Pediatric Fatality Review Coordinator (Public Health Consultant - PN 20014098)
Columbus, OH, United States1w ago
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Health Department Building (HDBL)
246 North High Street
1st Floor
Columbus, 43215
Pediatric Fatality Review Coordinator
(Public Health Consultant)
About Us:
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is organized to support families by improving birth outcomes and the health status of women, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with complex health care needs. Using data and proven practice, the bureau’s programs support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, program evaluation, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.
Pediatric Fatality Review Coordinator
(Public Health Consultant)
About Us:
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is organized to support families by improving birth outcomes and the health status of women, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with complex health care needs. Using data and proven practice, the bureau’s programs support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, program evaluation, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.
What You'll Do:
The Ohio Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Consultant to support efforts to prevent child and infant deaths across Ohio. Join the Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health to work with local review boards and community partners, provide training and technical assistance, and help turn program data into meaningful prevention strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serves as a program consultant for Ohio's Child Fatality Review, Fetal Infant Mortality Review and Sudden Infant Death programs, supporting efforts to identify health risks and strengthen prevention strategies.
- Provide technical assistance to local review boards, health departments, and community partners on fatality review processes, data collection, reporting, and program activities.
- Develop and deliver training, educational materials, tools and guidance to support local review boards and promote injury prevention and infant safe sleep.
- Collaborate with state agencies, health care professionals, and community organizations to coordinate public health initiatives and reinforce prevention efforts.
- Collect, analyze, and share program data to identify causes of death, trends, and risk factors; prepare annual reports and other materials to support program decisions.
- Assist with developing program policies, objectives, and evaluation strategies to measure outcomes and improve public health practices.
- Support grant and contract activities, including reviewing funding applications, monitoring spending, and reviewing contract invoices.
Research public health issues, prepare reports and informational materials, and respond to inquiries from professionals, program participants and the public.
What You'll Do:
The Ohio Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Consultant to support efforts to prevent child and infant deaths across Ohio. Join the Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health to work with local review boards and community partners, provide training and technical assistance, and help turn program data into meaningful prevention strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serves as a program consultant for Ohio's Child Fatality Review, Fetal Infant Mortality Review and Sudden Infant Death programs, supporting efforts to identify health risks and strengthen prevention strategies.
- Provide technical assistance to local review boards, health departments, and community partners on fatality review processes, data collection, reporting, and program activities.
- Develop and deliver training, educational materials, tools and guidance to support local review boards and promote injury prevention and infant safe sleep.
- Collaborate with state agencies, health care professionals, and community organizations to coordinate public health initiatives and reinforce prevention efforts.
- Collect, analyze, and share program data to identify causes of death, trends, and risk factors; prepare annual reports and other materials to support program decisions.
- Assist with developing program policies, objectives, and evaluation strategies to measure outcomes and improve public health practices.
- Support grant and contract activities, including reviewing funding applications, monitoring spending, and reviewing contract invoices.
Research public health issues, prepare reports and informational materials, and respond to inquiries from professionals, program participants and the public.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Position Qualifications:
Option 1:
6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working collaboratively with coalitions or groups)
Completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field
Must be able to provide own transportation.
OR
Option 2:
18 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working collaboratively with coalitions or groups)
Completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field
Must be able to provide own transportation.
OR
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Graduate or advanced degree in public health, healthcare, health administration, or related field
Experience with fatality review processes (e.g., child fatality review, fetal infant mortality review)
Experience providing consultation or technical assistance regarding fatality review programs
Experience analyzing and interpreting mortality data
Experience working with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office software)
Experience preparing and delivering speeches, presentations, or trainings before specialized audiences and the general public
Experience evaluating program and outcome data
Experience monitoring program compliance
Experience organizing and leading meetings
Experience developing and monitoring contracts and/or grants
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record
Job Skills: Public Health
Technical Skills: Program Management, Database Administration, Grant Administration, Data Analytics
Professional Skills: Consultation, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Strategic Thinking
Educational Transcript Requirements:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Position Qualifications:
Option 1:
6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working collaboratively with coalitions or groups)
Completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field
Must be able to provide own transportation.
OR
Option 2:
18 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working collaboratively with coalitions or groups)
Completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field