Maternal Health Impact Coordinator

Job Description

Job Summary:

The UW Population Health Institute seeks an outreach specialist to support maternal health initiatives at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). This position is based in the Family Health Section, Bureau of Community Health Promotion, Division of Public Health, DHS. This position is under the supervision of the Maternal and Infant Health Unit Supervisor.

This position will support the Maternal Mortality Review (MMR) program and the Maternal Health Innovation (MHI) program by operationalizing strategic and communications plans, developing and implementing a process for prioritizing MMR Team (MMRT) recommendations, evaluating the reach and implementation of prioritized recommendations, and coordinating outreach to and collaborating with community and other statewide partners to increase utilization of MMRT and MHI recommendations.

This position will also assist with coordinating the work of Wisconsin’s Maternal Mortality Review Impact Team, which is tasked with amplifying MMRT and MHI recommendations and highlighting action steps. This includes developing a recruitment plan and team charter, as well as developing regular content briefs and supporting documents.

Key activities will consist of:

developing and implementing communications and dissemination plans
developing and implementing a process for prioritizing MMRT recommendations
evaluating the reach and implementation of prioritized recommendations (assessing successes, challenges, and impacts)
building relationships with statewide partners
facilitating bidirectional engagements with partners (i.e., listening sessions, forums, co-learning events, etc.)
coordinating and maintaining the work of the MMR Impact Team
supporting work of MMR and MHI programs by elevating MMRT and Maternal Health Task Force findings and data with a prevention lens

Responsibilities:

Delivers and assists with planning outreach program activities, strengthens partnerships, ensures adherence to policy, and assists with program administration to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community. Strives to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences. May assist with tracking and managing the outreach program budget.

25% Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
20% Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
15% Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
30% Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
10% Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in public health, social work, sociology or related field.

Qualifications:

Required:

Minimum one year experience managing or coordinating programs or projects, preferably related to public health.
At least one year of experience working in public health or a related field, preferably related to maternal/child health OR at least one year of work experience partnering with community partners.

Preferred:

Experience with strategic communications, writing, or content development for multiple audiences.
Experience and comfort with organizing and facilitating meetings.

Experience with program evaluation and measuring and tracking program outcomes including managing or developing an evaluation plan.

Experience developing collaborative and positive relationships with diverse internal and external partners.
Experience providing consultation and technical assistance to a variety of partners in a sensitive and context-specific manner.

Skills and Abilities:

Flexibility and resourcefulness to work independently and in a team environment.
Commitment to fostering and promoting respect and professionalism in the workplace in working with various internal and external partners.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and deadlines while maintaining high quality work.
Strong verbal and written skills to effectively communicate results, present information, and respond to questions from diverse audiences (including public health professionals, community partners, etc.).
Ability to interpret data and translate data into action

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% – 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum salary for the position is $65,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)

Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the “Apply Now” button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Brittany Brown
[email protected]
608-265-2978
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Outreach Specialist(OE009)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/POP HEALTH INST/PHI

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

302768-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.