Regional Grant Coordinator - (South Western) Indiana Residents Only

aFit Staffing•Terre Haute, IN

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Grant Coordinator serves as the operational lead for implementing Indiana’s 5-year Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and Make Rural Indiana Healthy Again (MRIHA) Regional Grants in Region 5 (Southwestern Indiana). The program is a $600 million investment intended to strengthen healthcare access, prevention, and system resilience across rural Indiana. The coordinator translates statewide strategy into regional action by managing grant implementation, supporting partners, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. The role is the day-to-day liaison between the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), state agencies, regional coalitions, and statewide partners. It supports communities through planning, implementation, and reporting, while aligning regional work with state and CMS priorities. This is a field-based, remote role requiring regular travel within Indiana and residence in the assigned RHTP region. Indiana residency is required; Vermillion, Parke, Putnam, Clay, Owen, Sullivan, and Greene county residents are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, public policy, business administration, or a related field.
Experience in grant management, contract oversight, program administration, or related work; 5 years required.
Experience working with healthcare organizations, rural communities, or public health systems; 3 years required.
Strong understanding of compliance, budgeting, and reporting requirements for state or federal grants; 2 years required.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote, field-based environment.
Must reside within the assigned RHTP region and be willing to travel regularly within the region.
Must be located in Indiana.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CMS-funded programs or federal cooperative agreements.
Familiarity with Indiana’s rural health landscape, including hospitals, FQHCs, EMS, and community-based organizations.
Experience collaborating with statewide associations or multi-stakeholder coalitions.
Knowledge of rural health delivery, care coordination, or health system transformation.
Residence in Vermillion, Parke, Putnam, Clay, Owen, Sullivan, or Greene county is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary regional contract manager for organizations receiving RHTP funding.
Monitor compliance with state and federal requirements, including budgets, allowable expenses, and documentation.
Ensure regional coalitions meet milestones, deliverables, and timelines; identify risks or performance issues and escalate as needed.
Maintain audit-ready documentation using state-approved tools and systems.
Collaborate with statewide Technical Assistance Providers, including IHA, IPHCA, and IRHA.
Participate in regional meetings, workgroups, and planning sessions; align regional strategies with CMS and state priorities.
Share insights and best practices across regions.
Coordinate data collection and performance tracking aligned with CMS requirements.
Coordinate timely submission of regional reports to IDOH and support partners in meeting reporting and documentation expectations.
Monitor outcomes and support corrective action planning.
Act as the day-to-day liaison between IDOH and regional partners, including hospitals, clinics, EMS providers, and community organizations.
Ensure regional efforts reflect local needs and priorities and maintain communication with statewide leadership and teams.
Help partners interpret program guidance and funding requirements.
Track progress, identify barriers, and support problem-solving.
Promote consistency through shared tools, templates, and frameworks.