Health Program Administrator

RI Council 94; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

RI Council 94 is seeking a Health Program Administrator to oversee the planning, organization, and administration of a state health program. The role requires a Master’s degree and substantial experience in health program administration.

You will ensure compliance with laws, manage fiscal activities, and coordinate with multiple state departments to align health initiatives with policy goals. The role includes preparing reports, coordinating with health and IT teams, and engaging with leadership

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience in administering health programs or similar responsibilities.
• Ability to translate laws and regulations into operation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct health program activities.
• Develop and monitor program budget and fiscal activities.
• Review statutes and regulations affecting the program.
• Coordinate standards, policies and procedures for the program.
• Prepare technical and statistical reports and briefs for leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's Degree in Public Health / Public Administration / Business Administration / Hospital Administration

Tools

Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES)

Job description

## Health Program AdministratorApply: Virks Building: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 24, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR103970# **Department**Executive Office of Health and Human Services# **Division**Project/Program Management# **Salary**$95,881.00 - $108,590.00# **Job Profile**JC-02956300-99 - Health Program Administrator (Non-Union Executive Branch)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm35 Hours - Non-Standard# **Job Requisition Number**JR103970 Health Program Administrator (Open)# **Pay Grade**C00135 A# **Classification**Health Program Administrator# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** To be responsible for the overall planning, organization, direction, coordination and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules, and regulations, as well as, to ensure the adherence of provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program; and to do related work as required.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Works under the administrative direction of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is reviewed, usually upon completion through conferences and/or written reports for conformance to laws, rules, regulations and policies.**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and supervises the work of a professional, technical and clerical subordinate staff.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*** To be responsible for the overall planning, organization, direction, coordination and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules, and regulations, as well as, to ensure the adherence of provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of health programs.* To be responsible for the development and implementation of a health program budget and to monitor the fiscal activities of the program to ensure maximum efficiency of services to the general public.* To review federal and state statutes and regulations as they affect a health program within the department.* To recommend amendments or revisions of existing laws and regulations; and to recommend new legislation and regulations relating to a health program.* To review, periodically, the various activities of a health program and to evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness on meeting the needs of the public.* To be responsible for the formulation and implementation of standards, policies and procedures of a health program in order to monitor the progress and productivity of a program.* To coordinate the overall activities of a health program with those of the Department of Health in order to improve the health of citizens of the state.* To attend meetings and conferences involving state, federal and local officials, professionals, and the public concerning departmental programs and objectives.* To direct and supervise a subordinate professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in various functions of a health program.* To maintain an effective liaison with other state departments and agencies.* To prepare extensive technical and statistical written reports relative to the program's 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 overall planning, organization, direction, coordination and administration of a health program; the ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program to meet the needs of the public; the ability to direct and supervise a subordinate professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in a health program; the ability to develop a health program budget and to monitor the fiscal activities of the program; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, state, federal and local officials, and the general public; the ability to prepare extensive statistical and technical written reports; and related capacities and abilities.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:****Education:** Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Hospital Administration, or any other comparable field of specialization; and**Experience:** Such as may have been gained through: employment in a highly responsible position involving participation in the overall administration of a health program.**Or,** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.# **Supplemental Information**Within the EOHHS Data, Analytics and Evaluation team, the preferred individual will: - Translate federal legislative mandates into operational workflows and state-specific policy changes to ensure continuous program eligibility and quality. - Collaborate with state IT and vendor partners to maintain and modernize the Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) that support claims processing, provider enrollment, and data analytics. - Facilitate multidisciplinary workgroups across state departments to align Medicaid quality initiatives with broader public health goals. - Help to coordinate the Development of executive-level dashboards and briefing memos for agency leadership to communicate statewide quality trends and the impact of quality-based payment models e.g., behavioral health, long-term care). -Manage complex vendor relationships supporting state technology infrastructure, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and data security standards. Preferred skills: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to present to leadership and stakeholders is desired. - Organizational skills, with an ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively under deadlines. - Strong analytical, problem solving, and trouble-shooting skills. - Knowledge of Medicaid claims, eligibility system, and enrollment policies. - Excellent PC/network troubleshooting skills with computer hardware, software, and interoperability problems. - Ability to analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans. - Ability to document projects and assist with organizing existing documentation and procedures. - Ability to collaborate across team roles such as project managers, directors and analysts to ensure proper data analysis and reporting for leadership. https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\\_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf https://everify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/EVerify\\_Participation\\_Poster\\_ES.pdf The individual hired to fill this position will have access to Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075, and, as such, must undergo a national fingerprint background screening in accordance with the set forth in regulation 220-RICR-40-00-2 (IRS Publication 1075 – Background Check Process and Criteria available at https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/220-40-00-2. Additionally, the individual is being hired to an E-Verify site which contains FTI and must have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.# **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.