Program Manager

EMS for Children (EMS-C) Program Manager

Job Summary
We are seeking an EMS for Children (EMS-C) Program Manager to support the development, coordination, implementation, and reporting of the federal HRSA EMS for Children State Partnership Grant Program. The role will work closely with EMS agencies, hospitals, healthcare professionals, and state partners to improve pediatric emergency care across Rhode Island.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate EMS-C program activities, performance measures, milestones, and reporting requirements.
• Support HRSA grant applications, reports, data collection, and program documentation.
• Collaborate with EMS education staff and pediatric subject matter experts to improve pediatric patient care.
• Serve as a liaison between RIDOH Center for EMS, EMS agencies, and hospital emergency departments.
• Participate in pediatric committees, working groups, and EMS-C Advisory Board meetings.
• Support pediatric components of disaster preparedness, mass casualty plans, and pre-hospital care protocols.
• Assist with training, conferences, annual reports, newsletters, and data reports.
• Support other Center for EMS projects and related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current Rhode Island license as an EMT, AEMT, AEMT-Cardiac, or Paramedic; or active RN, PA, DO, or MD license.
• Experience in emergency care, pediatric care, public health, or public policy.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with healthcare and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health or Public Policy.
• Experience with statewide or community-based program planning, grant programs, or healthcare initiatives.
• Experience with pediatric emergency care or disaster preparedness.