Office of Child and Family Services Native American Health Consultant

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) was recently awarded the Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (ERASE MM) grant by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This grant is aimed at supporting South Dakota’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) as they comprehensively review pregnancy associated deaths that occur during or within the first year of pregnancy. The MMRC is made up of a diverse array of representatives, ranging from public health specialists, OBGYNs, and other professionals. The aim of the MMRC is to not only identify, review and characterize pregnancy associated deaths but also identify and implement prevention efforts.Thus, the South Dakota Department of Health Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) is seeking proposals from organizations/private entities to provide a Native American Health Consultant to be a contributing member of the MMRC and to collaborate on initiatives aimed at improving maternal healthcare and wellness outcomes for the Native American communities of South Dakota.The consultant will be tasked with providing insight in understanding the cultural, historical, and population determinants of health that impact these communities and subsequently influence maternal healthcare outcomes. The consultant is expected to fulfill the following requirements:• Showcase a deep understanding of maternal healthcare issues within Native American communities, with a specific emphasis on cultural trends.• Demonstrate the ability to integrate cultural awareness into maternal healthcare practices to enhance positive outcomes.• Exhibit a profound comprehension of historical and current challenges uniquely faced by Native American communities, particularly those impacting maternal health.• Apply this knowledge to inform strategies that address historical determinants influencing maternal healthcare outcomes.• Highlight practical experience in collaborating with healthcare organizations on projects specifically focused on maternal healthcare within Native American populations.• Provide examples of successful initiatives that have positively impacted maternal health outcomes in these communities.• Demonstrate strong organizational skills to effectively navigate the complexities of maternal healthcare projects.• Showcase excellent communication and collaboration skills essential for engaging with a diverse array of community partners to address maternal healthcare disparities.• Illustrate a proven ability to design and facilitate culturally appropriate training and workshops, specifically tailored to enhance maternal healthcare practices within Native American communities.• Showcase experience in implementing culturally relevant training programs that contribute to the reduction of maternal mortality rates.Offerors may email inquiries concerning this RFP to obtain clarification of requirements. No inquiries will be accepted after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Inquiries must be emailed to Abhinav Datti at Abhinav.Datti@state.sd.us with the subject line “RFP #24-0904004-008”.The State will to respond to offeror’s inquiries (if required) via e-mail. In addition, all inquiries and the State’s response will be posted on the state’s e-procurement system. Offerors may not rely on any other statements, either of a written or oral nature, that alter any specification or other term or condition of this RFP. Offerors will be notified in the same manner as indicated above regarding any modifications to this RFP.