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Mortality Review Board Coordinator - Jackson County Health Department - (Mon-Fri, 8a - 4:30p)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location
Jackson County Health Department

Independence, Missouri

Department

Community Transformation Grant UHLMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

Jackson County Public Health is seeking a Mortality Review Board Coordinator to lead key case review programs, including Fetal Infant Mortality and Overdose Fatality Reviews. In this role, you'll coordinate multidisciplinary teams to analyze mortality cases and implement recommendations that improve community health and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations of case review and community action teams.
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring collaboration among professionals, agencies, and community members.
• Draft reports, meeting minutes, and grant proposals.
• Train staff on medical record abstraction and home interviews.
• Track team progress and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Build relationships with community leaders, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups.
• Support the development of policy recommendations and interventions.
• Ensure compliance with public health guidelines and contract deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong group facilitation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with chart review and home visiting.
• Must meet Jackson County's Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy (if applicable).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or doctoral degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in public health or community outreach.
• Experience in pediatrics, obstetrics, or related fields.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the health and safety of our community. Apply today and help drive positive change in Jackson County! University Health

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work,

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