Senior Consultant; TMaH Quality Improvement Specialist​/TG

Job Overview

Senior Consultant (Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Quality Improvement Specialist) is a Temporary Grant position located in the Bureau of Quality, Richland County. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.

• Develop individual plans with each engaged practice presenting information on all practice data, including an analysis of QI projects by overall conditions. Work with each engaged practice to identify trends, implement successful cycles into office routine, and plan for sustainability of selected QI processes.
• Wok with TMaH participants to implement AIM safety bundles across disciplines.
• Work with CMS, TMaH staff and contractors, and practices to identify TMaH areas of focus and data capture. Prepare reports and advise management on findings related to the data submitted by participating practices. Provide recommendations based on benchmarking with State and National data. Work with staff and practices in the identification, collection, and documentation of data on TMaH related topics of interest and their related activities.
• Direct the creation and delivery of quality improvement skill development programs for the TMAH team within DHHS and the TMAH practices. Assist and coach practice staff at each TMAH practice with their understanding of quality improvement (QI) techniques.
• Communicate and guide practices and stakeholders. Provide information to the project director as evidenced by the planning and organization of work activities. Present information at various meetings (site visits, Learning Collaborative sessions and workshops). Establish effective working relationships. Actively participate in the Learning Collaborative and all TMaH activities.

A bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of professional experience related to the position. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered with prior State Human Resources approval. All degrees must be from a college or higher education institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education & Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

• Valid driver's license.
• Occasional overnight travel.
• Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval.
• Lifting requirements: 20 lbs.
• In-office role.

• Proven experience in facilitating interdisciplinary team collaboration with a focus on health care settings.
• Expertise in using quality improvement methodologies such as Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA), Lean Six Sigma, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, or other improvement frameworks.
• Familiarity with evidence-informed or evidence-based maternal care models such as AIM patient safety bundles or similar practices.
• Knowledge of value-based payment models.
• Skilled in data collection, analysis, and performance measurement to inform continuous quality improvement decisions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at different points in the maternity care delivery system.
• Experience with learning collaboratives or other collaborative initiatives.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and data management for quality improvement.
• Excellent skill at managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.