Rural Health Transformation Project Coordinator – IDHS EMS

aFit Staffing•Indianapolis, IN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Rural Health Transformation Project Coordinator – IDHS EMS Be part of a transformative effort to improve the health and well-being of rural communities across Indiana. Our client is leading Indiana’s 5-year Rural Health Transformation Program, including the Make Rural Indiana Healthy Again Regional Grants, a historic $600M investment to strengthen healthcare access, prevention, and system resilience across 64 fully rural and nine partially rural counties. This initiative brings together state leadership, healthcare providers, and community organizations to design and implement solutions that reflect local needs while advancing a shared, statewide vision for better health outcomes. This role serves as the central coordination hub for EMS-related rural health initiatives, ensuring alignment across agencies, stakeholders, and program priorities. About the Role The Rural Health Transformation Project Coordinator for the IDHS EMS Division serves as the primary internal point of contact for coordinating rural health transformation efforts across EMS and partner agencies. This role is critical to ensuring that initiatives remain organized, aligned, and moving forward in a complex, multi-agency environment. You will work closely with division leadership, state agency partners, and program teams to facilitate communication, manage documentation, and track progress across initiatives. The role blends coordination, communication, and operational support, helping leadership maintain visibility into timelines, deliverables, and emerging challenges. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys bringing structure and clarity to cross-agency initiatives that directly impact rural health systems. Why This Role Matters This role ensures that EMS and public safety perspectives are effectively integrated into Indiana’s broader rural health transformation efforts. By coordinating across agencies, maintaining alignment, and supporting execution, you help strengthen the systems that rural communities rely on for timely, coordinated care.

Requirements

Experience in project coordination, EMS, healthcare coordination, public health, or government program support
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across agencies

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Indiana’s rural healthcare and EMS systems

Responsibilities

Serve as the connective tissue across EMS and statewide partners.
Act as the primary liaison between IDHS EMS and partner state agencies
Support coordination of rural health transformation initiatives across divisions
Ensure alignment of activities, priorities, and communication across stakeholders
Identify and escalate coordination challenges to leadership
Coordinate interagency meetings, including agendas and logistics
Facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure clarity and shared understanding
Track follow-up actions and ensure timely completion of next steps
Support workgroups, committees, and cross-functional teams
Maintain project documentation, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Track initiative progress and provide regular updates to leadership
Ensure documentation is organized, accurate, and accessible
Support development of tracking tools and coordination workflows
Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials
Support leadership with status updates and program summaries
Contribute to materials for internal and external stakeholders