Senior Health Program Coordinator

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Senior Health Program Coordinator to work within the Office of Health Equity and Human Rights Office of the Deputy Commissioner. The incumbent will join its dynamic, team environment with a dedicated focus on serving various populations across New York. The Senior Health Program Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the coordination and monitoring Office of Health Equity and Human Rights (OHEHR) Office of the Deputy Commissioner contracts. The incumbent will serve as a liaison to contractors serving Tribal Nations, Native and Indigenous, and other prioritized populations; maintain communication with contractors regarding program requirements; assess provider performance, track and contribute toward monitoring program outcomes and quality improvement activities; contribute toward developing workplans while coordinating technical assistance to ensure compliance with program standards and goals. The incumbent will provide support in the creation of contractor budget modifications, expenditure plans, and make suggestions for using unexpended dollars to maximize available resources. The incumbent will review monthly/quarterly narrative reports and monthly data reports; prepare monitoring, narrative, and statistical reports; and process invoices for assigned contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience contributing to the 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.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting the development of a public health or human services programs
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of a 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.
• Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and monitoring of Office of Health Equity and Human Rights (OHEHR) Office of the Deputy Commissioner contracts.
• Serve as a liaison to contractors serving Tribal Nations, Native and Indigenous, and other prioritized populations.
• Maintain communication with contractors regarding program requirements.
• Assess provider performance, track and contribute toward monitoring program outcomes and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute toward developing workplans while coordinating technical assistance to ensure compliance with program standards and goals.
• Provide support in the creation of contractor budget modifications and expenditure plans.
• Make suggestions for using unexpended dollars to maximize available resources.
• Review monthly/quarterly narrative reports and monthly data reports.
• Prepare monitoring, narrative, and statistical reports.
• Process invoices for assigned contractors.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

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