Remote Regional Grants Coordinator - Rural Health

CAI; Hagåtña (GU); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a Regional Grant Coordinator to support Indiana’s Rural Health Transformation Program under a long-term, hybrid contract based in Indianapolis. The role focuses on regional contract management, CMS reporting, and collaboration with statewide partners to strengthen rural health systems.

Requirements include a public health/public policy degree and 5+ years in grant management or related work, with strong communication and travel willingness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, public policy, business administration, or related field
• 5 years of experience in grant management, contract oversight, program administration, or related work
• 3 years of experience working with healthcare organizations, rural communities, or public health systems
• 2 years of experience with compliance, budgeting, and reporting requirements for state or federal grants
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently as a remote field-based contractor
• Must reside within the assigned RHTP region and be willing to travel regularly within the region
• Experience with CMS-funded programs or federal cooperative agreements
• Familiarity with Indiana's rural health landscape, including hospitals, FQHCs, EMS, and community-based organizations
• Experience collaborating with statewide associations or multi-stakeholder coalitions
• Knowledge of rural health delivery, care coordination, or health system transformation

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary regional contract manager for organizations receiving RHTP funding
• Monitor compliance with state and federal requirements, including allowable expenditures, budget adherence, and documentation standards
• Support IDOH in ensuring regional coalitions meet milestones, deliverables, and timelines outlined in the state-defined workplan
• Identify risks, performance issues, or compliance concerns and elevate to IDOH as appropriate
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure consistent use of state-approved templates, tools, and reporting systems
• Collaborate closely with statewide Technical Assistance Providers to ensure aligned support for regional coalitions
• Participate in regional meetings convened by Technical Assistance Providers, including consortium meetings, workgroups, and application development sessions
• Facilitate cross-region learning by sharing insights, challenges, and best practices
• Coordinate regional data collection, performance tracking, and outcome measurement in alignment with CMS Rural Health Transformation Program requirements
• Ensure timely submission of all required regional reports to IDOH for state and federal reporting cycles
• Support regional partners in understanding and meeting CMS reporting expectations, including documentation, metrics, and narrative requirements
• Serve as the day-to-day liaison between IDOH and regional coalitions, including hospitals, clinics, EMS providers, community organizations, and other partners
• Promote broad representation of rural populations and ensure regional activities reflect local needs and priorities
• Maintain strong communication channels with IDOH’s Regional Grant Initiative Team and participate in statewide meetings as requested
• Assist regional partners in interpreting state guidance, funding requirements, and program expectations
• Track regional progress, identify barriers, and support problem-solving to maintain momentum
• Contribute to statewide consistency by using shared tools, templates, and evaluation frameworks
• Participate in regular check-ins, statewide meetings, and required trainings

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Independent remote work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health / health administration / public policy / business administration

Job description

CAI is seeking a Regional Grant Coordinator to support Indiana’s Rural Health Transformation Program under a long-term, hybrid contract based in Indianapolis. The role focuses on regional contract management, CMS reporting, and collaboration with statewide partners to strengthen rural health systems.

Requirements include a public health/public policy degree and 5+ years in grant management or related work, with strong communication and travel willingness.