Description
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is seeking a qualified Maternal‑Fetal Medicine (MFM) physician to serve as a consultant for the statewide OB System of Care. The three‑year contract (Jan 6 2027 – Jan 5 2030) will provide advanced perinatal expertise, support facility designation activities, and contribute to quality‑improvement initiatives across Level I‑IV maternal centers. Applicants must hold an unrestricted physician license, be board‑certified in Maternal‑Fetal Medicine, and have at least five years of recent clinical experience in high‑risk obstetrics. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; submission is electronic via the MSDH OpenGov portal by 2:00 pm CST on November 9 2026. Key dates include a question deadline of October 14 2026 and anticipated award notice on November 17 2026.
• Scope: Clinical consultation, participation in inspection teams, advisory role on facility designations, support for OB System of Care Plan, statewide quality‑improvement guidance.
• Qualifications: Current unrestricted MFM physician license, Board certification, OB/GYN residency + MFM fellowship, ≥5 years recent MFM practice, experience with Level I‑IV centers.
• Contract term: 3 years, Jan 6 2027 – Jan 5 2030.
• Submission: Electronic bid by 2:00 pm CST, Nov 9 2026; questions due Oct 14 2026.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bid wins; must provide proof of qualifications, insurance (≥$1 M per occurrence, $3 M aggregate).
• Contact: Patricia Youngblood, Bid Coordinator, (601) 576‑7954, [email protected].