Deputy Section Chief

Dept of Health and Human Services

Public Health

Program Analyst II (NS)

60040960

NC19

The Deputy Section Chief serves as the Deputy for Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section, provides executive leadership, strategic planning, administrative direction, and operational oversight for the Title V Office and programs administered through the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant. This position serves as a key member of the Section's leadership team and works closely with the Title V MCH Director to advance statewide maternal and child health priorities, ensure effective administration of federal and state resources, and achieve organizational goals.

The Deputy Section Chief is responsible for overseeing administrative and operational functions, directing the use of programmatic, financial, and performance data to inform decision-making, and providing leadership for strategic initiatives that support improved health outcomes for women, infants, children, families, and communities. The Deputy supervises Title V Office and Administrative/Operations staff and provides guidance, coordination, technical assistance, and oversight to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with applicable requirements.


Key Duties Include:
- Provide strategic leadership and administrative direction for the Title V Office and programs administered through the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant.

- Serve as the primary administrator for the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, ensuring effective program management, compliance, accountability, and stewardship of federal and state resources.

- Partner with the Title V MCH Director to develop and implement strategic priorities, operational plans, and initiatives that advance maternal and child health goals across North Carolina.

- Direct administrative and operational functions for the Section by establishing procedures, monitoring performance, and ensuring efficient and effective business operations.

- Analyze programmatic, financial, and performance data to support strategic planning, operational decision-making, resource allocation, and program improvement efforts.

- Provide leadership and oversight for Title V Office staff and Administrative/Operations teams, including supervision of the State Systems Development Initiative grant manager and related personnel.

- Coordinate maternal and child health initiatives by facilitating collaboration among internal programs, external partners, and stakeholders to support program goals and improve population health outcomes.

- Advise Section leadership on administrative, fiscal, operational, and programmatic matters affecting the delivery and effectiveness of maternal and child health services.

- Provide technical assistance, consultation, and program guidance to staff, partners, and stakeholders regarding Title V requirements, maternal and child health priorities, and operational processes.

- Oversee the implementation and evaluation of assigned programs and initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and performance expectations.

Tresha Walker