Maternal Health Innovation Coordinator

Job Posting closes:

August 26 th , 2026

August 26 th , 2026

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions:
Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, Kan Care). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

KDHE does not provide sponsor ships for this position.

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• Who can apply:
  Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service:
  Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits:
  Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible:
  Yes
• Sponsorship:
  
  KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

• Hourly Pay Range: $28.59 - $30.03
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

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The position (K0245517) carries out essential functions for programming administered through the Bureau of Family Health, specifically related to maternal mortality and morbidity. Duties serving as the project director for a federal grant including overseeing, leading and facilitating the State Maternal Health Task Force; monitoring patterns and trends related to maternal and pregnancy-associated mortality and morbidity, issuing action alerts or bulletins in partnership with organizations;

analyzing findings and recommendations with the KMMRC & KPQC Administrator, Title V MCH Director, Epidemiologists and other key leadership positions to determine interventions and actions to prevent future occurrences and improve maternal health; managing grants and monitoring contracts tied to the State Maternal Health Innovation grant and other services/supports; identifying potential funding sources to sustain efforts and address emerging needs as necessary in accordance with the Title V Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Block Grant and State Action Plan.

Incumbent will be responsible for budgeting and reporting management with support from supervisor.

Develop and monitor the maternal health strategic plan; maintain understanding of implementation challenges and develop comprehensive solutions; provide support to partner organizations in aligning their work to the common agenda/shared plan; identify statewide health concerns and coordinate activities of local health agencies with that of the state office; analyze and make recommendations on policies, procedures, and legislation which may impact on health programs, services or plans.

Coordinate programs, services and other activities with internal and external partners to minimize redundancies and to align strategies and actions; collaborate with agency, Bureau and program contacts to assist in developing, planning and completing reporting, assessment and analysis activities; develop and maintain working relationships with agency, Bureau and state and…