Health Planning Administrator 2 (PN 20098821, PN 20013700)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is seeking two professionals to provide strategic leadership within the Bureau of Regulatory Operations (BRO), which is responsible for licensing, certification, and enforcement for health care facilities, services, and programs. Each position oversees a different program portfolio and leads staff in support of effective administration of Ohio healthcare regulatory programs.

One position oversees the Certificate of Need program and the Health Care Provider Services program, which establishes safety and quality-of-care standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. The other oversees health care provider licensure and certification for nursing homes, residential care facilities, hospitals, ambulatory surgical facilities, freestanding dialysis centers, skilled and nonmedical home health services, hospice care programs, freestanding inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and freestanding birthing centers, as well as related Medicare and Medicaid certification processes.

The administrator manages assigned regulatory programs, establishes goals and priorities, monitors performance and compliance, and supervises and develops staff. The role also develops and evaluates policies and business processes, coordinates regulatory activities with bureau programs and agency partners, oversees program data and records, and assists bureau leadership with operational planning, technology projects, contracts, and changing regulatory requirements. The administrator provides technical guidance and responds to inquiries and complaints, and develops correspondence, training, and presentations for internal and external audiences.

The position is permanent, full-time, classified, and exempt from union. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flexible schedule. Compensation is $40.40 per hour at Pay Grade 14, Step 1, with an opportunity to increase to $42.70 per hour after six months of satisfactory performance and annual raises thereafter. The work location is 246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio.

Requirements

• Four years of experience planning and administering health programs, commensurate with the approved position description; OR completion of a graduate core program in public health, health administration, preventive medicine, social work, nursing or another health-related field, public policy and management/public administration, or business administration, AND 12 months of experience planning and administering health programs; OR 12 months of experience as a Health Planning Administrator 1 (65245); OR equivalent qualifications.
• Strong program management skills, including coordinating healthcare regulatory activities, establishing priorities, and monitoring program performance.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and policy development, including interpreting state and federal requirements and translating them into policies and procedures.
• Supervisory skills focused on coaching staff, supporting professional development, and promoting accountability.
• Clear communication skills to provide technical guidance, address inquiries, and deliver training and presentations.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and coordinate responsibilities across bureau programs, agency partners, and healthcare providers.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, including evaluating program data, improving business processes, and supporting efficient operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to oversee records, reporting requirements, and competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned regulatory programs, establish goals and priorities, and monitor performance to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Supervise and develop staff through work assignments, training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and evaluate policies, procedures, and business processes to improve program effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with other bureau programs, the Bureau of Survey and Certification, and agency partners on regulatory activities and overlapping responsibilities.
• Oversee program data, records, reporting, and information systems to support accurate processing, monitoring, and public access to information.
• Assist bureau leadership with operational planning, technology projects, contracts, and responses to changing regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and respond to inquiries and complaints.
• Develop correspondence, training, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Oversee the assigned program portfolio: either the Certificate of Need and Health Care Provider Services programs, or licensure and certification across specified health care provider and facility areas, including related Medicare and Medicaid certification processes.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager