Death Registration Program Coordinator

The Iowa Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health, Bureau of Health Statistics, is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, team player to join our team as a Death Registration Program Coordinator! 

In this role, you will primarily focus on supporting Iowa’s vital records system by providing statewide administrative oversight of the death registration program.  The Death Registration Program Coordinator, under the direction of the Issuance and Registration Section Supervisor, will collaborate with funeral directors, medical examiners, physicians, and other external partners to ensure the accurate and timely registration of death records in the Iowa Vital Events System (IVES).  

About the Role  

We’re looking for candidates who are collaborative and have top-tier verbal communication skills and the ability to comprehend and digest technical and complex written material, including state and federal regulations. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead and enforce death registration regulations while supporting medical examiners, physicians, funeral directors, and other stakeholders involved in electronic death registration.
 • Coordinate the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and procedures related to the Iowa Vital Events System (IVES), ensuring compliance with Iowa Code and maintaining high data quality standards.
 • Develop and implement processes to monitor and improve timeliness and accuracy in death registration.

• Provide training and ongoing support to more than 12,000 stakeholders statewide.
 • Review and resolve escalated death registration quality assurance issues. Make independent decisions using established laws, rules, and procedures, and collaborate with clerical staff and supervisors on issues requiring higher-level intervention.
 • Coordinate sole source agreements and contracts with the Iowa Donor Network to support the Anatomical Gift Transplantation Fund and Iowa Donor Registry.
 • Work closely with the IVES development team to address system functionality issues, implement resolutions, and communicate updates or program changes to stakeholders.
 

Who Thrives Here:

Ideal Candidates often share these qualities: 

1. You enjoy interpreting rules and regulations and understanding how they relate to program operations. 
2. You’re comfortable talking with everyone from front-line staff to leadership. 
3. You value fairness, consistency, and clear communication. 
4. You have demonstrated the ability to make independent decisions within established policy frameworks. 
5. You’re organized, steady under pressure, and great at follow-through.  
6. You possess excellent communication skills and have experience developing and delivering in-person training to large groups of professionals.  
7. You have experience with compliance monitoring, data evaluation, or oversight of statewide programming.  
    
    

  Why This Work Matters: 

Every audit, training, and piece of technical assistance you provide has a direct impact on the quality of death data collection in our state.  You’ll be part of a team that values learning, collaboration, and doing meaningful work that improves the lives of Iowans.  

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs. 

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. 

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.