IN-IDOH-Maternal Fetal Death Prevention Coordinator

Maternal Fetal Deaths Prevention Coordinator This position serves as the Maternal and Fetal Fatality Prevention Coordinator within the Division of Fatality Review and Prevention (FRP) at the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). The purpose of this position is to develop and support new and ongoing fatality prevention initiatives to reduce maternal and fetal mortality rates in Indiana. FRP has three components:fatality review, data, andprevention, and this position oversees efforts that fall under each with regard to preventing fatalities in infants and children. This position will focus on the development and implementation of maternal and fetal fatality prevention throughout the state. This position will work closely with state maternal mortality review teams and fetal infant mortality review teams to further implement recommendations. This position will create fatality prevention materials that are focusing on the maternal and fetal populations. This position will collaborate with family resource centers to develop a network of partners and get involved with local community initiatives. This position will lead trainings and presentations focusing on fatality prevention on a wide range of topics. This position will search for and present at conferences nationwide. Providing technical assistance, training, public speaking, and meeting facilitation are also important requirements of this position. This position will also involve contract development, monitoring of federal and state budgets, annual report and strategic plan writing, and creation of prevention education materials. This position contributes to the IDOH/Commission/Office/Division vision, mission, and objectives by facilitating the integration of public health and prevention activities to improve the health of Hoosiers.

Employee must think critically and have the analytical ability to develop and enhance systems to acquire the best strategies for prevention. Employee must be able to work within program guidelines and within established time frames. Employee must be able to work well independently and know when to solicit advice/assistance from Director. Employee must be flexible and adaptable to policy changes and must be able to use sound judgment and decision-making ability in order to make appropriate recommendations. This position requires significant attention to detail and the ability to work with internal and external partners. The incumbent must also be able to resolve problems, logically develop ideas, interpret policy, and have superb oral and written skills. This position requires travel to meetings statewide and for engagement work in communities. Responsibility: Incumbent has high level responsibility for ensuring compliance with state and federal grant requirements and adherence to IDOH and FRP goals and objectives. The position will serve as the program's liaison to community leaders, physicians, hospitals, related family service providers and agencies, as well as to civic groups, advocates and consumers. This position will be responsible for facilitating community meetings and developing written reports, grant proposals and other documentation pertaining to prevention programs. This position reports to the Prevention Programs Director of the Fatality Review and Prevention Division. Employee will keep Director informed regarding matters that may impact the goals, vision, and mission of the program. Employee will receive some instruction from supervisor but independent judgment is critical to efficient daily operations. Employee will apply HIPAA policies where applicable and maintain confidentiality when communicating with program partners. Personal Work Relationships: Employee will interact in a professional manner with Director, co-workers, department staff, and other agency and professional staff. Incumbent works with Division staff, Community Action Team members, and public, state, and federal representatives, and other stakeholders in the public and private sector for the purpose of developing and monitoring effective development of prevention program activities. Physical Effort: Position is primarily a desk job; however, statewide travel is required. Requires extensive computer use and ability to be mobile in small confined spaces. The incumbent must be able to lift and transport boxes and education materials.