Public Health Program Specialist III

DGS Office of External Affairs; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Program Specialist III to oversee day-to-day activities for the AIM program, monitor subgrants, and support maternal safety bundle implementation across participating hospitals.

The role collaborates with hospital staff and community partners, reports to the Director of the Maternal and Infant Health Bureau, and relies on data reporting and facility assessments to improve maternal health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess programmatic performance gaps using data.
• Experience with project management and tracking.
• Ability to develop needs assessments and coordinate training.
• 4+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day AIM program activities.
• Monitors subgrants and assesses facility needs.
• Supports implementation of maternal safety bundles across hospitals.
• Reports to the Director and collaborates with hospital staff and partners.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Needs assessment

Training coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Public Health Program Specialist III maintains day-to-day activities for the Alliance for Innovation in Maternal Health (AIM) program within the Mississippi State Department of Health. The position monitors subgrants, assesses facility needs, and supports the implementation of maternal safety bundles across participating hospitals. The role reports to the Director of the Maternal and Infant Health Bureau and involves data reporting, facility assessment, and collaboration with hospital staff and community partners.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree
• 4+ years of related experience
• Ability to assess programmatic performance gaps using data
• Experience with project management and tracking
• Ability to develop needs assessments and coordinate training