State of Minnesota Hiring for SRHS Grant Manager / Planner Principal State at Maplewood, Minnesota Full Time

Working Title: SRHS Grant Manager

Job Class: Planner Principal State

Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply : Open to all bidders of MDH and all qualified job seekers simutaneously. Bidders will be accepted through 11/07/2023.

• Date Posted : 11/01/2023

• Closing Date : 11/14/2023

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Health Department / Health-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Health Improvement / CFH MCH Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday – Friday

• Travel Required : Yes – Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $30.55 – $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 – $94,001 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt – Administrative

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Child and Family Health Division within the Minnesota Department of Health is looking to add a Grant Manager to their growing team. This position will provide leadership, technical support, advanced professional interdisciplinary planning, project development and analytical work for the Sexual and Reproductive Health grant program.

Primary Job Duties:

• Co-manage the Sexual and Reproductive Health grant program

• Coordinate with programs internally and externally to the Department of Health for the prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexual and reproductive health, and promotion of family planning

• Act as a subject matter expert across the Division and Agency for the family planning program, according to data and current best practices in the field

• Support the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Section’s mission to provide statewide leadership and public health information essential for promoting, improving, and maintaining the health and well-being of women, children and families through Minnesota

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications must be clearly demonstrated on the candidate’s resume and/or application.

Three (3) years of professional level experience in the following:

• Planning, implementation, and administration in a public health program or related field

• Grant management

• Experience in family planning services, unintended pregnancy prevention best practices and/or counseling and education in reproductive health services or sexual health topics

Education Equivalencies:

Bachelor’s Degree = 1 year of professional level experience

Master’s Degree = 18 moths of professional level experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in public health or related field

• Experience working with culturally diverse communities and Tribal nations

• Experience applying knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and policy pertaining to the state and local family planning and other reproductive health programs

• Knowledge of local, state, Tribal, and federal public health programs and planning activities conducted by other agencies sufficient to evaluate and interpret impact; and apply to program planning and technical assistance

• Demonstrated project leadership and management skills necessary fto manage a public health program

• Ability to apply critical analysis, problem-solving, priority-setting, conflict management, group facilitation and negotiation skills, and knowledge of public health to promote state/local partnership; and enhance local public health agency management and practice

Additional Requirements

The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a background check and reference check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.