Senior Health Program Coordinator

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Senior Health Program Coordinator to work in the Office of Health Equity and Human Rights (OHEHR), Office of the Deputy Commissioner. The role supports coordination and monitoring of OHEHR contracts and serves as a liaison to contractors serving Tribal Nations, Native and Indigenous populations, and other prioritized populations. The coordinator communicates program requirements, assesses provider performance, tracks and contributes to program outcome monitoring and quality improvement, develops workplans, and coordinates technical assistance to support compliance with program standards and goals.

The position supports contractor budget modifications and expenditure plans, identifies ways to use unexpended funds effectively, reviews monthly and quarterly narrative reports and monthly data reports, prepares monitoring, narrative, and statistical reports, and processes invoices for assigned contractors. The position is grant funded and requires compliance with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables. Travel up to 10% is required. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule. The selected candidate must live within reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and reside in, or be willing to relocate before hire to, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts. Valid, unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience contributing to coordination of program activities in a public health, health, health regulatory, or human services related program; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Travel up to 10% of the time is required.
• Must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and be located in or willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts before hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting the development of public health or human services programs.
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of public health or human services programs.
• Experience working with Tribal Nations, Native and Indigenous populations.
• Experience facilitating the provision of technical assistance to contractors.
• Experience with technical writing and other professional communication.
• Experience with problem solving and suggesting corrective action strategies.
• Experience managing contractual relationships with service providers, programs, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and monitoring OHEHR Office of the Deputy Commissioner contracts.
• Serve as a liaison to contractors serving Tribal Nations, Native and Indigenous populations, and other prioritized populations.
• Maintain communication with contractors regarding program requirements.
• Assess provider performance and track and contribute to monitoring program outcomes and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to developing workplans and coordinate technical assistance to ensure compliance with program standards and goals.
• Support the creation of contractor budget modifications and expenditure plans, and suggest uses for unexpended funds to maximize available resources.
• Review monthly and quarterly narrative reports and monthly data reports.
• Prepare monitoring, narrative, and statistical reports.
• Process invoices for assigned contractors.
• Comply with grant funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with several health insurance plans available.
• Flexible benefit accounts for medical expenses, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking, and transit.
• Paid federal and state holidays, sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
• Tuition support for educational or training opportunities.
• Participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System and optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use toward health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with educational and wellness programs, training, and confidential 24/7 services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior