Deputy Director, Maternal & Child Health Programs

Health & Human Services; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Health insurance

Paid vacation/sick leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Deputy Section Chief to lead the Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section within the Division of Public Health. This role provides executive-level direction for Title V and related Maternal and Child Health initiatives, ensuring efficient administration of federal and state resources to improve health outcomes.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, data-informed decision making, and oversight of staff and grants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of progressively responsible experience in public health or related field.
• Knowledge of Title V/Maternal and Child Health programs preferred.
• Experience interpreting state laws, regulations, and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative direction for the Title V Office and Maternal and Child Health programs.
• Administer the Title V Block Grant with emphasis on compliance, accountability, and resource stewardship.
• Partner with the Title V MCH Director to set priorities, plans, and initiatives across North Carolina.
• Direct administrative and operational functions and establish procedures for efficiency.
• Analyze programmatic, financial, and performance data to inform decisions and resource allocation.
• Lead Title V Office staff and Administrative/Operations teams, including grant management oversight.
• Coordinate cross-program collaboration with internal and external partners to achieve goals.
• Advise leadership on administrative, fiscal, and operational matters affecting service delivery.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Administrative direction

Operational oversight

Program management

Data analysis

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Deputy Section Chief to lead the Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section within the Division of Public Health. This role provides executive-level direction for Title V and related Maternal and Child Health initiatives, ensuring efficient administration of federal and state resources to improve health outcomes.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, data-informed decision making, and oversight of staff and grants.