Mississippi Breast and Cervical Cancer Program - Health Systems Surveyor/Evidence-Based Intervention Consultant

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is seeking a consultant to provide services for the Mississippi Breast and Cervical Cancer Program - Health Systems. The consultant will conduct comprehensive assessments of existing breast and cervical cancer screening services and evidence-based interventions employed in participating health systems, identify gaps and barriers, and develop strategic recommendations for improving these programs. The consultant will also provide training and capacity building for health system staff, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and establish a framework for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented interventions. The contract is expected to last for 180 days, with a comprehensive final report due within 180 days of the contract start date. Some key responsibilities of the consultant include: • Conducting initial health system assessments to identify gaps and barriers in breast and cervical cancer screening services • Identifying at least one champion for EBI implementation efforts within each partnering health system • Developing strategic recommendations for improving breast and cervical cancer screening programs • Creating an implementation plan with actionable steps for implementing recommended interventions • Analyzing existing data related to screening rates, demographic disparities, and barriers to screening • Providing training and capacity building for health system staff on best practices in breast and cervical cancer screening • Facilitating stakeholder engagement to gather input on current services and barriers to access