As a Project Manager for the Maternity Care program in Worcester, MA, you will play a key role in implementing a state grant that aims to enhance maternal health outcomes for Refugee and Immigrant communities. Your responsibilities will include fostering community engagement, developing the doula workforce, facilitating collaboration among multiple partners, and providing educational support. This position offers the opportunity to create evidence-based interventions, work closely with community partners, oversee a diverse team of community health workers, coordinate doula trainings, and foster a cooperative environment among maternity care providers in Worcester. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of project management skills, leadership abilities, expertise in healthcare, and experience in grant management. This is a 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.