Rural Health Transformation Outreach Coordinator
About The Position
The North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a statewide initiative led by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Rural Health Transformation Program Office and guided by a cross-agency steering committee. RHTP represents a projected $1B transformative investment to improve health outcomes and access to care for nearly 3 million rural North Carolinians. The position is responsible for providing outreach and navigator support for this program. The Rural Health Transformation Outreach Coordinator serves as a convener and navigator for Initiative 6 of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) grant program. This position builds and maintains strong relationships with rural medical providers, local partners, residents, community stakeholders, the RHTP Technical Assistance Center, Cooperative Extension offices, NC 211, digital literacy hubs, and both grantees and subgrantees. The Lead ensures cohesive messaging, coordinated technical assistance, and unified service delivery across all components of the program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution; and five (5) years of progressively responsible program experience related to the area of assignment OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital technologies associated with healthcare delivery.
- Proven ability to convene diverse stakeholders and sustain collaborative partnerships.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with comfort engaging both clinical and non‑clinical audiences.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational abilities.
- Experience with rural health challenges and resources in North Carolina, with the ability to travel statewide—particularly to rural areas—for convenings, site visits, meetings, and community engagement activities.
Responsibilities
- Providing outreach and navigator support for the statewide projected $1B federally funded Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
- Serving as a convener and navigator for Initiative 6 of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) grant program.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with rural medical providers, local partners, residents, community stakeholders, the RHTP Technical Assistance Center, Cooperative Extension offices, NC 211, digital literacy hubs, and both grantees and subgrantees.
- Ensuring cohesive messaging, coordinated technical assistance, and unified service delivery across all components of the program.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Community service leave
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
