Program Manager, Rural Health Transformation Program

University of New England Career•Portland, ME

About The Position

The Program Manager will lead the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and Evidence-Based Initiatives (EBI), overseeing implementation, evaluation, and budget. The role coordinates development and management of RHTP-funded projects and supports initiatives with existing program managers and program leads. It also coordinates activities with partners, contractors, public health programs, and external stakeholders, and serves as a liaison across public and private systems to strengthen service coordination and delivery. The Program Manager develops sustainability strategies for RHTP / EBI initiatives, provides subject matter expertise to UNE leadership and other audiences, and stays current on best practices and emerging evidence-based strategies relevant to chronic disease and rural health transformation. The position uses quality improvement for evaluation and ongoing program improvement, oversees evaluation activities including coordination with an evaluation contractor, and represents UNE and the initiative at local, state, and federal venues. The role prepares reports and presentations for internal and external partners and performs other related duties as assigned. The position supervises one full-time equivalent staff member, provides direction and support to assigned staff, and coordinates work with project partners and contractors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Health Education, Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, Education, or a related field, plus three years of experience in health program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation; or an equivalent seven-year combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience in program management and staff supervision.
Outstanding organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain flexible.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations for internal and external partners.
Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, or Access.

Nice To Haves

Experience with rural health, chronic disease prevention and control, evidence-based initiatives, or public health program implementation.
Experience coordinating multi-partner initiatives involving public agencies, community organizations, contractors, or other external partners.
Experience with program evaluation, quality improvement, or implementation of evidence-based strategies.

Responsibilities

Lead RHTP / EBI activities, overseeing implementation, evaluation, and budget.
Coordinate and manage the development of projects funded through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Work with existing program managers and program leads to support and manage RHTP / EBI initiatives.
Coordinate RHTP / EBI activities with partners, contractors, other public health programs, and external stakeholders.
Serve as a liaison across public and private systems to strengthen coordination and service delivery.
Develop sustainability strategies for RHTP / EBI initiatives, including potential future federal funding, insurance coverage, and other approaches.
Provide subject matter expertise on RHTP / EBI activities to UNE leadership, partners, public stakeholders, and other audiences as appropriate.
Stay current on best practices and emerging evidence-based strategies relevant to chronic disease and rural health transformation.
Establish working relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Use quality improvement strategies for program evaluation and continuous program improvement.
Oversee evaluation activities, including coordination with an evaluation contractor.
Represent UNE and the RHTP / EBI initiative at local, state, and federal venues.
Prepare written and oral reports and presentations for internal and external partners.
Supervise one full-time equivalent staff member and provide direction and support to assigned staff.
Coordinate work with project partners and contractors as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned.