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III. To ensure the effective management of the state office staff.
A. Continue to evaluate state office and program unit structure and assignment of responsibilities to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness. Revise as necessary.
B. Continue collaboration with, and coordination among, program units to ensure information sharing and the integration of activities.
C. Carry out annual performance evaluations for all state office managers and staff, and review and upgrade state office management and staff positions as possible.
D. Hire staff in alignment with the Department’s Human Resources policy and guidance to fill funded vacancies as they occur.
E. Continue All Staff Meetings to foster communication and highlight activities and achievements.
IV. To participate in Bureau of Family Health & Nutrition planning processes and project activities and in Departmental cross-cutting initiatives.
A. Engage in routine Bureau Leadership meetings and All Staff meetings to ensure ongoing communication and sharing among MCH-serving programs and services.
B. Participate in Bureau and Departmental taskforces, workgroups and learning sessions.
V. To direct and coordinate issue and policy analysis on state and federal WIC issues, providing technical assistance, as needed.
A. Track, review, and assess state and federal policies, regulations, legislation, and funding, as they affect WIC.
B. Respond to inquiries from state and federal administrators, legislatures, DPH, the public and other parties concerning WIC and nutrition issues.
VI. To provide leadership to—and participate in—WIC Program educational, informational, policy, and other activities at the national and regional levels.
A. Attend and contribute to USDA Northeast Regional Office (NERO) meetings including WIC Directors, Nutrition Coordinators, Breastfeeding Coordinators and Special Formula calls.
B. Engage routinely with the National WIC Association, via service on the Board or Committees and by participation in webinars and national conferences.