Deputy Section Chief

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 67,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Deputy Section Chief for Women, Infant, and Community Wellness to provide executive leadership for the Title V Office and related MCH programs. You will guide strategic planning, administrative direction, and operations to improve health outcomes for women, infants, children, families, and communities.

You will oversee program administration, manage data-informed decisions, and support effective use of federal and state

Qualifications

• Experience guiding maternal and child health strategies to improve outcomes.
• Ability to interpret state laws, regulations, and policies for program administration.
• Experience analyzing complex programmatic and financial data for planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative direction for Title V Office.
• Oversee operation of Maternal and Child Health Block Grant and program management.
• Collaborate with Title V MCH Director on priorities and resource planning.
• Direct administrative functions and monitor performance to ensure efficiency.
• Analyze program data to support decision-making and program improvements.
• Supervise Title V Office staff and related personnel.
• Coordinate cross-program collaboration among partners and stakeholders.
• Advise leadership on administrative, fiscal, and programmatic matters.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public health program management

Data analysis

Interagency collaboration

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Program Analyst II (NS)

Position Number

60040960

Grade

NC19

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Deputy Section Chief serves as the Deputy for Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section, provides executive leadership, strategic planning, administrative direction, and operational oversight for the Title V Office and programs administered through the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant. This position serves as a key member of the Section's leadership team and works closely with the Title V MCH Director to advance statewide maternal and child health priorities, ensure effective administration of federal and state resources, and achieve organizational goals.

The Deputy Section Chief is responsible for overseeing administrative and operational functions, directing the use of programmatic, financial, and performance data to inform decision-making, and providing leadership for strategic initiatives that support improved health outcomes for women, infants, children, families, and communities. The Deputy supervises Title V Office and Administrative/Operations staff and provides guidance, coordination, technical assistance, and oversight to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with applicable requirements.

Key Duties Include:

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative direction for the Title V Office and programs administered through the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, ensuring effective program management, compliance, accountability, and stewardship of federal and state resources.
• Partner with the Title V MCH Director to develop and implement strategic priorities, operational plans, and initiatives that advance maternal and child health goals across North Carolina.
• Direct administrative and operational functions for the Section by establishing procedures, monitoring performance, and ensuring efficient and effective business operations.
• Analyze programmatic, financial, and performance data to support strategic planning, operational decision-making, resource allocation, and program improvement efforts.
• Provide leadership and oversight for Title V Office staff and Administrative/Operations teams, including supervision of the State Systems Development Initiative grant manager and related personnel.
• Coordinate maternal and child health initiatives by facilitating collaboration among internal programs, external partners, and stakeholders to support program goals and improve population health outcomes.
• Advise Section leadership on administrative, fiscal, operational, and programmatic matters affecting the delivery and effectiveness of maternal and child health services.
• Provide technical assistance, consultation, and program guidance to staff, partners, and stakeholders regarding Title V requirements, maternal and child health priorities, and operational processes.
• Oversee the implementation and evaluation of assigned programs and initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and performance expectations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $67,122.00 - $117,465.00

Recruitment Range: $67,122.00 - $108,150.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Expertise guiding the development and implementation of maternal and child health strategies designed to improve reproductive health and reduce infant mortality.
• Oversaw the application of public health principles to drive the effective design, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of programs serving families and individuals of reproductive age.
• Proven history interpreting and applying state laws, regulations, policies, and program requirements to support program administration, compliance, and effective operational decision-making.
• Experience evaluating complex programmatic, financial, and population health data to identify trends, assess outcomes, and support strategic planning, policy development, and resource allocation.
• Documented experience leading cross-functional public health initiatives by providing strategic direction, technical expertise, and stak