Director, Center for Rural Health

Requirements

• Strategic leadership for the Center for Rural Health and serve as the federally designated Director of the State Office of Rural Health.
• Lead and oversee all RHTP initiatives and related DPH programs to ensure alignment with statewide priorities and grant objectives.
• Represent DPH on the EHS Rural Health Transformation Governance Team and serve as a key advisor on rural health strategy.
• Direct program design, development, and implementation in accordance with grant deliverables and public health best practices.
• Establish and guide internal workgroups to promote coordination, collaboration, and integration across DPH bureaus and programs.
• Engage subject matter experts and stakeholders across DPH, EHS, and external partners to advance rural health initiatives.
• Develop and advance statewide and local rural health policies in collaboration with senior leadership and community partners.
• Oversee State Office of Rural Health programs, including the Rural Hospital Flexibility Program and Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management for staff, including setting priorities, workflows, and professional development.
• Manage program budgets, develop spending plans, and ensure effective use of funding to meet program goals.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of required reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with funding requirements.
• Support grant development efforts, including identifying opportunities and contributing to successful grant applications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan