Sr. Manager, Perinatal Program

Public Health, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)

13 paid holidays

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Department of Public Health in Georgia seeks a Sr. Manager, Perinatal Programs to provide statewide leadership and operational support for perinatal health initiatives within the Division of Women, Children, and Nursing Services.

The role ensures alignment with objectives, funding requirements, and program guidelines, while guiding grants, reporting, contracts, and fiscal oversight across the state.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Public Health or related field.
• Experience with contracts, grants and related reporting.
• High school diploma/GED and ten years of professional level experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and provide ongoing support for perinatal and women's health initiatives to improve maternal and infant outcomes.
• Provide leadership and monitoring for quality improvement initiatives within the Georgia Perinatal Quality Collaborative (GaPQC).
• Provide leadership and support for the Regional Perinatal System ensuring alignment with statewide priorities and integration of services to reach rural areas of the state.
• Collaborate with the RPC Medical Directors and Outreach Educators on program implementation, clinical quality improvement, and education activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, Regional Perinatal Centers, and community organizations to coordinate perinatal health activities.
• Develop and revise policies, procedures, guidelines, and strategic plans for women's health perinatal initiatives.
• Set project goals, monitor progress, and contribute to maternal and infant health initiatives including grant applications and reports.
• Assist in new contracts and initiatives, required reporting, and on-site visits to hospitals and partners.
• Support the Perinatal Clinical team in training and technical support for hospital teams to optimize perinatal care.
• Assist with grant applications, reporting, and fiscal oversight to ensure compliance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret perinatal program data to monitor outcomes and guide quality improvement including remote maternal care services.
• Represent the Office of Women's Health in statewide committees to promote perinatal priorities.
• Support priorities within the Division of Women, Children, and Nursing Services.

Education

Masters degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Manager, Perinatal Program

Agency

Department of Public Health

Job Requisition ID

JR0000005836

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation

PAY GRADE: O $69,134.16 - $91,309.47

Job Summary

The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Sr. Manager, Perinatal Programs within the Division of Women, Children, and Nursing Services. The Sr. Manager, Perinatal Programs will provide statewide leadership and operational and programmatic support for perinatal health initiatives and activities. This role is responsible for ensuring that all efforts align with established objectives and comply with funding requirements, reporting standards, and program guidelines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and provide ongoing support for perinatal and women's health initiatives to improve maternal and infant outcomes.
• Provide leadership and monitoring for quality improvement (QI) initiatives within the Georgia Perinatal Quality Collaborative (GaPQC).
• Provide leadership and support for the Regional Perinatal System ensuring alignment with statewide priorities and integration of services to reach rural areas of the state.
• Works collaboratively with the RPC Medical Directors and Outreach Educators by providing guidance and support with program implementation, clinical quality improvement, and education activities in collaboration with the Women's Health Perinatal Clinical team.
• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, Regional Perinatal Centers, community organizations to coordinate perinatal health activities to advance equitable access to care.
• Develop and revise policies, procedures, guidelines, and strategic plans for women's health perinatal initiatives.
• Set project goals, monitor progress, and contribute to current and future maternal and infant health initiatives including grant applications, reports, and fiscal oversight.
• Assist in the development of new contracts and initiatives, required reporting, and on-site visits to hospitals, hospital systems, and partner organizations.
• Support the Perinatal Clinical team in conducting training and technical support for hospital teams to optimize perinatal care at their facility and within the broader regional network.
• Assist with grant applications, reporting, and fiscal oversight to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret perinatal program data to monitor outcomes, identify disparities, and guide quality improvement including remote maternal care services.
• Represent the Office of Women's Health in statewide committees, task forces to promote perinatal and women's health priorities.
• Support priorities within the Division of Women, Children, and Nursing Services.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Public Health or related field

Experience with contracts, grants and related reporting

Additional Information

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance is not provided. In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Benefits

• Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
• In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees
• Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and ten (10) years of professional level experience OR an equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job experience or training that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year over year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.