Maternal Child Health Manager

Title: Maternal & Child Health Manager

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $100332 $113019

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location:Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Maternal & Child Health Manager in the Health Care Services Unit.

Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

The chief objective of the Manager Maternal and Child Health (MCH) is to lead and enhance the health and wellbeing of mothers and children through the strategic oversight of diverse programs and services aimed at improving health outcomes for Virginia Medicaid beneficiaries.

This role requires strong leadership to guide teams and unit staff optimize staff performance and ensure the effective of maternal and child health programs.

By aligning program objectives with the Agencys strategic goals and quality standards the Manager MCH drives impactful initiatives and fosters continuous improvement in maternal and child health services ultimately advancing the Agencys mission to improve health outcomes for all.

Located in beautiful Central Virginia the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond VA area visit:

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and wellbeing of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values service collaboration trust problem solving and adaptability.

At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are Become who you want to be That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

Knowledge of healthcare program administration.

Considerable experience researching collecting and analyzing data to help devise strategies for the programmatic and operational outcomes.

Considerable knowledge of leadership and management principles.

Considerable knowledge of and the ability to plan organize and lead work groups to ensure development implementation and maintenance of programs and operations within a matrix environment.

Considerable experience utilizing MS Office products.

Considerable experience in the interpretation and application of federal state laws/regulations.

Considerable experience meeting deadlines.

Considerable experience with communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the business.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Considerable working knowledge and experience with maternal health and child health populations.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employmentbased Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the EVerify Program.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures to include the Commonwealths Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check Education Checks if applicable Work History Verification with references.

If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed faxed emailed or handdelivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter use this link: or call DARS ator DBVI at

The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29 2010. If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application

Contact Information

Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.