Rural Health Community Networks PM Sr

HCH ENTERPRISES LLC•Warwick, RI

69d•$92,700 - $119,600•Hybrid

About The Position

HCH Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a full-time contract position with the state of Rhode Island, specifically for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This role involves managing a team to execute complex projects supporting the development of community health networks in rural Rhode Island. Responsibilities include strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement, program development and implementation, personnel management, and data analysis. The position requires a high degree of independence and supports the objectives of the RHTP and related health initiatives, including Health Care System Planning (HCSP). The Senior Project Manager will work under the direction of senior EOHHS leadership and will supervise assigned personnel, ensuring qualitative and timely work products.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of the key stakeholders in RI rural communities, including municipal government, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, advocates, community leaders, and others across systems of care and populations served.
Significant knowledge of the core principles of public health and the elements of the healthcare system. Including experience with program implementation, policy and planning, program administration, research, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated knowledge of the factors that limit access to health services and impact health outcomes of rural Rhode Islanders, including social, environmental, and economic factors.
Demonstrated experience managing complex health, human services, public policy, public administration, or community-based program initiatives, preferably involving rural health, health equity, Medicaid, public health, or health system transformation.
Excellent writing, facilitation, communication, interpersonal skills, and organization, including using Microsoft Office tools as required to support execution.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop workplans, implementation tools, meeting materials, decision documents, status reports, and other products needed to support program launch and ongoing operations.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, assign and monitor work, manage timelines and deliverables, provide guidance to staff, and escalate risks or barriers appropriately.
Possession of a Master’s degree from a college of recognized standing with specialization in a relevant field of Health Policy, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, Human Services, a licensed health profession, or a closely related field.
5-7 years of employment in a professional position with responsibilities related to health policy, public health, municipal government, public administration, program administration, or other relevant experience.
Candidate MUST be local to RI.

Nice To Haves

Existing relationships with rural communities preferred.
Familiarity with grant-funded programs, compliance monitoring, reporting requirements, procurement or contracting processes, and interagency coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a team in implementing rural community health networks as part of Initiative 1 of Rhode Island’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
Execute strategic plans for implementation of rural community health networks.
Coordinate with RHTP community engagement team to engage stakeholders, including network grantees, in planning and implementation.
Guide team members implementing rural community health networks, including managing performance, providing assistance as needed, and escalating any challenges or risks.
Develop infrastructure and tools needed to support launch of rural community health networks.
Exercise creative problem-solving to address unique challenges involved in implementing an innovative model of health infrastructure in rural Rhode Island.
Support rural community health network staff in fostering and facilitating strong relationships with community leaders.
Liaise with EOHHS leadership and RHTP project leads to align project implementation with community identified needs and priorities surfaced by rural community health networks.
Support development of program evaluation and design.
Integrate and align RHTP objectives with HCSP (Executive Order 24-04) work.
Serve as a member of internal RHTP teams as necessary to ensure compliance with RHTP requirements and alignment with RHTP objectives.