Rural Health Transformation Program Manager

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: July 18, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: July 18, 2026

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.

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http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $28.32

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Rural Health Transformation Program Manager position (K0247168) serves as the project manager within the Office of the Secretary. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff and Rural Health Grant Program Director, the position assists with ongoing oversight and direction of the Rural Health Transformation Program, supporting the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of its approved strategies and activities. This includes assisting in the development of program goals and objectives, coordinating with core partners in preparing program progress reports, preparing the annual program budget narratives, and coordinating with other KDHE Bureaus/ Divisions, state agencies and external stakeholders. Performs and ensures completion of administrative responsibilities related to grant funding, including but not limited to applications, revisions, annual reports, evaluations, budget development, and communication with funders.

The position supports partnership and collaboration efforts by coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes, tracking follow up tasks, and ensuring information flows efficiently between the Office of the Secretary, KDHE bureaus, partner agencies, and external stakeholders.

This includes scheduling and facilitating workgroups, maintaining communication documentation, preparing presentation materials, and ensuring stakeholders receive timely updates. The position may provide informational presentations when requested and supports coordination of statewide rural health activities in alignment with RHTP goals.

Routinely crosses program, bureau, and agency lines to assure coordinated efforts and to obtain data sufficient to measure progress toward RHTP objectives.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supports the Program Director by coordinating budget related documentation for RHTP activities.
• Responsibilities include tracking expenditures, reviewing monthly fiscal reports, maintaining budget spreadsheets, and preparing draft materials for budget narratives or amendments.
• With support of the Program Director, develops and negotiates contracts/ agreements, monitors routing process, and oversees contract/ agreement monitoring and compliance tasks.
• Provides informal coordination for staff assigned to RHTP workstreams, ensuring tasks, timelines, and deliverables are clearly tracked. Supports onboarding processes, maintains workplan and tracking documents, and helps staff stay aligned with project expectations.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • One year of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities.
  • Four years of experience in health administration, public health, or related field. Education may be substituted for experience as determined by the agency.
  • Ability to communicate to diverse audiences.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Grant and fiscal management experience
  • Database and spreadsheet management skills
  • Ability to interact professionally with professionals at the local, state and federal levels.
  • Experience in technical assistance, program evaluation, training, and/or grants management
  • Experience coordinating or providing support to community programs
  • Ability to research, organize, and present health information and promotional materials
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain professional relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare grant proposals, reports, and other written documents
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
• Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Melody Hazard

Email: Melody.Hazard@ks.gov

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

Job Application Process

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• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.