Senior Manager of Maternal Health Program

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Senior Manager of Maternal Health Program

REPORTS TO: President/Chief Executive Officer

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

The Maternal Health Program Manager supports training and technical assistance (T/TA) aimed at improving maternal health outcomes for health center patients. The Program Manager will serve as an NJPCA liaison for maternal health care providers at the FQHCs with a focus on developing community partnerships, improving stakeholder engagements, and creating linkages to resources for improved maternal health outcomes. This role requires a clear understanding of maternal health-related issues, data and policy that can impact birth-related maternal health complications and maternal death.

RESPONSIBILITIES & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

· Master’s degree (public health, public policy, social work or equivalent)

· At least 5-7 years of professional experience in stakeholder engagement and project coordination, preferably in maternal health or related health field.

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

· Experience in community organizing and/or engagement.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Strategic thinking and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

· Proactive and self-motivated with a high level of initiative.

· Proficiency in meeting facilitation, ensuring productive discussions, effective decision-making, and action item follow-up.

· Proficiency in tracking grant activities and preparing accurate and timely reports.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and present comprehensive project reports.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

· Stakeholder Management and Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including community members, community-based organizations, health systems, and implementation teams. Collaborate with partners to lead and track progress of initiatives. Conduct regular meetings with community members involved to ensure engagement and active participation.

· Research and Best Practices: Stay informed about the current maternal health landscape, identifying best practices, standards, guidelines, and innovative policy approaches. Identify opportunities for health centers to connect with additional community providers and initiatives to enhance access to maternal care resources for their patients.

· Design Strategy and Strategic Planning: Apply design strategy expertise to develop innovative approaches to address maternal health challenges. Assist in the formulation of goals, objectives, and key performance indicators to measure progress and success. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of strategic initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and recommending adjustments as needed.

· Meeting Facilitation: Facilitate all meetings, workshops, and collaborative sessions with stakeholders, ensuring productive discussions, effective decision-making, and action item follow-up. Create and maintain meeting agendas, manage meeting logistics, and document meeting minutes. Employ facilitation techniques to promote engagement, creativity, and consensus-building among participants at both in-person and virtual meetings. Guide participants through problem-solving processes, encouraging diverse perspectives and fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

· Project Coordination and Monitoring: Monitor the progress of maternal health projects. Prepare status reports, summaries, and dashboards for presentation to mid and senior-level management.

Salary Range: $85,000-95,000 (this is a 12-month grant funded position with an opportunity to become full-time, permanent).Company Description

New Jersey Primary Care Association, Inc. (NJPCA) is a not-for-profit corporation that represents the organizational providers and affiliates of community-based ambulatory healthcare, specifically focusing on FQHCs in the State of New Jersey. The Association’s primary goal is the expansion and provision of quality, cost-effective and efficient primary healthcare and it seeks new and expanded revenue sources for these services. The NJPCA is committed to fostering collaboration among the Health Centers that ensure access to comprehensive healthcare services.

Full-time

Fully remote