The overall goal of Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) is to enhance the health and well-being of women, infants and families by improving the community resources and service delivery systems available to these families. FIMR brings together key members of the community to examine information from individual cases of fetal and infant death to identify the factors that contributed to those deaths, determine if those factors represent system problems that require change, fashion recommendations for change and assist in the implementation of change. This position is 100% grant funded through May 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension on a yearly basis and reports directly to the assistant administrator.
Program-Specific Duties
- Management of the ongoing Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Program and implementation of the day-to-day responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive multidisciplinary review of fetal and infant deaths to understand how a wide array of local social, economic, public health, educational, environmental, and safety issues may relate
- Establish a Case Review Team (CRT) to review and analyze de-identified cases of fetal and infant deaths across the region
- Supervision of staff (when applicable) as well as assuring adequate training for staff including abstractors and home interviewers
- Work with key members of the community to determine how best to ensure that together these community leaders can develop recommendations and implement FIMR actions
- Serve as the program liaison to community leaders, physicians, hospitals, related family service providers and agencies, as well as to civic groups, advocates, and consumers
- Chairing team case review meetings and develop written reports, grant proposals and other documentation pertaining to the program
- Carry out FIMR program tasks which include finding, contacting and interviewing bereaved families (including the mother or another family member) who have experienced the loss of a fetus or infant
- Gather additional case information as needed and maintain links with contract agencies and local providers
- Track and abstracts of medical records through the hospital medical records’ departments
- Develop case summaries and disseminate program results to the community through the Public Information Specialist
- Attends state FIMR meetings and other meetings designated by the Department of Health and Senior Services
- Submits monthly and yearly reports to the Department of Health and Senior Services
- Required travel throughout the region < 50%
General Duties
- Ensures timely completion of contract deliverables, if applicable
- Assists with program contract and budget preparation
- Prepares for and participates in regular meetings with staff and others as required
- Collaborates in the development of and contributes to individual, team, and agency quality improvement and evaluation activities
- Adheres to agency policies and guidelines
- Represents agency to external partners, groups, and the general public
- Build and maintain effective relationships with external partners
- Builds and maintains effective relationships with fellow staff members and promotes a positive working environment
- Demonstrates and promotes a culture of respect and cultural sensitivity in their interactions with the public and with agency staff
- Helps identify partnership and funding opportunities; promote relationship building with other organizations, agencies, or individuals
- Provides support for and/or participates in agency community outreach activities, as directed
- Protects and safeguards confidential agency and client information; exercises sound judgment and caution in communication and transmission of information
- All employees of the agency are considered emergency responders and may be expected to respond in the event of a public health threat or emergency; this may include, but is not limited to, requirements to work longer shifts, nights, or weekends; alternate working locations; performance of duties other than the daily routine
- Other duties as required/assigned
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
- A master’s in Public Health, Public Administration, Nursing, Social Work, or related field AND 5+ years of working experience preferred
- Demonstrate proven experience/skills in the health care field (pediatrics, obstetrics, or related field)
- Background in health program development and administration, complete understanding of the structure and functions of county and community health and related systems
- Resources and knowledge of the theory and practice of the continuous quality improvement model as it relates to community development
- Experience with data analysis
- Willingness to engage in personal development, continuous learning, and ongoing training
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the agency’s mission
- Must be able to attend job-related events and meetings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other software systems
- Knowledge of public health programs and services
- Basic to intermediate understanding of grants, contracts, and budgets
- Strong organizational skills and understanding of complex filing systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Experience working with diverse populations and chairing complex, multi-organization meetings
- Physical environment is mostly indoor office setting with occasional travel to meetings and presentations; frequent use of personal computer, telephone, copy machine, and fax machine; sitting for long periods of time; bending, squatting, sorting, and reaching to both
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- The health department requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated. Do you acknowledge that you will be required to have receipt of vaccination, proof of immunity, or medical declination for all required vaccinations?
- Are you willing to agree to have a drug test, criminal background check, references and educational background checks, and others as appropriate for this position?
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In perso
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