Assistant Health Program Administrator

RI Council 94; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Department of Health is seeking an Assistant Health Program Administrator to support planning, organization, and administration of a health program. The role requires adherence to laws, rules, regulations, and grant agreements, with significant independent judgment.

The successful candidate will supervise professional, technical and clerical staff, assist in budget development, and coordinate activities with other state and federal agencies to improve public health services across

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of health program administration and the ability to apply such knowledge to planning, organization, coordination and administration of a health program.
• Ability to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to recommend improvements/maintenance.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise professional, technical, and supportive personnel in a health program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, direct and review the work of professional, technical and clerical staff and revise schedules to ensure efficiency.
• Assist in development and preparation of budgetary needs and oversee fiscal activities of a health program.
• Coordinate program activities with other programs and state/federal agencies to improve public health outcomes.

Skills

Public health administration

Budget planning

Staff supervision

Policy analysis

Communication

Education

Public health/public administration related degree

Job description

Assistant Health Program Administrator# State of Rhode Island External Career Site## Assistant Health Program AdministratorApply: Cannon Building: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 18, 2026 (9 days left to apply): JR104259# **Department**Department of Health# **Division**Healthcare Health & Allied Professionals# **Salary**$81,708.00 - $92,074.00# **Job Profile**JC-02956200-92 - Assistant Health Program Administrator (NEARI PSA DOH)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm**Non-Standard 35.0** # **Job Requisition Number**JR104259 Assistant Health Program Administrator (Open)# **Pay Grade**C00331 A# **Classification**Assistant Health Program Administrator# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** In the Department of Health, to be responsible for assisting a superior in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules and regulations, as well as adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program; and to do related work as required.**SUPERVSION RECEIVED:** Works under the general supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is subject to review upon completion through oral and/or written reports for conformance to laws, rules, regulations, departmental policies and objectives.**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of a professional, technical and clerical support staff.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*** In the Department of Health, to be responsible for assisting a superior in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules and regulations, as well as to adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program.* To be responsible for planning, prioritizing, directing, and reviewing the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff and as necessitated revising work schedules to ensure program efficiency.* To assist in the development and preparation of budgetary needs and to be accountable for the fiscal activities of a health program.* To be responsible for reviewing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for necessary program modifications and/or changes in order to improve or maintain the services being provided.* To coordinate each of the program's activities with other programs in the Department of Health and in other state and federal agencies as applicable, in order to improve the health of the citizens of the state.* To maintain a constant awareness of state and federal guidelines, laws and regulations, as well as proposed legislation pertinent to each particular program; and as required, making recommendations to a superior as to the changes in programs necessary to comply with such revisions in law.* To assist in the formulation of standards, policies and procedures of a health program in order to monitor the goals and objectives of the program.* As required, to represent the Department at meetings and conferences comprising of state, federal and local officials, professionals, and the public involving departmental programs, goals, and objectives.* To prepare extensive written reports relative to the program's functions and activities.* To do related work as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:****KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:** A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of health program administration as it applies to a health program and the ability to apply such knowledge in the planning, organization, coordination and administration of a health program; the ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for improvements and/or maintenance; the ability to coordinate and supervise professional, technical, and supportive personnel engaged in a health program; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, public groups, and private and public agencies; the ability to prepare extensive written reports as required; and related capacities and abilities.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:****Education:** Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in public health, public administration, business administration, hospital administration, or a related field; and**Experience:** Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position involving hospital, public, business, or health administration.**Or,** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.# **Supplemental Information**This position will support the Rhode Island WIC Program by providing direct nutrition services, in-person training, and technical assistance at local WIC agencies throughout the state. The position will provide coverage to local agencies experiencing nutrition staffing vacancies or shortages and provide hands-on training and support to new and existing nutrition staff within the local WIC clinic setting. Statewide travel to local WIC agency locations is needed. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field; Registered Dietitian (RD) credential; experience providing nutrition services, staff training, and technical assistance; and experience with the WIC Program.# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.