Rural Health Transformation Program Manager - DO

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

Are you interested in providing leadership and direction for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s (DHW) Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) by leading initiatives focused on evidence-based, population-focused health interventions, overseeing activities related to those interventions and providing technical assistance to Idaho's tribes in partnership with the DHW tribal liaison? If you answered yes, we have an incredible opportunity for your consideration. We are looking for a Rural Health Transformation Program Manager with strong leadership and collaboration skills to serve on our team in a limited-service capacity in DHW's newly established Idaho Office of Rural Health Transformation located in downtown Boise .

This position is not eligible for telework.

This is a limited-service position. Length of limited-service appointments are determined by the availability of funds such as grants, alternative funding sources and/or timeframes such as pilot projects, alternative funding sources or program termination.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30 hours per week)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Develop, coordinate, evaluate and integrate management of contracts and subgrants within RHTP initiatives.
• Administer project budgets, authorize expenditures, and develop/monitor contracts.
• Identify and direct opportunities for collaboration and integration across RHTP initiatives.
• Establish expectations and measures for continual quality improvement of services and RHTP performance.
• Work with RHTP staff on priorities, performance measures, evaluations, and grant writing and reporting.
• Assist with the development of benchmarks to demonstrate RHTP impact and quantify activities.
• Provide technical assistance to Idaho’s tribes in coordination with DHW’s tribal liaison and Idaho Office of RHTP Director.
• Oversee the implementation of population-specific evidence-based projects to make America healthy again.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Some knowledge of management practices as well as experience providing technical proficiency, problem-solving, communication, and program area training. Typically gained by at least one-year experience managing a major Program and providing leadership of professional staff. Candidates may also qualify through completing upper-division college-level management coursework along with experience in a significant Leadership role.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Experience managing a budget. Typically gained by at least one year of experience developing and managing a large program budget including multiple funding sources and programs.
• Experience developing and managing complex, collaborative workplans. Typically gained by at least one year of experience in a role where developing and managing workplans that included partners from multiple organizations was a primary responsibility.

Learn About a Career with DHW

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EMAIL: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov
PHONE:(208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.