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  TITLE: State Director of Program Services

REPORTS TO: State Director

LOCATION: Omaha, NE

REASON FOR OPENING: Replacement

POSITION PURPOSE:
To administer and oversee all March of Dimes program services and public affairs activities in Nebraska, including: planning, implementing and evaluating activities in public and professional health education; grants, community service, staff management, interaction with the state legislature and volunteer development. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage the perinatal health needs assessment process and allocate program resources to address priority needs.
  • Establish a strong volunteer base for program and public affairs activities including planning, implementation and evaluation.
  • Cultivate relationships with perinatal health agencies in Nebraska.
  • Develop and maintain a statewide grants process that fits the strategic direction of the chapter and is evaluated on an ongoing basis.
  • Supervise the NICU Specialist working on the NICU Family Support Program.
  • Develop strong professional education programs that increase MOD visibility and credibility in the health professional community.
  • Ensure that community programs target greatest needs and measure outcomes.
  • Oversee the implementation of the National Education Initiative (Prematurity Campaign).
  • Work with chapter staff to ensure integration of programs with fundraising and communication activities.
  • Oversee dissemination of information and education of staff and volunteers in the areas of mission, programs and public affairs.
  • Ensure that the Nebraska Chapter continues to meet/exceed Program, Public Affairs and NICU Family Support Standards for Success.
  • Secure funding as needed to ensure delivery of effective chapter programs, including NICU Family Support.
  • Plan and implement, with Chapter volunteers, legislative and regulatory public affairs plan annually, including coordinating public affairs activities and events.
  • Travel as needed to attend National, Regional and other meetings to fulfill job responsibilities and obtain training.

 



QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • Master's degree in public health, public policy, public administration, social work or equivalent education and experience.
  • Knowledge of maternal and child health system and programs
  • Four years experience in maternal and child health or related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate staff and volunteers.
  • Strategic planning, oral and written communications skills, analysis plus problem solving skills a must.
  • Demonstrated experience in program planning, evaluation, data analysis, grants review and grant writing.
  • Experience in public affairs a strong plus.


Rosemary Opbroek
State Director, Nebraska Chapter
11840 Nicholas St.,   Suite 220
Omaha, NE   68154
FAX#  402-496-4635  
 ropbroek@marchofdimes.com 
(Please cc: John Ladd at jladd@marchofdimes.com)  

 



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