Rural Health & EMS Transformation Lead

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska invites applications for Health Program Manager 3 in Anchorage. The role oversees the Rural and Community Health Systems Section’s Special Projects, focusing on transforming EMS and rural health through strategic program leadership and collaboration.

The position emphasizes partnership-building, data-driven policy development, and cross-sector coordination to improve Alaskan health outcomes and emergency services access.

Qualifications

• Program Planning: Ensures state/Tribal/community health improvement planning uses data and information to develop goals and objectives.
• Community Dimensions of Practice: Distinguishes roles of governmental vs non-governmental orgs in improving health.
• Partnering: Builds alliances across boundaries to achieve goals.
• Public Health: Applies core public health concepts to protect and improve health.
• Human Capital Management: Manages a multi-sector workforce and staffing needs.
• Leadership: Influences and motivates others; adapts leadership styles.
• Conflict Management: Encourages constructive handling of differences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statewide EMS transformation efforts through RHTP to strengthen EMS and access to care.
• Turn strategy into action by leading complex EMS modernization projects.
• Build statewide partnerships with EMS agencies, Tribal health orgs, healthcare systems, and rural communities.
• Drive policy and system improvements using data, best practices, and stakeholder input.
• Serve as a key strategic leader within Rural and Community Health Systems to support Alaskans' health and safety.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/health/behavioral science or related field

Job description

State of Alaska invites applications for Health Program Manager 3 in Anchorage. The role oversees the Rural and Community Health Systems Section’s Special Projects, focusing on transforming EMS and rural health through strategic program leadership and collaboration.

The position emphasizes partnership-building, data-driven policy development, and cross-sector coordination to improve Alaskan health outcomes and emergency services access.