Program Implementation Specialist

Health Center Association of Nebraska•Omaha, NE

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Public Health position, NOT an IT position. The Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) is actively recruiting a Program Implementation Specialist to join our team in Omaha, Nebraska. The role is responsible for facilitating, promoting, and enabling Nebraska’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and FQHC Look-Alikes to strengthen health center performance, implement innovative programs, and optimize health center resources. HCAN offers mission-driven work, a Monday-Friday hybrid schedule, a competitive salary range of $78k - $82k, a comprehensive benefit package, and generous PTO in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Public Health, or other related field.
Experience in program planning, project implementation, process improvement, coaching, or facilitation.
Demonstrated ability to take assigned work from ideation through execution.
Experience managing multiple programs simultaneously, including overseeing consultants, project deadlines, and varying program responsibilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both frontline clinicians and senior leadership.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-driven, with strong follow-through and accountability.
Ability to analyze information, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate ideas into actionable plans.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project implementation
Experience in or knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers
Experience in vetting vendors
Clinical background / experience

Responsibilities

Design, facilitate, and evaluate collaborative learning opportunities that foster knowledge sharing, peer connection, and best practice adoption.
Develop and implement new programs, workshops, and other support to enable health centers to level up.
Coach and support health center staff as they apply new knowledge, implement improvements, and progress through learning programs.
Lead initiatives that introduce transformative healthcare ideas and practices to the health centers.
Manage assigned grant program initiatives, including planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring deliverables, and overseeing consultants or contractors.
Participate in the preparation of grant applications or other funding proposals, as needed for additional funding, to support this position and other integrated health initiatives.