Description
The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking a Health Systems Surveyor/Evidence-Based Intervention Consultant to support the Mississippi Breast and Cervical Cancer Program. The consultant will work with up to three large health systems to implement evidence-based interventions that improve breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment for underserved populations in Mississippi. The scope of work includes conducting initial health system assessments, identifying champions for EBI implementation, developing strategic recommendations, and providing technical assistance and data analysis. The consultant will also be responsible for communicating with key stakeholders, providing progress reports, and participating in bi-monthly meetings with the MS-BCCP Director.
• The consultant must have a Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Epidemiology, or a related field, and at least five years of experience in health systems evaluations, public health programming, and evidence-based interventions.
• The consultant must also have demonstrated knowledge of breast and cervical cancer screening guidelines, data collection and reporting in federally-managed data systems, and experience with health disparities in underserved populations.
• The estimated budget for the project is between $50,000 and $100,000, and the contract is expected to begin on or about November 5, 2025, and end on June 30, 2027.