State Office of Rural Health Director
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 role is supported solely by federal grant funds and a required general fund match. Continued employment depends on funding availability; the current grant period is four years and eight months, ending June 30, 2031, with funding reviewed annually when supported by non-general funds and periodically thereafter. The Director will lead the VDH team providing technical assistance to rural stakeholders working to reduce health disparities in rural communities. The role directly supervises a SORH Manager and indirectly supervises staff responsible for the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) and Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) programs and SORH external communications. The Director also works with the Virginia Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources on multiagency rural health strategies and initiatives, leads cross-functional teams, and represents VDH in developing and maintaining public and private partnerships. The position is designated as requiring annual Statement of Economic Interest disclosures, beginning within 30 days of the start date, and initial Conflict of Interest training within 30 days, with annual training thereafter. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and other required checks.
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 provide oversight of SORH programs and VDH rural health initiatives.
- Lead the VDH team providing technical assistance to rural stakeholders working to reduce rural health disparities.
- Directly supervise a SORH Manager and indirectly supervise staff managing the Flex and SHIP programs and SORH external communications.
- Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with internal agency departments.
- Work with the Virginia 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 positive program outcomes.
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 leave
- Family/personal leave
- Annual leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
