Birth Defects Surveillance Program Manager

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Public Health is seeking a Program Manager to lead the SC Birth Defects Program within the Population Health Surveillance Section. You will oversee staff, coordinate data-use for prevention and research, and collaborate across the MCH Bureau to raise awareness of birth defects.

This role emphasizes strategy, supervision, grant writing, and external partnerships, with duties including grants, contracts, and serving as PI on existing grants; travel and emergencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
• Master’s degree in public health or related field with supervisory experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong understanding of birth defects and public health systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead SC Birth Defects Program strategy and data surveillance.
• Supervise staff; plan, schedule, and evaluate performance.
• Develop grants, RFPs, contracts; provide technical assistance.
• Serve as liaison to partners; act as PI on grants.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Data for population health

Program planning and evaluation

Grant writing and reporting

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in public health or related field

Tools

Computers/Software

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Public Health is seeking a Program Manager to lead the SC Birth Defects Program within the Population Health Surveillance Section. You will oversee staff, coordinate data-use for prevention and research, and collaborate across the MCH Bureau to raise awareness of birth defects.

This role emphasizes strategy, supervision, grant writing, and external partnerships, with duties including grants, contracts, and serving as PI on existing grants; travel and emergencies