About the position
The West Virginia Area Health Education Centers (WV AHEC) has five regional Centers with Executive Directors located in offices throughout the state, each with a multi-county service area. WV AHEC is a federally funded initiative sponsoring the statewide Centers with information and resources. Currently all Centers are under contract through the WVU Research Corporation and provide administration and oversight of the Center and its activities. Cabin Creek Health Systems (CCHS) is the fiscal agency and employer for Central WV Area Health Education Center (CWVAHEC) Region. CCHS operates seven primary care clinics across Kanawha County, WV with school-based care, pharmacy, and dental services being offered at most sites. The CWVAHEC Director will be responsible for advancing the systems' and the program's mission to support educational, continuing education, and healthcare workforce development opportunities within the CWVAHEC's catchment area of Kanawha, Jackson, Roane, and Clay counties.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and manages programs, policies, reporting, finances and personnel activities in compliance with federal and state laws.
- Plans and facilitates collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish the objectives outlined in the WV AHEC Comprehensive Work Plan.
- Coordinates student rotation placement and orientation as well as acting as a resource for students while they are training within the health system.
- Responsible for on-going RCH Scholars recruitment and the planning, coordination, and logistical oversight of one Rural Immersion each year.
- Seeks opportunities to partner with state, federal, and regional organizations to bring continuing education opportunities to the CWVAHEC.
- Responsible for the planning, coordination, and logistical oversight of several Interprofessional Training events throughout the year.
- Engages with high school students in hands-on and virtual experiences to demonstrate and explain training and careers in health professions.
Requirements
- Earned degree in health education, public health, nursing, or a related field of study required.
- Five years of successful experience in education, program administration, or program development is essential for success in this role.
- A valid driver's license and personal transportation is required for frequent local and regional travel.
Nice-to-haves
- A Master's degree is preferred, but not required.
Benefits
- Salary of $50,000.00
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
