Program Manager - Rural Health Workforce Development

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Program Manager - Rural Health Workforce Development in Portland, ME to oversee program operations, drive development and evaluation, and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders. The role focuses on retaining, growing, and upskilling Maine's rural clinical workforce and expanding training access across the state.

Ideal candidates bring program development experience, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to use data to steer decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare or relevant field required; Master’s preferred.
• License/certifications may be preferred or required based on setting.
• Three years of related healthcare work experience required.
• Able to lead work teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned program areas.
• Collaborate with team and stakeholders to expand access to clinical training.
• Establish partnerships and support learners, preceptors, and training sites.
• Use data to inform decisions and develop sustainable solutions for rural Maine.

Skills

Lead work teams

Effective communication

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in healthcare or relevant field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Management/Leadership
Req #: 80690
Date Posted: Aug 10, 2026

The Program Manager - Rural Health Workforce Development is responsible for the operational aspects of assigned program areas, including development, implementation, and evaluation, working in close collaboration with a supportive team. This role supports innovative initiatives designed to meet the changing demands of Maine's clinical workforce, with a focus on the retention, growth, and upskilling of a locally rooted workforce and on expanding access to clinical training across the state. The Program Manager engages a wide range of stakeholders to identify and remove barriers facing clinical trainees and to support learners, preceptors, and training sites. This includes establishing partnerships and using data and knowledge of the workforce landscape to inform decisions and develop practical, sustainable solutions that contribute to more reliable access to care for Maine's rural communities.

An ideal candidate will have experience with program development and implementation, comfort providing technical assistance and support to partners, skill in building relationships across diverse stakeholders, an ability to use data to guide program decisions, and genuine interest in strengthening health care access in rural Maine. Oversees the work of additional staff if applicable.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in healthcare or relevant field required. Master's Degree preferred.
• License/Certifications: Licensure may be preferred or required based on setting.
• Experience: Three years of related healthcare work experience required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Able to lead work teams. Effective communication skills

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $77,147.20to $104,353.60per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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