Rural Health Project Coordinator

Hybrid Details: 3 days/week onsite

Duration: 2 years to start�

Overview

General Statement of Duties:�

With significant management expertise, support complex professional assignments involving planning and policy, program development and implementation, data analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement related to�improving the accessibility of�rural health care services�for individuals with disabilities of all types�in Rhode Island.��Such responsibilities shall be executed in support of the�objectives�of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and related health and human services programs with a specific focus on rural health, disability management, and comprehensive home and community-based services.�

Supervision

Works under the direction and guidance of�the Chief of Special Projects (Olmstead Lead), Accessibility and Provider Improvement Manager, and other�senior program and policy leadership (Director of Strategy and Innovation) with�a focus on team goals and collective judgment in the�utilization�of�professional standards and techniques.���

Supervision Exercised

Will support coordination of cross-functional with colleagues across agencies and sectors as project manager but not as supervisor. May provide oversight to Advisory Group and/or or planning-related teams, as applicable.

Scope Of Work

Key Responsibilities

The Intermediate Project Manager will�be responsible for�facilitating�the�day-to-day�operations and logistics of the accessibility-related work that is aligned with rural health transformation and disability programs. Responsibilities include:

Planning for, supporting, and facilitating�associated�advisory group and�other cross-functional convenings.�

• Developing communications�for relevant accessibility�projects, rural health, and health system plans.
• Managing community engagement and stakeholder feedback, tracking and ensuring follow-up and escalation, and informing other rural health and disability implementation efforts.
• Ensuring that stakeholder engagement and project activities are organized in ways that promote accessibility, meaningful participation, and inclusion of people with disabilities and individuals with lived experience.�
  
  

Leading administrative and procurement functions such as invoicing, progress reporting, meeting scheduling, note-taking, and other related needs.

• Supporting Senior Project�Manager�with project coordination needs as requested��
• Preparing agendas, documenting decisions, and managing follow-up activities.��
  
  

Assisting�with the development of plans, reports, presentations, dashboards, and other materials used to communicate progress, outcomes, and priorities to leadership, stakeholders, and the public.��

• Aligning and integrate RHTP objectives with statewide plans, existing efforts, and related strategic roadmaps.
• Assisting with compliance with RHTP requirements and alignment with RHTP requirements.�
  
  

Serving as�a central point�of coordination and communication to help sustain momentum, alignment, and shared ownership across statewide accessibility program implementation efforts.�

• Maintaining documentation systems, tracking tools, and project management infrastructure is needed to support transparency, accountability, and effective coordination.��
  
  

Required Qualifications For Appointment�

Knowledge, Skills, and Capacity:��

• Must have a thorough understanding of the�best practices�for�rural area community�engagement and�working consistently with individuals with lived experience in partnership roles.
• Must have excellent�organizational,�writing, public speaking, presentation, facilitation, research, and interpersonal skills.��
• Must have a thorough understanding of the key stakeholders in health system disability community, including state agencies, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, advocates, and others across systems of care and populations served.�
• Must have�knowledge of the factors that limit access to health services and�adversely impact�health outcomes of rural Rhode Islanders�with disabilities or willingness to learn.�
• Must have�knowledge of the principles and practices of health program implementation, including policy and planning, program administration, research, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement.��
• Must be�highly organized and able to manage competing priorities.�
  
  

Education and Experience:�

Education

• Such as may have been gained through the possession of a Masters�degree from a program of recognized standing with specialization in a relevant field of�Public Health,�Healthcare Administration, Law, Health Policy, Public Policy,�Human�Services, Environmental Sociology, Social Work, a licensed health profession, or a closely related field; and��
  
  

Experience

• Such as may have been gained through considerable employment in a professional position with responsibilities related to�strong�community engagement for�health policy, disability policy, public health, public administration, program administration, or other relevant experience.��
  
  

Combination

• Or�any combination of education and experience that shall be�substantially equivalent�to the above.�
  
  

Note:�

• This is a Hybrid position with an estimated 3 days in-person and 2 days remote.�In-person days will be at the client office in Cranston, Rhode Island.