IN - IDOH Program Coordinator

Resource will serve as the Program Coordinator for the SUID/SDY Case Registry project grant.

The SUID/SDY Case Registry Program Manager will support IDOH strategies to improve and uniformly document information about SUID/SDY circumstances and factors.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Facilitate communication between stakeholders that address SUID/SDY within their own mandates, e.g., IDOH, Indiana Department of Child Services, Indiana Coroners Training Board, Indiana Coroners Association, Indiana University School of Medicine, local CFR teams, Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public, and others, as needed.
Monitor compliance with the SUID/SDY grant activities, reporting, evaluation, and outcomes
oThe following short-term outcomes will be achieved by the end of the project period:
?local and state stakeholders have increased access to high-quality and complete, surveillance system data for SUID/SDY
?improved completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of SUID/SDY surveillance data for program improvement and public health purposes
?federal and state stakeholders understand incidence of SUID/SDY, including incidence of categorical types of SUID/SDY
?local and state partners create data briefs and other products to inform their programs and other key stakeholders
?increased community awareness of factors associated with SUID and SDY

oThe intermediate outcomes which focus on improved surveillance of data and increased understanding of associated factors will lead to the following intermediate outcomes:
?improved policies and practices of systems serving families at higher risk for SUID/SDY (e.g., child protective services, health care providers)
?improved policies to standardize investigation practices, including review of medical records, scene investigation, and autopsies
?improved policies to standardize death reporting practices

oLong-term outcomes focus on reducing infant mortality and incidence of pediatric sudden death by establishing standards of care and upstream, data-driven public health prevention programs:
?reduce the incidence rates of SUID
?reduce the incidence rates of SDY
?standardized investigative practices and reporting statewide

Provide training and guidance to local CFR teams to ensure best practice in case ascertainment, case review, and data collection
oAttend local fatality review team meetings, as needed
oTrain local CFR team coordinators/members in data collection, use of the SUID/SDY Case Registry algorithm, and data entry into statewide data repository
oEnsure high level of confidentiality is maintained
oProvide technical assistance to Suicide-Overdose Fatality Review teams
Provide training and guidance to local coroners on SUID/SDY Registry autopsy guidance
oEngage with local coroners or county council/auditors to execute MOUs for payment for autopsy services as needed
Convene and facilitate a multi-disciplinary medical advanced review team for select SUID/SDY cases
Present cases at the monthly Statewide CFR Committee meetings, as needed
Coordinate problem solving strategies to resolve issues
Maintain working knowledge of updated ICD-10 code changes
Facilitate collaboration between local CFR teams, coroners, law enforcement agencies, and other community partners
oBuild relationships within IDOH to support implementation of the SUID/SDY Case Registry activities
oRepresent IDOH FRP Division at meetings with external stakeholders
oMaintain knowledge of up-to-date recommendations and available resources
Interpret policies and recommend implementation options to FRP Division Director
Create forms, write program guidance documents, and assist with required grant reporting to the CDC SUID/SDY Case Registry managers
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Minimum of 1-year supervisory experience
Minimum of 1-year experience in child fatality review
Knowledge of the organization and function of state and local health agencies
Ability to communicate complex public health theories and principles, both orally and in writing
Ability to coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with other program stakeholders in both the private and public sectors.
Ability to evaluate and interpret data
Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete tasks
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with a team for joint projects
Demonstrated experience with managing multiple ongoing projects while successfully completing work assignments
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher, and Access.

Incumbent exercises extensive judgment and creativity to meet agency s goals and procedures. Incumbent must develop program procedures to handle new or unusual situations that impact the program and ultimately the entire agency.


Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceKnowledge of medical terminologyRequired1YearsAbility to evaluate and interpret data Required1YearsAbility to communicate complex public health theories and principles, both orally and in writingRequired0Knowledge of the organization and function of state and local health agenciesRequired0Ability to coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with other program stakeholders in both the private and public sectorsRequired0Ability to work independently to complete tasks Required0Ability to coordinate with a team for joint projects Required0Demonstrated experience with managing multiple ongoing projects while successfully completing work assignmentsRequired0Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher, and Access. Required1YearsStrong organizational skillsRequired0Grant writing experienceHighly desired0
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?Question2Please list candidate's email address.Question3Please list the city and state where candidate currently resides.Question4Candidate must be paid NA if selected for engagement. The provider markup for this position is 27%. Do you accept this requirement?Question5Selected resource will be required to travel quarterly for training and occasionally to onsite meetings. Please confirm understanding of this requirement.Question6Selected resource must be located in IN due to travel requirements. Please confirm this is understood.