MCH Maternal Mortality Review Coordinator

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Maternal and Child Health Section (MCH) is recruiting for a MCH Maternal Mortality Review Coordinator to provide overall implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the state-wide Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMRC).

In this position you will provide leadership to the various aspects of planning, organizing and implementing Maternal Mortality Review processes and procedures; complying with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MMRC best practices, and collecting, researching and analyzing data and materials for case investigations and reviews. You will also be the project management lead for the MMRC which includes working with the Committee Chair in all aspects of planning, conducting and follow-up on case review meetings.

You will work with a team to ensure quality improvement initiatives for all aspects of MMRC processes and is responsible for developing and disseminating required and requested reports of MMRC activities and recommendations. You will coordinate and collaborate between the MMRC and governmental, voluntary, professional and business organizations and agencies for the purpose of MMRC initiatives. You will maintain communication with committee members such as providing email updates when needed, sending reminders about Oregon Board requirements (e.g., annual courses), and participating in the addition of new MMRC members during open recruitments.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

What's in it for you?

• Salary Range: $5,747 - $8,831
• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

Most of this work (90%) may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Desired Attributes

• Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
• Knowledge of database operation and management.
• Skills in analyzing data, interpreting results, writing and producing reports and summaries.
• Knowledge of program and system evaluation, design, and implementation techniques.
• Knowledge of public health surveillance methods.
• Knowledge and work experience in maternal, child, and family health preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with MMRCs preferred.
• RN or other MCH related clinical experience (e.g., nursing, medicine, midwifery, audiology, psychology, social work) preferred.
• Technology skills set to keep all data secure whether working onsite or remotely.

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-162209

 Application Deadline: 08/05/2024

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-162209

 Application Deadline: 08/05/2024