KMMRC & KPQC Program Manager

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave and family leave

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment seeks a Program Coordinator to lead the Kansas Maternal Mortality Review Committee and related initiatives. The role ensures alignment of grants, initiatives, and partners with clear programmatic and operational responsibilities.

The position emphasizes coordination of portfolio activities, supervision of staff or contractors, and adherence to federal and state grant requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; relevant substitutes may apply.
• Two years of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of a team or program.
• Demonstrated ability to manage grants and budgets within a public health context.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and coordination for staff and contractors across portfolio activities.
• Recruits, trains, coaches, and evaluates staff; maintains deliverables and timelines.
• Ensure grant requirements and KDHE policies are followed in all portfolio activities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Grants management

Data collection systems

Quality improvement

Project coordination

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: November 9 th , 2026

Required documents uploaded by: November 9 th , 2026

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well‑being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position. If you are an OPT or STEM OPT applicant, please note that all individuals must maintain valid employment authorization and an unexpired EAD.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here .

About The Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $28 - $30.66
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs
• Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The position (K0239961) Serves as the central coordination and oversight lead for the Kansas Maternal Mortality Review Committee and the Kansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative, ensuring alignment across grants, initiatives, and partners while maintaining clear programmatic and operational responsibilities across assigned staff and programs within the bureau under K.S.A. 65-177, the Federal Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant. Establishes portfolio priorities, assigns work, sets expectations, and ensures alignment across grants, initiatives, partners, timelines, and deliverables. Work may be carried out directly by the incumbent and/or through supervision of staff responsible for specific portfolio components. Portfolio includes, but is not limited to: Kansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative and the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health grant, the Kansas Maternal Mortality Review Committee and associated funding (including Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality).

Collaborates routinely with other consultants in the bureau, other related programs across and other state agencies, while ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability across partners and initiatives.

Maternal Mortality Review Committee Oversight / Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality: Oversees and facilitates the Kansas Maternal Mortality Review Committee functions, including committee operations and required review processes, and supervises or directly manages staff/contractors responsible for abstraction/records processes, meeting logistics, and required reporting products. Ensures findings and recommendations are translated into actionable prevention strategies and dissemination products, with emphasis on equity and disparities, consistent with the committee’s purpose of understanding contributing factors and eliminating preventable maternal deaths.

Coordinates maternal mortality–related data collection, indicator refinement, and shared measurement in collaboration with epidemiology, committee leadership, and partners; ensures required records and reports are prepared and maintained; and uses review findings and data trends to inform continuous quality improvement, program modifications, and timely state and federal grant reporting through required systems.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervision, Staffing, and Performance Management: Provides oversight and coordination for staff and/or contractors supporting the portfolio. Recruits, trains, coaches, and evaluates staff; establishes performance expectations and deliverables; assigns work based on priorities and grant requirements; supports professional development; and ensures consistent and standardized approaches across all portfolio activities. Accountable for ensuring all supervised portfolio work meets applicable federal grant requirements and KDHE internal policies, including work plan deliverables, reporting timelines, allowable costs, documentation standards, and performance expectations.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Two years of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of community collaborative, local government or community-based organization, state department, program or other agency. Relevant education may be substituted for experiences as determined relevant by the agency.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Public Health, Social Work, Nursing, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or other related field.
  • Masters Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Nursing, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or other related field.
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Data collection systems including federal grant systems
  • Developing and maintaining mutually beneficial working relationships/partnerships
  • Grants management and administration
  • Budgeting and fiscal management
  • Community coordination and collaboration
  • Program implementation and assessment/evaluation
  • Contract management
  • Understanding and application of collective impact and quality improvement frameworks
  • Existing relationships with, or ability to build relationships with stakeholders
  • Experience with providing recommendations related to addressing health issues and improving outcomes
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.