Deputy Director, Maternal & Child Health Programs

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

NCFlex benefits

Paid vacation & leave

Job summary

State of North Carolina agency seeks a Deputy Section Chief for Women, Infant, and Community Wellness to provide executive leadership over Title V Office and MCH Block Grant programs. You will guide strategic priorities, manage staff, and oversee data-driven decision making to improve health outcomes for women, infants, and families across the state.

The role requires experience in public health program administration, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration with partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressively experience related to the area of assignment.
• Expertise guiding maternal and child health strategies to improve reproductive health and reduce infant mortality.
• Experience interpreting state laws, regulations, and program requirements for compliant administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative direction for Title V Office and MCH Block Grant programs.
• Oversee Title V Office and Administrative/Operations staff and ensure program effectiveness.
• Analyze programmatic and financial data to inform planning and resource allocation.
• Lead collaboration with internal programs and external partners to advance maternal and child health goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable requirements and supervise grant management activities.

Skills

Maternal & child health strategies

Public health program evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Regulatory compliance guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5 years related experience

Job description

State of North Carolina agency seeks a Deputy Section Chief for Women, Infant, and Community Wellness to provide executive leadership over Title V Office and MCH Block Grant programs. You will guide strategic priorities, manage staff, and oversee data-driven decision making to improve health outcomes for women, infants, and families across the state.

The role requires experience in public health program administration, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration with partners to