Maternal Health and Safety Coordinator

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Functional Title: Maternal Health and Safety Coordinator 
Job Title: Program Specialist V 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Maternal & Child Health Prog 
Posting Number: 7601 
Closing Date: 08/15/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21 
Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $5,888.50 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework:  
Travel:  
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM) 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,86P0,88A0,88B0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

This position works on high priority quality improvement initiatives to improve the health and safety of women and mothers in Texas. Oversees planning, development, coordination, and implementation of Maternal and Child Health (MCH)-funded initiatives. Provides leadership and management of interagency agreements and MCH projects. Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares data and reports in response to requests for information and aligns with routine reporting requirements. Coordinates assigned activities with contractors, MCH staff, community stakeholders, hospitals, academic institutions and training programs, regional and local public health departments, other governmental agencies, community-based organizations, and the public. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Maternal and Infant Health and Safety Branch Manager within the Maternal and Child Health Unit, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. 

Provides consultation and technical assistance to plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor statewide maternal and child health activities. Works with agency stakeholders to support the activities of the Maternal and Infant Health and Safety Branch, the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Unit and the Community Health Improvement Division. Plans, implements, and evaluates activities related to assigned initiatives, including development of program design, evaluation, administrative rules, policies and procedures, programmatic resources, event specifications and guides. Identifies collaborative opportunities among program partner agencies and organizations by addressing issues, such as acute and chronic disease and injury, healthy lifestyles, and health disparities to assure positive health outcomes for maternal women. (40%) 

Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares material in response to requests for information and reports. Maintains current awareness of national and local legislation and policies specific to maternal safety and maternal and child health in general. Works in collaboration with academic institutions, community and faith-based organizations, and other state agencies, that address MCH priorities. Develops and reports on activities in support of the national and state performance measures, health status indicators, and outcome measures. (15%) 

Coordinates planning and development of population-based services and implementation activities in partnership with DSHS Public Health Regions and other Divisions, public health agencies, other state agencies and non-governmental organizations. Promotes use of evidence-based and promising practices. Develops statewide educational activities as appropriate. Establishes networks between regional and state agency staff and community groups to address maternal health and safety and maternal and child health outcomes. Seeks opportunities to integrate services for physical and mental health. (15%)

Provides communication support for MCH initiatives and program activities, including development of program briefs, bulletins, success stories, presentations, partner status updates, meeting agendas, memos, and emails. Maintains contact rosters for hospitals, faculty, and partners. Prepares communications in response to information requests from community, agency and hospital partners and provides administrative support as needed to reach program goals and objectives. Coordinates activities including in-person meetings and routine monthly support calls for partners. (15%)

Provides subject matter expertise and speaks to communities and professional groups including, but not limited to, Texas Medical Association, Texas Hospital Association, Texas Nurses Association, Perinatal Care Regions, and regional and local health officials on assigned maternal and child health topics. Coordinates, improves, and stimulates interest in special projects to improve maternal and child health. Provides leadership for projects or research studies to build public health workforce capacity to increase access to primary and preventive health care. (10%)

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery, Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, and/or serving on the State Medical Operations Center (SMOC) team.  Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health administration at federal, state, and local levels; principles of monitoring and evaluation; benchmarking; development of evaluation tools; program development, planning, and implementation; contract/performance monitoring and providing technical assistance; grant and report writing principles and practices. 

Skill in: Using personal computers, with knowledge of word processing and ability to learn other applications as required; strategic planning; human relations; interpreting data; managing multiple tasks; program development and implementation. 

Ability to: Function as a member of a team; work collaboratively and productively with people from varying professional, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds; analyze and solve complex organizational problems; think creatively and work independently; manage a variety of tasks and priorities; prioritize, schedule, and monitor completion of complex assignments; maintain effective working relationships; gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and data; communicate complex information clearly, concisely and effectively orally and in writing with a variety of audiences and with internal and external stakeholders; produce written materials that are easily understood by a broad audience; develop, evaluate, and interpret, programmatic and administrative policies and procedures. 

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

A Bachelor’s degree in an area related to public health, health policy, and/or maternal and child health. Master’s degree preferred.   

Experience working with public health, population health, or health policy development, preferably in maternal and child health.  

Experience in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.   

Experience developing, writing, and presenting reports 

Additional Information:

N/A

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  Download the I-9 form