Maternal Health Network Regional Officer

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center invites applications for the Maternal Health Network Regional Officer in Albuquerque, NM. This role leads regional work, builds relationships with providers, hospitals, and community partners, and coordinates learning collaboratives under the Healthy Horizons program.

You will supervise MHN Project Managers and Program Coordinators, assess regional needs, integrate UNM HSC maternal health services in underserved communities, and serve as a

Qualifications

• Master's degree; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience in maternal health care.
• Qualitative research experience.
• Training or experience in epidemiology.
• Community engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead MHN work within a defined region of New Mexico in collaboration with the MHN Strategic Project Director.
• Build relationships with maternal health providers, hospitals, birth centers, FQHCs, IHS and Tribal health programs, and community-based supportive service providers.
• Assess regional needs and capacity; integrate UNM HSC maternal health services in underserved communities.
• supervise MHN Project Managers and Program Coordinators.

Skills

Maternal health care

Qualitative research

Epidemiology

Community engagement

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Requisition ID

req38291

Working Title

Maternal Health Network Regional Officer

Position Grade

15

Position Summary

The Maternal Health Network (MHN) is a UNM Health Sciences Center initiative within the New Mexico Health Care Authority's Rural Health Transformation Program (Healthy Horizons). Through the Healthy Horizons Region 3 Regional Hub, UNM coordinates a Year One statewide maternal health learning collaborative and planning process. The process assesses maternal health access needs, referral and transfer pathways, provider capacity, and regional roles, and develops findings and recommendations, including potential hub-and-spoke model options, for the Health Care Authority's consideration. The Maternal Health Network Regional Officer leads this work within a defined region of New Mexico, in collaboration with the MHN Strategic Project Director. The Regional Officer builds relationships with maternal health providers, hospitals, birth centers, FQHCs, IHS and Tribal health programs, and community-based supportive service providers; assesses regional needs and capacity; integrates UNM HSC maternal health services in underserved communities; and serves as a liaison between the University and local populations. As the network expands, the Regional Officer supervises MHN Project Managers and Program Coordinators.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in maternal health care.
• Qualitative research experience.
• Training or experience in epidemiology.
• Community engagement experience.

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

VP Health Sciences Office (014A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full-Time

Term End Date

06/30/2027

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $5,903.73 - $8,450.00

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

10/29/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.