What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Operations Branch Manager position at Texas Department of State Health Services?
Date: Jan 27, 2025
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.
Employee Benefits
DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.
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Functional Title: Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Operations Branch Manager
Job Title: Manager IV
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Maternal & Child Health Prog
Posting Number: 1924
Closing Date: 02/10/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25
Salary Range: $5,797.67 - $7,653.00
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Part-Time
Travel: Up to 20%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)
Other Locations: Austin
MOS Codes
0203,0207,0302,0370,0520,0602,0802,1802,1803,2340,5502,6302,6502,7202,7208,7210,7220,7502,8005,8858
9702,16GX,3D0X1,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,86P0,8U000,9G100,BOSN,ELC,ISS,MAT,MED,MLES,MSSD
MSSE,MSSR,OSS,WEPS
Brief Job Description
Under the general direction of the Maternal and Child Health Director, the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Operations Manager oversees daily operations and staff of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Branch. Responsibilities include responding to stakeholder inquiries, planning, implementing, and evaluating activities of the branch. Daily duties involve management and oversight of sensitive and confidential mortality and morbidity record reviews and support of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee. Oversees and participates in the writing of maternal mortality and morbidity grant applications, deliverables, renewals, work plans, performance measures, budgets, and progress reports. Work is performed with moderate supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of 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.
(40%) Supervises and manages Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Operations Branch staff. Work includes overseeing daily operations of the branch, identifying staff development and training requirements, performance monitoring and conducting performance evaluations, approving leave, recommending, and approving merit increases, counseling staff as needed, interviewing, and selecting individuals for hire, and providing ongoing guidance and leadership in staff work efforts. Oversees the establishment goals and objectives; developing and approving schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and managing evaluation activities. Provides leadership so that program activities are integrated with other interagency initiatives and activities and are in alignment with and work to achieve agency, state, and national goals and objectives.
(30%) Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities such as managing oversight of sensitive and confidential mortality and morbidity record reviews and management and support of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force as described by statute. Responsible for confirming Task Force's activities follow the quality improvement cycle, including translation of findings into actionable recommendations and implementation of programming to support recommendations. Manages and monitors program and task force operations and contracts to include analyzing clinical files, data and trends to identify strengths and areas needing improvement and confirms legislative compliance. Recommends and implements strategies for improvement including policy revisions and public health program changes. Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance with stakeholders.
(15%) Oversees the development, review, revision, and implementation of maternal mortality and morbidity legislation, reviews, tracks, and prepares analyses of state and federal legislation relevant to maternal mortality and morbidity. Developing and evaluating budget requests, monitoring budget expenditures, and adjusting as necessary.
(10%) Oversees and participates in the writing of maternal mortality and morbidity grant applications and renewals as needed. Manages activities to meet deliverables, work plans, and performance measures. Establishes and monitors grant budgets. Develops applicant review tools, evaluates funding proposals, and makes recommendations for funding. Monitors progress on work plan objectives and activities.
(5%) Coordinates and/or participates in special projects, as assigned. 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 or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Responsible for reporting on Title V Block Grant performance measures as assigned and relevant to this position.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge in supervision of employees such as hiring, staff development, evaluation, and counseling of employees, and identification and implementation of maternal mortality and morbidity activities.
Knowledge of public health practice and of the laws and ordinances governing public health operations.
Knowledge of integrated data management systems for the identification and monitoring of records.
Knowledge of quality improvement strategies and analysis to provide models for care performance improvement.
Knowledge of managing programs and committees.
Knowledge of the state of minority health and the social determinants of health that may disproportionately populations.
Knowledge of principles of social marketing.
Knowledge of principles of adult education.
Skill in program monitoring and evaluation.
Skill in data collection using statistical principles to create numerical or graphical representations of data trends or task force findings.
Skill in interpreting meaning from data collected and conveying that meaning to internal and external stakeholders.
Skill in integrated data management systems for the identification and monitoring of records.
Skill in researching, analyzing, compiling, and disseminating information.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, health care regulations and legislation.
Ability to plan, assign and monitor the work of others.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to speak in public and give presentations.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups, including peers, internal and external stakeholders, customers, and clients.
Ability to effectively liaison between stakeholder groups and the Department for the purposes of enhancing the visibility of the task force and promoting its recommendations.
Ability to develop educational and public awareness materials for a range of audiences.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications
N/A
Initial Screening Criteria
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field such as public health, health sciences, public administration, psychology, health education, or community health required. Master’s degree in public health or a related field such as health sciences, public administration, psychology, health education, or community health preferred.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the field of maternal and child health or similar program with a public health perspective.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in supervision of employees including hiring, staff development and evaluation, counseling, and identification and implementation of human resource activities.
Experience in program planning and management.
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
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.
Employee Benefits
DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.
Review our Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to State of Texas Jobs.
Functional Title: Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Operations Branch Manager
Job Title: Manager IV
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Maternal & Child Health Prog
Posting Number: 1924
Closing Date: 02/10/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25
Salary Range: $5,797.67 - $7,653.00
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Part-Time
Travel: Up to 20%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)
Other Locations: Austin
MOS Codes
0203,0207,0302,0370,0520,0602,0802,1802,1803,2340,5502,6302,6502,7202,7208,7210,7220,7502,8005,8858
9702,16GX,3D0X1,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,86P0,8U000,9G100,BOSN,ELC,ISS,MAT,MED,MLES,MSSD
MSSE,MSSR,OSS,WEPS
Brief Job Description
Under the general direction of the Maternal and Child Health Director, the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Operations Manager oversees daily operations and staff of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Branch. Responsibilities include responding to stakeholder inquiries, planning, implementing, and evaluating activities of the branch. Daily duties involve management and oversight of sensitive and confidential mortality and morbidity record reviews and support of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee. Oversees and participates in the writing of maternal mortality and morbidity grant applications, deliverables, renewals, work plans, performance measures, budgets, and progress reports. Work is performed with moderate supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of 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.
(40%) Supervises and manages Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Operations Branch staff. Work includes overseeing daily operations of the branch, identifying staff development and training requirements, performance monitoring and conducting performance evaluations, approving leave, recommending, and approving merit increases, counseling staff as needed, interviewing, and selecting individuals for hire, and providing ongoing guidance and leadership in staff work efforts. Oversees the establishment goals and objectives; developing and approving schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and managing evaluation activities. Provides leadership so that program activities are integrated with other interagency initiatives and activities and are in alignment with and work to achieve agency, state, and national goals and objectives.
(30%) Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities such as managing oversight of sensitive and confidential mortality and morbidity record reviews and management and support of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force as described by statute. Responsible for confirming Task Force's activities follow the quality improvement cycle, including translation of findings into actionable recommendations and implementation of programming to support recommendations. Manages and monitors program and task force operations and contracts to include analyzing clinical files, data and trends to identify strengths and areas needing improvement and confirms legislative compliance. Recommends and implements strategies for improvement including policy revisions and public health program changes. Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance with stakeholders.
(15%) Oversees the development, review, revision, and implementation of maternal mortality and morbidity legislation, reviews, tracks, and prepares analyses of state and federal legislation relevant to maternal mortality and morbidity. Developing and evaluating budget requests, monitoring budget expenditures, and adjusting as necessary.
(10%) Oversees and participates in the writing of maternal mortality and morbidity grant applications and renewals as needed. Manages activities to meet deliverables, work plans, and performance measures. Establishes and monitors grant budgets. Develops applicant review tools, evaluates funding proposals, and makes recommendations for funding. Monitors progress on work plan objectives and activities.
(5%) Coordinates and/or participates in special projects, as assigned. 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 or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Responsible for reporting on Title V Block Grant performance measures as assigned and relevant to this position.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge in supervision of employees such as hiring, staff development, evaluation, and counseling of employees, and identification and implementation of maternal mortality and morbidity activities.
Knowledge of public health practice and of the laws and ordinances governing public health operations.
Knowledge of integrated data management systems for the identification and monitoring of records.
Knowledge of quality improvement strategies and analysis to provide models for care performance improvement.
Knowledge of managing programs and committees.
Knowledge of the state of minority health and the social determinants of health that may disproportionately populations.
Knowledge of principles of social marketing.
Knowledge of principles of adult education.
Skill in program monitoring and evaluation.
Skill in data collection using statistical principles to create numerical or graphical representations of data trends or task force findings.
Skill in interpreting meaning from data collected and conveying that meaning to internal and external stakeholders.
Skill in integrated data management systems for the identification and monitoring of records.
Skill in researching, analyzing, compiling, and disseminating information.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, health care regulations and legislation.
Ability to plan, assign and monitor the work of others.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to speak in public and give presentations.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups, including peers, internal and external stakeholders, customers, and clients.
Ability to effectively liaison between stakeholder groups and the Department for the purposes of enhancing the visibility of the task force and promoting its recommendations.
Ability to develop educational and public awareness materials for a range of audiences.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications
N/A
Initial Screening Criteria
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field such as public health, health sciences, public administration, psychology, health education, or community health required. Master’s degree in public health or a related field such as health sciences, public administration, psychology, health education, or community health preferred.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the field of maternal and child health or similar program with a public health perspective.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in supervision of employees including hiring, staff development and evaluation, counseling, and identification and implementation of human resource activities.
Experience in program planning and management.
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
Salary : $5,798 - $7,653
