Rural Health Forward Program Manager
About The Position
The Rural Health Forward Program Manager provides leadership for statewide provider engagement, partnership development, and training coordination activities for the Rural Health Forward initiative. This position serves as the primary contact for participating rural healthcare providers and works closely with healthcare organizations, universities, state agencies, and other partners to advance workforce development across South Dakota. The Program Manager plays a critical role in expanding provider participation, strengthening rural healthcare networks, supporting a statewide learning platform, and helping ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the initiative.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- South Dakota residency required.
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of experience in healthcare program management, workforce development, provider relations, or community engagement.
- Experience working with rural healthcare organizations and multi-partner initiatives.
- Experience with learning management systems or virtual training platforms.
- Familiarity with grant-funded programs and performance reporting.
- Some in-state travel, as well as occasional out-of-state travel, may be necessary.
Responsibilities
- Lead provider engagement, partnerships, and training coordination efforts for a statewide initiative focused on strengthening South Dakota's rural healthcare workforce.
- Serve as the primary contact for participating rural healthcare providers.
- Work closely with healthcare organizations, universities, state agencies, and other partners to advance workforce development across South Dakota.
- Expand provider participation.
- Strengthen rural healthcare networks.
- Support a statewide learning platform.
- Help ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the initiative.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement plan with up to 6% employer match
- Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- Wellness time and office stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
