Perinatal Surveillance Manager

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

This is a continuous posting and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. Welcome to the New Mexico Department of Health. To ensure health equity, we work with our partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico. The Center of Safe and Healthy Communities (CSHC) aims to reduce preventable injuries, violence, and health disparities by addressing root causes through evidence-based, community-driven strategies. We focus on fostering environments where individuals and families can thrive by promoting equity, resilience, and public health. CSHC works collaboratively with partners to implement community-driven solutions that enhance safety, well-being, and long-term public health outcomes.

Why does the job exist?

This position serves the Family Health Bureau's efforts to improve maternal and perinatal health in the state of New Mexico. The perinatal surveillance manager directs the birth defects surveillance program, supervises PRAMS staff (pregnancy risk assessment monitoring system), and newborn hearing surveillance.

How does it get done?

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

Who are the customers?

The job is done for NM women, birthing and parenting people, families, clinicians, policy makers and public health practitioners.

Ideal Candidate

• Public health maternal child health or perinatal health surveillance systems experience
• Track record of written and verbal communications skills with diverse partners/audiences
• Experience with grant writing and contract management
• Experience with policy makers, public health professionals, and clinicians
• Project management and staff management experience
• Training and experience with data analysis, evaluation design and implementation

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of professional level experience with a light strategic impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling twelve (12) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include management, supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and cellular telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Position might require infrequent travel.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.