The Project Manager for the Maternity Care program will help implement a state grant focusing on improving maternal health outcomes of Worcester Refugee and Immigrant communities through community engagement, doula workforce development, multi-partner collaboration, and education. The program manager would have an opportunity to develop evidence-based interventions, engage community partners, supervise multi-cultural/multi-lingual team of community health workers, organize and implement doula trainings, and build a collaborative environment among Worcester maternity care healthcare providers. The role would require a combination of project management, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technical expertise in both healthcare and grant management. Full Time, Salaried position Responsibilities: A Program Manager overseeing the implementation of a grant focused on refugee and immigrant maternity care would have a variety of responsibilities to ensure the program's success. Here’s a breakdown of key responsibilities: 1. Program Planning and Development - Grant Compliance: Ensure that all program activities are aligned with the objectives and requirements of the grant. - Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables for the maternity care program. - Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, community leaders, and other stakeholders to design culturally appropriate interventions to improve maternal health outcomes in Worcester, MA 2. Program Implementation - Service Delivery: Oversee the delivery of maternity care services to refugee and immigrant populations, ensuring accessibility and cultural sensitivity. - Workforce development: identify leaders in the refugee and immigrant community passionate about becoming doulas, coordinate and support their training - Team Coordination: Manage a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, social workers, and community health workers. - Community education and training: lead the team in development of education and training materials for community leaders and stakeholders specifically focused on hypertensive diseases of pregnancy and mental health - Resource Allocation: Ensure efficient use of resources, including budget management, procurement of supplies, and allocation of personnel. 3. Monitoring and Evaluation - Data Collection and Analysis: Establish systems for tracking program outcomes, patient satisfaction, and overall program effectiveness. - Reporting: Prepare and submit regular progress reports to grantors and stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. - Continuous Improvement: Use data-driven insights to refine and improve program services and approaches. 4. Community Outreach and Education - Cultural Competency Training: Provide or coordinate training for staff on cultural competence and trauma-informed care specific to refugee and immigrant populations. - Public Awareness: Develop and implement outreach strategies to raise awareness about the maternity care program within the refugee and immigrant communities. - Partnership Development: Establish partnerships with local community organizations, religious institutions, and other relevant groups to support outreach efforts. 5. Advocacy and Policy Engagement - Policy Advocacy: Advocate for policies that support the health and well-being of refugee and immigrant mothers and families. - Grant Sustainability: Explore opportunities for additional funding and sustainability, including writing proposals for continued or expanded support. 6. Financial Management (in collaboration with the Executive Director) - Budget Oversight: Manage the program’s budget, ensuring that expenditures align with grant requirements and program needs. - Financial Reporting: Prepare and submit financial reports as required by the grant. 7. Collaboration and Networking - Inter-agency Collaboration: Work closely with other programs and agencies to ensure a comprehensive approach to maternal health for refugees and immigrants. - Network Development: Build and maintain a network of resources and contacts that can support the program’s goals. - Organize multi-agency meetings and bi-annual conferences to enhance collaboration 8. Leadership and Team Management - Team Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to program staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment. - Professional Development: Support the ongoing professional development of team members to enhance program effectiveness. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is required. • Master’s Degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management, or a related field is preferred. • At least 3-5 years of experience in program management, preferably in healthcare, public health, or a related field. • Proficiency in project management, including the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs effectively. • Prior work experience with refugee and immigrant communities is highly desirable, particularly in the context of healthcare or social services. • Grant Management Experience: Proven experience in managing and implementing grant-funded programs, including compliance, reporting, and budget management. • Experience in maternal and child health, particularly in culturally diverse settings, is highly preferred. • Deep understanding of the cultural and social factors affecting refugee and immigrant populations, particularly in relation to maternity care. • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a multidisciplinary team. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and patients. • Ability to advocate for the needs of refugee and immigrant populations within the healthcare system and with policymakers. • Competence in budget management, financial reporting, and resource allocation. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with project management software. • Data Management: Experience with data collection and analysis tools, particularly in healthcare settings, is preferred. • Language Skills: Proficiency in additional languages commonly spoken by refugee and immigrant communities (e.g., Arabic, Spanish, French, Somali) is a strong asset. • Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, to meet the needs of the community. Compensation: $70,000+ DOE

• A Program Manager overseeing the implementation of a grant focused on refugee and immigrant maternity care would have a variety of responsibilities to ensure the program's success. Here’s a breakdown of key responsibilities: 1. Program Planning and Development  - Grant Compliance: Ensure that all program activities are aligned with the objectives and requirements of the grant.  - Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables for the maternity care program.  - Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, community leaders, and other stakeholders to design culturally appropriate interventions to improve maternal health outcomes in Worcester, MA 2. Program Implementation  - Service Delivery: Oversee the delivery of maternity care services to refugee and immigrant populations, ensuring accessibility and cultural sensitivity.  - Workforce development: identify leaders in the refugee and immigrant community passionate about becoming doulas, coordinate and support their training  - Team Coordination: Manage a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, social workers, and community health workers.  - Community education and training: lead the team in development of education and training materials for community leaders and stakeholders specifically focused on hypertensive diseases of pregnancy and mental health  - Resource Allocation: Ensure efficient use of resources, including budget management, procurement of supplies, and allocation of personnel. 3. Monitoring and Evaluation  - Data Collection and Analysis: Establish systems for tracking program outcomes, patient satisfaction, and overall program effectiveness.  - Reporting: Prepare and submit regular progress reports to grantors and stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.  - Continuous Improvement: Use data-driven insights to refine and improve program services and approaches. 4. Community Outreach and Education  - Cultural Competency Training: Provide or coordinate training for staff on cultural competence and trauma-informed care specific to refugee and immigrant populations.  - Public Awareness: Develop and implement outreach strategies to raise awareness about the maternity care program within the refugee and immigrant communities.  - Partnership Development: Establish partnerships with local community organizations, religious institutions, and other relevant groups to support outreach efforts. 5. Advocacy and Policy Engagement  - Policy Advocacy: Advocate for policies that support the health and well-being of refugee and immigrant mothers and families.  - Grant Sustainability: Explore opportunities for additional funding and sustainability, including writing proposals for continued or expanded support. 6. Financial Management (in collaboration with the Executive Director)  - Budget Oversight: Manage the program’s budget, ensuring that expenditures align with grant requirements and program needs.  - Financial Reporting: Prepare and submit financial reports as required by the grant. 7. Collaboration and Networking  - Inter-agency Collaboration: Work closely with other programs and agencies to ensure a comprehensive approach to maternal health for refugees and immigrants.  - Network Development: Build and maintain a network of resources and contacts that can support the program’s goals.  - Organize multi-agency meetings and bi-annual conferences to enhance collaboration 8. Leadership and Team Management  - Team Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to program staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.  - Professional Development: Support the ongoing professional development of team members to enhance program effectiveness.