Remote-Eligible Rural Health Workforce Coordinator

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation leave

Sick leave 12 days/year

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hiring a Rural Health Workforce Coordinator for the Rural Health and Primary Care Program in Augusta. The role supports grant programs, rural outreach to facilities and professionals, and J1 Conrad 30 coordination with management approval for partial telework.

The position emphasizes data collection, reporting, and collaboration with state and federal partners to reduce rural health inequities across Maine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Community Health Education, Health Education, or related field or equivalent four-year combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate rural health activities and programs.
• Coordinate grant programs including J1 Conrad 30 and loan forgiveness initiatives.
• Collect, track, and report grant-related activities and impact.
• Provide outreach and technical assistance to program participants.
• Prepare and distribute information on rural health careers and workforce development.

Skills

Strong writing

Partner collaboration

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Canva

Data presentation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health/related field

Tools

No specific tools listed

Job description

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hiring a Rural Health Workforce Coordinator for the Rural Health and Primary Care Program in Augusta. The role supports grant programs, rural outreach to facilities and professionals, and J1 Conrad 30 coordination with management approval for partial telework.

The position emphasizes data collection, reporting, and collaboration with state and federal partners to reduce rural health inequities across Maine.