Director Rural Health Transformation Program

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

11d • $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director Rural Health Transformation Program is responsible for providing executive leadership to program staff to ensure an efficient, effective process for all agency stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic support, offering analysis and deploying solutions to assist the Chief of Staff and agency leadership. This position will be key in successfully implementing Oklahoma’s Rural Health Transformation Plan. This role requires a visionary leader who can integrate clinical, operational, and community perspectives to deliver measurable improvements in rural health outcomes. The Director will oversee all aspects of program implementation and evaluation and stakeholder engagement to ensure the program’s goals are met on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree plus ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, including five (5) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws governing agency programs; rules, regulations, and policies governing agency programs; organizational design, structure, and function; quality and project management principles and practices; business processes and technologies used in the delivery of agency services, establishing attainable metrics and methodologies to determine the success of agency programs; and the administrative and legislative processes to represent the Agency.
• Must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business, public administration, public health, healthcare, finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Reviews relevant budgetary and statistical reports, analyzes findings and makes recommendations for program delivery adjustments.
• Responds to program related inquiries from stakeholders, internal and external partners, and the general public.
• Leads a project team, participates in personnel activities including recruitment, hiring, discipline and terminations.
• Lead the overall planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Rural Health Transformation Program.
• Oversee program budgets, workplans, and performance targets to ensure accountability and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for program expansion, innovation, and sustainability.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Represent the program in high-level meetings, conferences, and collaborations with government and private sector partners.
• Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Prepare progress reports, success stories, and impact assessments for stakeholders and agency leadership.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees