State Office of Rural Health Director

DHRM • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health is hiring a State Office of Rural Health Director to manage and direct implementation of the State Office of Rural Health (SORH) activities in Virginia. Under the supervision of the Office of Health Equity Director, the incumbent will lead, manage, and oversee SORH programs and VDH rural health initiatives intended to improve health outcomes in rural Virginia. The SORH connects local healthcare systems with federal and state resources to address the distinct healthcare needs of rural and frontier communities. The position is restricted and funded solely by the State Office of Rural Health Grant and a required general fund match for a four-year-and-eight-month period ending June 30, 2031. Continued employment depends on ongoing funding availability, which is reviewed annually for non-general funds and periodically thereafter.

The Director will lead VDH staff providing technical assistance to rural stakeholders working to reduce health disparities. The role directly supervises a SORH Manager and indirectly supervises staff managing the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) and Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) programs and leading SORH external communications. The Director will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with internal agency departments, work with the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources on multiagency rural health strategies and initiatives, and represent VDH with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain partnerships that support positive program outcomes.

The position is designated as requiring a Statement of Economic Interest disclosure, initially within 30 days of the start date and annually thereafter. Conflict of Interest training is also required within 30 days of assuming the position and annually thereafter. Employment is contingent on satisfactory background and other applicable checks. The Virginia Department of Health offers paid holidays, insurance, retirement plans, and leave.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of grant administration in a complex governmental setting, including funding sources, administrative requirements, and cost principles.
• Considerable knowledge of rural healthcare systems, public health principles, and/or clinical or health services delivery in rural or frontier settings.
• Considerable knowledge of public policy development, program implementation, and evaluation related to healthcare service delivery.
• Considerable experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Considerable experience using computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to grant writing, administration, and management.
• Considerable experience meeting deadlines and successfully managing multiple priorities or initiatives.
• Considerable experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable experience with federal grant administration, including identifying funding sources, developing grant proposals, executing funds, and preparing comprehensive financial reports related to grant oversight.
• Considerable experience with the state legislature.
• Experience in program administration with knowledge of rural health challenges.
• Extensive experience developing healthcare-related recommendations for executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct implementation of State Office of Rural Health activities in Virginia.
• Lead, manage, and oversee SORH programs and VDH rural health initiatives to improve health outcomes in rural Virginia.
• Lead the VDH team providing technical assistance to rural stakeholders seeking to reduce rural health disparities.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with internal agency departments.
• Directly supervise a SORH Manager and indirectly supervise staff managing the Flex and SHIP programs and SORH external communications.
• Work with the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources on multiagency rural health strategies and initiatives.
• Represent VDH with internal and external stakeholders and develop and maintain public and private partnerships to support program outcomes.
• Complete required Statement of Economic Interest disclosures and Conflict of Interest training.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plans, including a 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Sick, family/personal, and annual leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed