Associate Director of the Maternal Health Program

Details

Posted: 17-Feb-24

Location: Stanford, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 101696

Stanford University is seeking an Administrative Services Administrator 3 to direct complex programs or functions in consultation with senior leadership.

The California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC), based within the Stanford University School of Medicine, is seeking an Administrative Services Administrator 3 to serve as the Associate Director of the Maternal Health Program. This person would lead and administer a 10 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant award under minimal supervision and in collaboration with Stanford faculty, State of CA leadership, community and patients with lived experience.

The Associate Director of the Maternal Health Program will oversee all planning, implementation, collaboration and operations related to the grant. This will include development and implementation of the needs assessment, strategic plan, implementation of evidence based interventions and evaluation. In addition, the position will be responsible for launching a Maternal Health data dashboard to track data metrics. This position will supervise two direct reports.

CMQCC's mission is to end preventable morbidity, mortality and racial disparities in California maternity care through the development and application of research, quality improvement toolkits, and state-wide data driven collaboratives. CMQCC actively engages with 300 hospital), external stakeholder groups across the state, and other Stanford University departments. In addition, CMQCC is responsible for safely stewarding large data sets received from external organizations. Over the last 15 years, working collaboratively with an extensive set of stakeholder partners and hospitals, CMQCC has played an important role in dramatically reducing California's maternal mortality rate and improving statewide perinatal outcomes.

CMQCC actively welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences, but familiarity with obstetric care, community engagement and program implementation are a plus. Bay Area residents are strongly preferred for this Stanford-based position and will be expected to work at CMQCC's Palo Alto offices at least twice a week, but candidates outside of the Bay Area will be considered. Candidates with an interest in this position will submit both a cover letter and a resume

Duties include:
* Lead needs assessment, strategic planning and analysis of maternal health across California. May provide development of program or initiative from initial concept to implementation.
* Manage the implementation and evaluation of programs or functions.
* Develop, recruit and support a multidisciplinary Maternal Health Task Force Committee.
* Engage community in the execution of the HRSA grant deliverables.
* Oversee the interpretation, implementation and compliance with Stanford policies and regulations. Recommend actions and/or resolve complex issues that often span organizational boundaries.
* Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal partners, community and constituencies.
* Develop and manage outreach strategy that includes relationship development, communications, and compliance.
* Oversee or supervise staff in the development and implementation of programs or functions.
* May develop and/or oversee grant budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Master's in Public Health preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
* Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate constituencies which could span multiple organizational boundaries.
* Demonstrated excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills.
* Demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions using good business judgment and innovative and creative problem-solving.
* Demonstrated ability to manage financial, organizational and staff resources.
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships.
* Relevant subject matter expertise.
* Knowledge of evidence based interventions, quality improvement and implementation science approaches
* Experience in needs assessment and strategic planning development
* Experience and skill in collecting, reporting and analyzing outcome data
* Experience with volunteer recruitment and community engagement
* Ability to travel within California
* Knowledge of State and Local Health Department and professional organization structure and services related to maternal and child health desired.
* Ability to develop program partnerships, community engagement and funding sources.
* Ability to lead, oversee and direct staff.
* Ability to manage budgets and develop financial plans.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

* Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
* Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
* Occasionally use a telephone.
* Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

• - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Additional PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended hours or weekends.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the University reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is between $119,000 to $175,000 based on commensurate experience and background.

~ All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels. ~

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Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4123
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: K
• Department URL: http://pediatrics.stanford.edu/
• Requisition ID: 101696
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible