Assistant Health Analyst

SUMMARY

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) Division of Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) is seeking an Assistant Health Analyst, or AAIMM Outreach/Engagement Coordinator. This position will report to the DPH MCAH Birth Equity Unit Chief providing guidance and coordination for the African American Infant Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Prevention Initiative Community Action Teams (CATs).  The AAIMM Outreach/Engagement Coordinator will provide critical support to regional implementation of AAIMM CAT interventions in coordination with key staff across DPH and other County Departments to serve as a bridge between public health interventions and efforts to address underlying causes of Black maternal and infant mortality.

Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

The hourly pay for this position is $40.75.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate four AAIMM CATs providing oversight and technical support to AAIMM CAT leads to identify and address gaps in perinatal support services and resources regionally and Countywide to reduce African American Infant and Maternal Mortality and improve Black pregnancy and birth outcomes.
• Collaborate with community partners and backbone agencies to-coordinate co-facilitate CAT planning meetings and community events.
• Develop collaborations and partnerships with community organizations, agencies and community members throughout L.A. County that fill gaps in DPH and/or (Health Agency) related services and address the underlying causes of Black infant and maternal health (BIMH) using racial equity and reproductive justice frameworks issues of focus through community organizing community building and policy advocacy.
• Conceive and activate an outreach and engagement strategy for AAIMM CATs to reach more Black-led community-based organizations and coalitions, primary care and specialty practices, hospitals and emergency departments, health plans, mental health providers, and substance use disorder, reentry, and other social service providers.
• Develop and/or update strategic, sustainability, and implementation plans for the CATs. Identify project goals and objectives in alignment with AAIMM Initiative, DPH Center for Health Equity, and County Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiative (ARDI) strategic priorities, and track project performance, including completion of short and long-term goals.
• Ensure community feedback and priorities are central to AAIMM CAT communications efforts and support their implementation and align with branding standards for the initiative.
• Work with the AAIMM Communications Consultant team to support the development and dissemination of program informational and marketing materials, quarterly newsletters, web, and social media content, and AAIMM CAT listserv emails. 
• Develop and evaluate the overall staffing and volunteer needs for the AAIMM CATs in coordination with the AAIMM Prevention Initiative, including CAT backbone support, new hires, and contracted staffing/trainers.
• Provide oversight of project budget and budgetary recommendations and serve as lead to secure additional funding for AAIMM CATs including grant development to support ongoing implementation of programs and services.
• Represent DPH and AAIMM CATs with internal and external stakeholders to support community-engaged development of solutions, community organizing, and opportunities for advocacy and policy development. Events may include meetings, community events, presentations, trainings, or conferences.
• Participate in various community advisory groups/coalitions and hospital collaboratives to provide guidance, support, and advisement to work on changing systemic and structural racism that has impacted pregnancy and birth outcomes.
• Develop presentations and serve as presenter or panelist for conferences, trainings, and other events related to community and population health interventions to highlight the work of AAIMM Initiative.
• Participate as a member of the AAIMM Prevention Initiative Leadership Team to assist with providing strategic direction and Initiative development.
• Contribute to the development of an evaluation plan for AAIMM CAT, in coordination with AAIMM epidemiology team, that includes participatory components.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Three years of experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget, or personnel

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• One year of responsible administrative or staff experience assisting in research and analysis of, and making recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs

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• One year of responsible staff experience in healthcare financial operations, or in professional Accounting.

Preferred Requirements

• Maternal and infant health advocacy and birth equity education, training and experience.
• Experience with developing partnership agreements to support sustainability and continuous implementation of AAIMM Community Action Teams.
• Experience coordinating community advisory groups and collaborating with community agencies, internal/external partners/stakeholders and community members.
• Experience with anti-racism, diversion, equity and inclusion intervention, strategy development and implementation.
• Able to assist with analysis and development of evaluation plans for AAIMM Programs.
• Strong English writing skills.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Successful clearance of LA County Live Scan required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand                                Frequently

Walk                                 Frequently

Sit                                     Frequently

Handling / Fingering           Occasionally

Reach Outward                 Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder      Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry                         Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs.

Push/Pull                           Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs.

See                                   Constantly

Taste/ Smell                      Not Applicable

Not Applicable         Not required for essential functions

Occasionally            (0 - 2 hrs./day)

Frequently             (2 - 5 hrs./day)

Constantly               (5+ hrs./day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. 

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages people of color, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)