Perinatal Surveillance Leader - Data, Grants & Policy

New Mexico Department of Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health seeks a Perinatal Surveillance Manager in Santa Fe to lead the birth defects surveillance program, supervise PRAMS staff, and guide perinatal data analysis.

You will design surveillance systems, develop reports and infographics, manage grants and contracts, and liaise with policymakers, clinicians, and public health partners to improve maternal and perinatal health. This is a senior, full-time role requiring strong leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus eight years of professional level public health experience.
• Experience with birth defects surveillance and perinatal health data.
• Demonstrated grant writing and contract management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and staff birth defects surveillance for optimal case ascertainment.
• Manage PRAMS surveillance team and supervise data collection and analysis.
• Apply for birth defects grants; contribute to Title V grant writing and reporting.
• Oversee data management and analysis plans for perinatal surveillance systems.
• Develop standard surveillance reports, infographics, and data visualizations.

Skills

Maternal health surveillance

Grant writing

Contract management

Data analysis

Public health communications

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The New Mexico Department of Health seeks a Perinatal Surveillance Manager in Santa Fe to lead the birth defects surveillance program, supervise PRAMS staff, and guide perinatal data analysis.

You will design surveillance systems, develop reports and infographics, manage grants and contracts, and liaise with policymakers, clinicians, and public health partners to improve maternal and perinatal health. This is a senior, full-time role requiring strong leadership and communication.