The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking applications for members of the Georgia Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC).

As a MMRC member, you will play a crucial role in maternal mortality surveillance and prevention. The MMRC reviews all deaths occurring within a year of the end of pregnancy in Georgia to determine whether the death was related to pregnancy and identify what could have been done to prevent the death. Your expertise will be instrumental in determining what factors contributed to these deaths and how they can be prevented.

Responsibilities:

The following activities are required for participation on the committee:
  • Participate in one 1.5 hour subcommittee meeting prior to the full MMRC meeting.
  • Participate in full MMRC meetings (5 to 7 full-day, in-person meetings per year) and present subcommittee findings. Meetings are held in-person in the Atlanta area.
  • Utilizing your expertise, participate in the discussion to make key determinations, including identifying factors contributing to the death and making recommendations for prevention.
  • Review case narratives and committee decisions forms prior to the MMRC meeting.
  • Ensure the confidentiality of the maternal mortality review process.

Open Positions:
DPH is seeking to fill the following positions on the committee. Qualified members will have extensive experience and a depth of understanding of the issues facing individuals who are pregnant and postpartum.
Positions:
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Obstetrics
  • Cardiology
  • Perinatal Psychiatry
  • OB Anesthesiology
  • Nurse
  • Certified Nurse Midwife/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • Family Physician
  • Medical Examiner
  • Social Worker
  • Mental Health Therapist
  • Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Specialist
  • Case Management
  • Community-Based Organization
  • Domestic Violence
  • Behavioral Health Peer Support
  • Home Visiting Nurse or Worker
  • Medicaid

For more information: www.dph.ga.gov/maternal-mortality. Please contact Kaitlyn.Kopp@dph.ga.gov with any questions.

How to Apply: Complete the online application by December 6, 2024. Applications will be reviewed and scored by the MMRC staff and DPH leadership. Applicants selected through the scoring process will be required to undergo a background check and complete an interview with MMRC staff and DPH leadership. Additional consideration will be given to ensure the committee is comprised of individuals from various organizations and areas of the state when making final membership determinations.

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* 2. Organization

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* 3. Email Address

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* 4. Credentials/professional title. Please include license number if applicable.

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* 5. CV/Resume

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* 6. The MMRC is seeking individuals to fill the positions below. Which position(s) are you applying for?

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* 7. Please share your interest and/or goals for joining the Maternal Mortality Review Committee and how your experience will enable you to contribute to the committee.

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* 8. Please briefly describe your understanding and/or experience of the issues that impact maternal health outcomes and maternal mortality in Georgia.

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* 9. What agencies, populations/groups, or other voices will you represent as an MMRC member? This may include the type of professional you are, professional organizations you are connected with, or other committees you sit on, geographic locations where you work, or additional pertinent areas of representation.

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