Public Health Consultant - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention; EHDI Coordinator

Position: Public Health Consultant 13 - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Coordinator Mission and Purpose The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self‑sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. Position Overview This position serves as the statewide consultant for the complex public health initiative to improve the early hearing detection and intervention system which screens and enrolls infants identified as deaf and/or hard of hearing in early intervention services. This position assures that EHDI programming is aligned with Department priorities and grantee expectations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Responsibilities

• Budget and grant development
• Program planning
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Primary responsibility for MDHHS initiatives related to hearing loss in infants
• Provide technical assistance to program partners and other State agencies

Application Requirements

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• Attach the required writing sample if applicable.
• Attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions. Education Possession of a master's degree in public health, health communication, health services administration, community development, urban planning, population and health sciences, international studies, political science, health policy or a public health related field such as nursing, epidemiology, health education, health economics, dietetics/nutrition management, genetics, or speech and audiology; a master's degree in social work; master's degree in counseling; master’s degree in education or special education with specialization in blind/visual disabilities; or a master’s degree in public or business administration with a health care concentration. Experience Four years of professional experience as a consultant in a field of public health equivalent to a Public Health Consultant, including two years equivalent to a Public Health Consultant P11 or one year equivalent to a Public Health Consultant 12. Location & Remote Work The physical location of this position is 320 S. Walnut St, Lansing MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. This position is expected to work remotely (but is subject to change at management's discretion). Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Employment Conditions The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. Posting Notice The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Contact For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies. Please… Apply tot his job Apply To this Job