Impact Lead, Rural Health Transformation Programs

University of New England; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New England in Portland, Maine is seeking a Program Manager for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The role leads planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of RHTP/EBI activities, working across public and private partners to strengthen rural health systems.

The UNE position will be seconded to the State and is a core member of the RHTP team, responsible for project development, funding coordination, and performance reporting, with accountability for outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Health Education, Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, Education, or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in health program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation; or an equivalent seven (7)-year combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead program manager for RHTP / EBI activities, with oversight of implementation, evaluation, and budget.
• Coordinate and manage the development of projects funded through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
• Work with existing program managers and program leads to support and manage initiatives supported by RHTP / EBI .
• Coordinate RHTP / EBI activities with partners, contractors, other public health programs, and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison across public and private systems to strengthen coordination and delivery of services.
• Develop strategies to support the sustainability of RHTP / EBI initiatives, including potential future federal funding, insurance coverage, and other sustainability approaches.
• Provide subject matter expertise on RHTP / EBI activities to UNE leadership, partners, public stakeholders, and other audiences as appropriate.
• Stay current on best practices and emerging evidence-based strategies relevant to chronic disease and rural health transformation.
• Establish strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize quality improvement strategies as part of program evaluation and continuous program improvement.
• Oversee evaluation activities, including coordination with an evaluation contractor.
• Represent UNE and the RHTP / EBI initiative at local, state, and federal venues.
• Prepare written and oral reports and presentations that communicate relevant information to internal and external partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Health, Health Sciences, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

The University of New England in Portland, Maine is seeking a Program Manager for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The role leads planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of RHTP/EBI activities, working across public and private partners to strengthen rural health systems.

The UNE position will be seconded to the State and is a core member of the RHTP team, responsible for project development, funding coordination, and performance reporting, with accountability for outcomes