Description
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
Do you enjoy supporting improved access and quality care for Idahoans? The Division of Public Health is seeking a full-time Rural Healthcare Workforce & Access Manager for the Bureau of Rural Health & Primary Care. This position will work with partners and other state agencies and community organizations to increase recruitment and retention efforts of healthcare professionals in rural communities. This position will also manage the rural nursing loan repayment program which provides a tiered tuition loan repayment for 25-50 nurses per year. Telework is available with a hybrid option.
This is an exciting new position to help address health workforce shortages across the state with particular focus on rural communities. This position will facilitate connections with EMS agencies, telehealth services, loan repayment resources, and job posting opportunities. Health worker shortages are a primary challenge for the healthcare delivery system and this position will support the divisions effort in increasing awareness and collaborating to support short-term and long-term strategic solutions.
The Division highly supports a healthy work-life balance, open communication and ideas, and encourages feedback!
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
- excellent medical, dental and vision insurance- (full-time) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.00/month for dental
- generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
- 11 paid holidays a year
- paid parental leave
- multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
- basic life insurance for employee and family
- employee covered at one times annual salary
- spouse covered at $10,000
- child covered at $5,000
- wellness programs
- ongoing training opportunities
- an opportunity for student loan forgiveness
- and more!
Our generous benefits package increases the total compensation of a full-time (benefits eligible) Health Program Manager making $29.75/hour to an estimated $42.16/hour.
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.
This announcement will be used to fill the current vacancy only. If you have previously applied for a Health Program Manager, and wish to be considered, you must reapply under this announcement.
Example of Duties
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Serve as a subject matter expert for healthcare workforce challenges, including recruitment and retention.
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Provide technical assistance and education to support the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals in rural communities, which could include providing presentations about recruitment and retention, conducting on-site or virtual statewide assessments to identify needs and opportunities, coordinating with other partners and sectors on short-term and long-term workforce shortage strategies.
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Overall program management and responsibility for the rural nursing loan repayment program, including establishing program guidance, FAQ’s, timelines, subgrants, and managing the budget.
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Coordinate and organize the Rural Nursing Loan Repayment Grant Review Board.
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Program planning, implementation, evaluation, and budget management.
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Compile data and reports, including annual progress reports for the Idaho Legislature.
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Support department and bureau strategic planning initiatives.
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Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
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Assist with applying for federal funding.
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Assist and collaborate with other related duties in the bureau, such as quality improvement, workflow design, and review.
Minimum Qualifications
You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to pass the exam for this position. Click on the Questions tab associated with this announcement for the details regarding minimum qualification requirements. The Supplemental Questions on the application are the exam questions. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your answers. Failure to do this may result in not passing the exam and disqualify you from being considered for this position.
Considerable knowledge of health program needs assessment and program development, implementation, and evaluation- Experience developing and implementing or managing public health programs
- Experience coordinating health services or public health programs with various agencies and organizations
- Experience providing health program consultation to organizations and programs
- Experience evaluating health related educational materials
- Experience writing grant proposals
Supplemental Information
EXTRA CREDIT:
Below are extra credit questions. They are not required, however, having the minimum qualifications and the education and/or experience below will increase your score.
Below are extra credit questions. They are not required, however, having the minimum qualifications and the education and/or experience below will increase your score.
Some knowledge of rural health system issues or medical service delivery systems. Gained by at least one year of related professional experience.
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If you have questions, please contact us at:
TROUBLE APPLYING: 1-855-524-5627
(Monday through Friday, 6am - 5pm, Pacific Time)
EMAIL:
dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov
(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.
PHONE:
PHONE:
(208) 334-0681
(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
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EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference
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.
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