Maternal and Child Health Unit Coordinator - Austin, United States - Dept of State Health Services

Dept of State Health Services

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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Unit Coordinator (Program Specialist VI) works under the direction of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Unit Director.

This position performs highly advanced (senior level) consultative services, technical assistance, analysis activities, and oversight of multiple operational aspects of the Maternal and Child Health Unit.

This work includes, but is not limited to extensive knowledge of rules and rule making process, regulations, managing the planning, development, and coordination and implementation of maternal and child health initiatives (women's and maternal health, perinatal and infant health, child and adolescent health, and children and youth with special health care needs) along with conducting research and analysis, and oversight and evaluation of strategic plans and initiatives including efforts surrounding health equity and health in all policies.

This position may represent the Unit and the Unit Director on agency-wide committees.

This position will coordinate with the MCH Section and Division for Community Health Improvement (Division) on legislative analyses, bill tracking and implementation as well as provide oversight for Unit and/or Section workgroups and councils.? The incumbent shall prepare reports, presentations, briefings and other documents for the Unit, Section, Medical Director, and/or the Assistant Commissioner for the Division.? This position will serve as a team lead on projects and/or initiatives and shall provide support for the Title V MCH Block Grant as well as on other quality improvement initiatives to improve program operations.

The incumbent works under mínimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.(30%) Provides guidance to programs within the Unit on policy, planning and administrative operations of the Department.

Facilitates and coordinates the flow of program and administrative assignments and composes/edits final responses. Works closely with staff to coordinate operational assignments. Maintains continuous communication and coordination with Directors/Managers through the distribution of memoranda and by conducting meetings as needed. Establishes short-term, mid-term and long-term goals and objectives, policies, procedures and standards for the Unit. Works closely with Directors/Managers and staff to assure strategic and operational plans and reports are submitted timely and accurately. Makes data and information available to decision makers to assist them with policy decisions and resource allocations. Oversees the compliance/response to external audits and investigations (State Auditors, Governmental Accounting Office, Federal agencies, etc.).

Oversees memoranda, correspondence, productivity reports and studies (compliance/response to House/Senate Bills, Riders, etc.) within the Unit in consultation with the Section, Division, and/or the Government Affairs Unit.

Represents the Unit and/or Unit Director on executive and senior-level workgroups and committees.
- (25%) Facilitates alignment and coordination of Unit functions toward strategic goals and objectives, develops priorities and standards for achieving goals and directs evaluation activities. Oversees special projects using a public health prevention framework where health policy is incorporated and evaluated in program activities and initiatives. Facilitates appropriate Unit involvement with inter
- and intra-agency activities related to health policy priorities and the implementation of health service systems for programs within MCH Unit. Identifies opportunities for the Unit to further strategic goals and makes recommendations to improve the overall relationship between Section/DSHS and legislative leadership.
- (20%) Coordinates Unit activities related to legislative and appropriations issues. Coordinates with the Section and/or Division on legislative analysis, tracking and activities for the Section. Works with programs to develop bill analysis and cost estimates, revise legislation, and to monitor compliance with legislative mandates. Communicates with department staff, stakeholders, legislators, advocates and others on legislation affecting the Section. Participates directly in activities related to appropriations issues, rulemaking associated with key legislation, interim studies or project work teams, and outreach activities designed to improve the overall relationship between Unit/Section/DSHS and legislative leadership.
- (20%) Conducts complex research and analysis of MCH and related topics; examines proposed legislation, laws, rules, regulations, or policies that impact or potentially impact the agency or initiatives. Consults with public stakeholders, interest groups (both state and national level) and HHS enterprise staff to strategically plan program services and discuss program