State of Missouri · 2 days ago
MCH Program Associate (3350019)
Jefferson City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe State of Missouri is seeking a qualified professional to join their Maternal Child Health (MCH) Leadership Team as an MCH Program Associate. This entry-level position supports MCH contracts with local public health agencies and provides assistance for MCH and Title V MCH Block Grant programs.
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Responsibilities
Assist with planning, promoting, implementing, and evaluating MCH programs and services and the Title V MCH Block Grant
Perform day-to-day program activities including meeting with MCH partners and contractors, evaluating health information, and participating in MCH and public health events
Perform contract preparation, invoicing, monitoring, and risk assessment
Provide support for programs and processes, including: budget preparation and review; developing and providing training for program staff, contractors, and external MCH partners; assisting with program evaluation; and serving as the point-of-contact for assigned priorities
Assist with preparation of annual grant applications, progress reports and budget proposals
Provide technical assistance/consultation to MCH program staff, contractors, partners, and agencies involved in program implementation
Work closely with the MCH Leadership Team to accomplish ongoing and emergent MCH initiatives and activities
Attend and participate in program meetings, taskforces, committees, work groups, stakeholder meetings, etc. and grant-required conferences, trainings, and workshops
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
Knowledge of the programs and objectives of a state health agency
Strong interpersonal skills with diverse individuals and populations and the ability to provide assistance to partners, contractors, and agencies involved in program implementation
Candidates for this position should be experienced problem-solvers with high attention to detail and strong communication skills
Experience planning, promoting, implementing, or evaluating a public health program, service, or contract and coordinating projects, processes and meetings and building strong working relationships with public health programs and partners/stakeholders
Strong critical thinking ability, organization and prioritization skills, and technical competence and expertise, including intermediate or advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Ability to maintain organized records and prepare detailed reports, including budget proposals and reports
Ability to compile and enter data for reporting purposes
Preferred
Contract experience preferred but not required
Knowledge of population-based health and maternal child health preferred but not required
Benefits
Defined pension plan
Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
Eligibility for health insurance coverage
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
Founded in 1820
10001+ employees
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