Health

Job Requisition ID:

Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
PAY GRADE: O
$69,134.16 - $91,309.47

Job Description:

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Job Summary:

The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Sr. Manager, Perinatal Programs within the Division of Women, Children, and Nursing Services.

The Sr. Manager, Perinatal Programs will provide statewide leadership and operational and programmatic support for perinatal health initiatives and activities. This role is responsible for ensuring that all efforts align with established objectives and comply with funding requirements, reporting standards, and program guidelines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (overall tasks and expectations of the position):

• Plan, implement, and provide ongoing support for perinatal and women's health initiatives to improve maternal and infant outcomes.
• Provide leadership and monitoring for quality improvement (QI) initiatives within the Georgia Perinatal Quality Collaborative (GaPQC).
• Provide leadership and support for the Regional Perinatal System ensuring alignment with statewide priorities and integration of services to reach rural areas of the state.
• Works collaboratively with the RPC Medical Directors and Outreach Educators by providing guidance and support with program implementation, clinical quality improvement, and education activities in collaboration with the Women's Health Perinatal Clinical team.
• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, Regional Perinatal Centers, community organizations to coordinate perinatal health activities to advance equitable access to care.
• Develop and revise policies, procedures, guidelines, and strategic plans for women's health perinatal initiatives.
• Set project goals, monitor progress, and contribute to current and future maternal and infant health initiatives including grant applications, reports, and fiscal oversight.
• Assist in the development of new contracts and initiatives, required reporting, and on-site visits to hospitals, hospital systems, and partner organizations.
• Support the Perinatal Clinical team in conducting training and technical support for hospital teams to optimize perinatal care at their facility and within the broader regional network.
• Assist with grant applications, reporting, and fiscal oversight to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret perinatal program data to monitor outcomes, identify disparities, and guide quality improvement including remote maternal care services.
• Represent the Office of Women's Health in statewide committees, task forces to promote perinatal and women's health priorities.
• Support priorities within the Division of Women, Children, and Nursing Services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Public Health or related field
• Experience with contracts, grants and related reporting

Additional Information:

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED and ten (10) years of professional level experience OR an equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job experience or training that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year over year.