Program Director - Grants Administration (EMR Modernization)

MCD Global Health•Various Towns/Cities in Maine, ME

7d•Remote

About The Position

This position supports a multi-year, federally funded initiative focused on strengthening rural healthcare systems in Maine through Electronic Medical Records (EMR) modernization. This role will lead the administration of approximately $30 million in EMR modernization funding, supporting more than 70 rural healthcare organizations statewide. MCD Global Health is a recognized leader in public health program development, implementation, and evaluation, working both in the United States and internationally. This position is based remotely within the U.S. and involves regular travel to and within Maine. This position is contingent upon confirmation of funding. Salary offers may vary based on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field
Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant administration, Uniform Guidance / 2 CFR 200, federal procurement standards, healthcare reimbursement, healthcare operations, EMR implementation, change management, organizational development, financial management, risk management, and performance improvement
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in administration of large federal grants, healthcare program management, budget administration, contract management, compliance oversight, and executive leadership
Extensive experience managing large federally funded grants or cooperative agreements
Experience overseeing grant administration, funding distribution, regulatory compliance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and program performance
Executive leadership
Strategic planning
Grants administration
Regulatory compliance
Financial stewardship
Relationship management
Negotiation
Program evaluation
Process improvement
Communication
Problem solving
Team development
Project portfolio management

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Preferred certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS), Grant Professional Certified (GPC), Healthcare Information and Management Systems certifications, or Lean / Six Sigma certification
Strongly preferred experience with CMS-funded initiatives, rural healthcare, Electronic Medical Record implementation, Health Information Technology, digital health transformation, and multi-million-dollar grant portfolios

Responsibilities

Serves as the senior administrator responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing approximately $30 million in EMR Modernization funding awarded through Maine’s Rural Health Transformation Program.
Provides leadership for the statewide grants program supporting over 70 healthcare organizations implementing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) upgrades, replacements, and interoperability improvements.
Ensures that all funding activities comply with applicable federal and state regulations while achieving project objectives, maintaining fiscal accountability, and advancing statewide healthcare transformation.
Serves as the primary authority for grants administration, funding oversight, compliance, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and risk management.
Combines executive program leadership with the rigor of federal grants management and healthcare transformation.
Requires periodic travel to and within Maine to meet with healthcare organizations, attend statewide meetings or public forums, coordinate with funders and stakeholders, and support project-related activities across the state.
Requires regular coordination with healthcare organizations, vendors, funders, internal leadership, finance, compliance, and program teams.