Program Manager-Maternal Child Health Center of Excellence

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Job Summary

The College for Public Health and Social Justice at Saint Louis University seeks a highly motivated individual to join the Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence (MCH CoE) as a full-time Program Manager. This position will report to the Principal Investigator and Project Director (PI/PD) of the Center. The overarching duties are to work closely with PI/PD and provide programmatic support to achieve the HRSA funded project goals.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Closely collaborate with project partners at the local, state, regional, and national levels to implement programs in accordance with goals of MCH CoE.
• Coordinate the activities involving the Title V Directors of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa and other Advisory Board members.
• Develop and maintain relationships with MCH CoE alumni and coordinate regular communications.
• Coordinate collaborations among over 20 affiliated faculty.
• Develop and identify program management methods to enhance data collection and promote quality improvement.
• Meet with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders regularly to expand MCH competency curriculum development and monitor work plans.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and attend regular events for the program.
• Assist PD in conducting evaluations to demonstrate effective grant implementation, and in preparation of all grant-related products/deliverables and reports.
• Assist PD in student recruitment, student advising, student tracking and competency measurement.
• Coordinate and host biannual Advisory Board Meetings.
• Assist PD in organizing and keeping track of all curricular changes and student issues (e.g., changes in courses, tracking of internship experiences and products, performance measurement, etc.)
• Utilize current social media applications and develop new modalities to connect the MCH program to the larger MCH community.
• Work with College staff to develop outreach and recruitment materials for MPH students.
• Supervise MCH Research Assistants and other students who will participate in the Center's activities.
• Conduct regional needs assessments of MCH professionals to determine their continuing education and technical assistance needs.
• Other tasks that PD assigns.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform duties and tasks independently.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and other partners.
• Possess skills in analyzing information, identifying problems, applying procedures, and formulating alternatives for resolution.
• Background knowledge in the field of maternal & child health and/or Title V.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Familiarity with, or strong interest in learning website software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health with MCH concentration or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly prefer an MPH degree in a CEPH accredited MCH program.
• Prior working experience with a HRSA funded MCH CoE.

This position is being funded by a HRSA grant, therefore continuation in this position is contingent upon funding availability.

Function

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.