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Quality Assurance Specialist Position Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
Department: Healthy Start
Location: Gainesville, FL; hybrid in-person and remote; requires reliable internet and appropriate
internet speeds (speed test will be conducted during the interview process)
Posting Closes: August 23, 2023
Apply at: https://tinyurl.com/WF1047

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in the coordination and implementation of quality assurance
and quality improvement strategies and activities for all MCH Programs, and to ensure compliance with
program goals and contract requirements. The primary duties of this position are to collect and analyze
data; evaluate services; and to provide technical assistance to program service providers. This position
reports directly to the MCH Quality Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in reviewing, updating, and implementing the Coalition’s Quality Assurance Plan.
• Assists in developing and implementing tools for monitoring programmatic performance, quality

programmatic models, via site visits, record reviews, technical assistance, monthly and quarterly
reports, and collaboration with the QA Team, Coalition staff, FAHSC and HSMN, in coordination
with home visiting programs’ supervisors.

• Accesses the Healthy Start data management system to compile and analyze data for quality

assurance and outcome reporting.

• Assists subcontracted service providers with access and use of the Healthy Start data
• Prepares monthly data dashboard reports regarding programmatic services as assigned.

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND CORE COMPETENCIES (i.e., Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for an Employee to
Be Successful)

• Demonstrates ability to be proactive and take initiative.
• Must have proficient or expert communication (oral and written skills)
• Must be a critical thinker, well-organized, and detail oriented.

or expert interpersonal skills when interfacing with partners; be assertive and persuasive when
necessary while maintaining positive and productive relationships.

• Intermediate to proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). The ability to

produce charts and graphs and write formulae in Excel preferred.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Coalition membership,

staff, and contractors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health or related field

required.

Experience
• Two years of relevant experience.

offer of employment and will be conducted annually for organizational insurance purposes).
Other Requirements

• An FDLE background check may be required prior to offer of employment and may be

conducted annually or as required at such times that are warranted and/or that external
funders require such a check.

• Level II Background Check may be required prior to offer of employment and may be conducted

annually or as required at such times that are warranted and/or that external funders require
such a check.

• HIPAA and confidentiality training will be conducted upon hiring.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to maintain stationary position for at least 50% of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, copy machines,