Program Director Maternal Child - HRSA/Healthy Start

Broward Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward Health is seeking an experienced leader for the Healthy Start Initiative in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This role focuses on eliminating disparities in perinatal health and improving maternal health outcomes through overseeing programs and grants.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN, seven years of related maternal–child experience, and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida. This position offers a chance to make impactful changes in community health.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related maternal–child experience.
• Experience with grant funding is a plus.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida or multi-state license.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the Healthy Start Initiative.
• Engages with community and stakeholders.
• Leads development of work plans and performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership in maternal health initiatives

Stakeholder engagement

Grant management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Job description

Summary

Provides leadership and oversight for the Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health to improve maternal health outcomes through outcome improvement initiatives, the programs, and grants associated with the program. Establishes and maintains effective relations with federal, state, local, and private funders. Leads post‑award implementation including development of work plans and performance matrix for programs, established data system integration protocols for data collection, integrity analysis, and reporting. Serves as subject matter leader in maternal health. Engages with community and other stakeholders through participation on local boards and advisory boards.

Broward Health Point

Shift: Shift 1

FTE: 1.000000

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required (BSN).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (AD in Nursing, RN Diploma, BSN, or MSN).

Experience

• Seven years of related maternal–child experience.
• Experience working with grant funding is a plus.

Credentials

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or holds a multi‑state nursing license; or able to obtain license prior to start is required.

Bonus exclusions may apply in accordance with policy HR‑004‑026.

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