Maternal Child Health Director
Maternal Child Health Director
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$ 68099 - 72104
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Posted on :
17-05-2025
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Job ID: 31460
Agency: Department of Health
Location:Pierre Sioux Falls or Rapid City SD Location negotiable within the state of South : $68099.08 $72104.90 Annual Salary depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: K
Closing Date: 5/22/25
The South Dakota Department of Healths programs and services help prevent illness and injury promote healthy places to live work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for respond to and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in South Dakota. We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in the Department of Health. We trust our employees to be innovative challenge existing processes and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a culturally diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership accountability communication integrity and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.
The South Dakota Department of Health values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs wants and desires when it comes to balancing the entire teams home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position.
Please visit our website at for further information about the Department of Health.
The Division of Family and Community Health Office of Lifespan Health is seeking a visionary public health leader to join its team as the Maternal Child Health Director. This position works closely with the Office of Lifespan Health Administrator and members of the Office of Lifespan Health team. This position is heavily involved in budget development and management and will write the annual Title V Block grant Application supervise the Child Health and Infant Health Coordinator and oversee Title V funded programmatic activities across five priority areas.
The successful candidate will work closely with the federal funding agency and represent South Dakota on federal calls and meetings.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in public health biological sciences or health related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience education and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities will be considered. Work history that includes experience with grants and/or program management. The candidate must have the knowledge skills and abilities to work autonomously and as a contributing and supportive member of a team. The ideal candidate will be organized plan and set goals and priorities. Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members. The ideal candidate will work cooperatively with their team to help achieve the Department of Healths public health strategic goals and demonstrate a commitment to representing the Department of Healths mission vision and values.
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
Job ID: 31460
Agency: Department of Health
Location:Pierre Sioux Falls or Rapid City SD Location negotiable within the state of South : $68099.08 $72104.90 Annual Salary depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: K
Closing Date: 5/22/25
The South Dakota Department of Healths programs and services help prevent illness and injury promote healthy places to live work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for respond to and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in South Dakota. We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in the Department of Health. We trust our employees to be innovative challenge existing processes and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a culturally diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership accountability communication integrity and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.
The South Dakota Department of Health values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs wants and desires when it comes to balancing the entire teams home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position.
Please visit our website at for further information about the Department of Health.
The Division of Family and Community Health Office of Lifespan Health is seeking a visionary public health leader to join its team as the Maternal Child Health Director. This position works closely with the Office of Lifespan Health Administrator and members of the Office of Lifespan Health team. This position is heavily involved in budget development and management and will write the annual Title V Block grant Application supervise the Child Health and Infant Health Coordinator and oversee Title V funded programmatic activities across five priority areas.
The successful candidate will work closely with the federal funding agency and represent South Dakota on federal calls and meetings.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in public health biological sciences or health related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience education and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities will be considered. Work history that includes experience with grants and/or program management. The candidate must have the knowledge skills and abilities to work autonomously and as a contributing and supportive member of a team. The ideal candidate will be organized plan and set goals and priorities. Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members. The ideal candidate will work cooperatively with their team to help achieve the Department of Healths public health strategic goals and demonstrate a commitment to representing the Department of Healths mission vision and values.
Knowledge of:
- grants management;
- program management;
- budget oversight.
Skill to:
- organize information;
- set goals and priorities;
- be forward thinking.
Ability to:
- gather analyze and interpret data;
- develop and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external partners;
- demonstrate excellent communications skills.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
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