Perinatal Health Advisory Committee Member

2 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments Full time
Job Description

**Perinatal and Infant Health Advisory Committee**

The Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a member of the Perinatal and Infant Health Advisory Committee. As a member of this committee, you will play a crucial role in making recommendations to the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Health regarding improving perinatal health and assuring access to quality perinatal health services.

The committee's responsibilities include:

  1. Gathering and Disseminating Information: Collect and share data on perinatal and infant health indicators to increase public awareness and understanding of the status of perinatal and infant health in the District.
  2. Reviewing Newborn Screening and Surveillance Data: Examine newborn screening and surveillance data, including aggregate reports and individual case studies, to provide recommendations for improving the quality of newborn screening and birthing facility maternal and newborn discharge protocols.
  3. Providing Recommendations for Hospitals and Birthing Facilities: Offer suggestions for hospitals and birthing facilities to improve metrics on the report cards issued by the Department under § c).
  4. Evaluating Newborn Screening Tests: Assess the need for and efficacy of all newborn screening tests and recommend the removal or addition of screening tests, as appropriate.
  5. Supporting Breastfeeding: Develop strategies to increase promotion and support of breastfeeding.
  6. Reviewing Perinatal and Infant Health Policies and Programs: Examine perinatal and infant health policies and programs to provide recommendations for improving their effectiveness in improving the health of mothers and infants.
  7. Convening Sub-Committees: Organize sub-committees for specialty areas of perinatal and newborn health, such as metabolic disorders, to inform and provide recommendations to the full committee as needed.
  8. Providing Annual Reports: Submit an annual report to the Mayor and Council of the committee's legislative, regulatory, programmatic, and policy recommendations.

**Commission Membership**

The committee is composed of 11 voting members, including 3 agency designees and the following 8 public members:

  1. Two consumer members with children under the age of 5 years;
  2. A doctor practicing as a pediatric primary care provider;
  3. A doctor practicing as a neonatologist;
  4. A doctor practicing as an obstetrician-gynecologist in an ambulatory setting;
  5. A doctor specialized in and practicing maternal-fetal medicine;
  6. A health care professional specialized in and practicing genetics and newborn screening; and
  7. A certified lactation counselor.

**Qualifications for Appointment**

Each voting member shall have expertise in at least one of the following areas: pediatric primary care, neonatology, obstetrician-gynecology, maternal-fetal medicine, genetics, and lactation. All medical doctor seats must be actively practicing. Consumer members must have children under the age of 5.

**Time Commitment**

The committee shall meet quarterly, at a time and place determined by the chairperson.

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