COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES II, Health Services

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland's Worcester County Health Department seeks a full-time Rural Health Transformation Program Coordinator to lead efforts to improve rural health access and reduce disparities.

You will coordinate program initiatives, collaborate with internal and external partners, monitor performance, ensure grant compliance, and assist with data collection, reporting and evaluation to drive measurable health outcomes for rural communities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of professional experience coordinating health-related programs or referring people to resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement and monitor Rural Health Transformation Program activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to address health disparities.
• Monitor program performance and ensure grant requirements are met.
• Assist with data collection, reporting and evaluation to improve rural health outcomes.

Skills

Coordination experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY.

Grade

STD0014

Location of Position

MDH Worcester County Health Department

6040 Public Landing Road

Snow Hill, MD 21863

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to coordinate, implement, and monitor activities associated with the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to improve access to healthcare services, strengthen community partnerships, and address healthcare disparities in rural communities. Responsibilities include coordinating program initiatives, collaborating with internal departments & external stakeholders, monitoring program performance, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and assisting with data collection, reporting and evaluation. This position will also support the effective use of program resources and the achievement of established goals and objectives to improve health outcomes for rural populations. Employees in this classification may be required to operate State vehicles to transport clients, conduct home visits, attend community outreach events or perform other duties necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Employees must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class C Non-Commercial driver's license throughout employment. The selected applicant must be willing and able to travel to all Worcester County Health Department sites and must be available to work evening and/or weekend hours as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health-related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

The desired candidate should possess:

• Experience building collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other local agencies.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and preparing reports with established deadlines.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.