Rural Health Grant Program Coordinator

Taleo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking a Rural Health Grant Coordinator (Human Services Program Consultant) to lead program consultation and technical assistance for RHTP-funded communities in Columbus, OH, with extensive travel across Southern Ohio.

Responsibilities include reviewing reports for compliance, monitoring funded entities, developing guidance materials, and supporting grant development and budgeting to improve diabetes prevention, hypertension management, nutrition, and physical

Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health or pre-medicine or comparable field; AND 18 mos. exp. in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider.
• Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science or medicine-related or comparable field; AND 6 mos. exp. in delivery of human services, health care services or medical assistance in governmental, community or private human support services agency or medical provider.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in social or behavioral sciences, medical or health related field
• Certified Health Education Specialist
• Experience planning and managing population health programs related to diabetes, hypertension, nutrition and/or physical activity
• Experience providing consultation/technical assistance to health care and/or community health centers in rural areas to improve patient outcomes and workflows
• Experience aligning programmatic strategies with intended health-behavior outcomes
• Experience in program budgeting
• Experience developing performance measures
• Experience managing grants and providing technical assistance to grantees
• Experience analyzing program evaluations and making adjustments to programs
• Experience writing technical reports, articles, web content and/or correspondence
• Experience preparing and delivering presentations
• All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Responsibilities

• Provide program consultation, technical assistance, and ongoing support to RHTP ‑ funded communities.
• Review programmatic and budget reports for compliance and prepare summaries for state and federal partners.
• Monitor funded entities through site visits, phone communication, and reporting forms to ensure eligibility and adherence to program requirements.
• Develop and present program materials such as fact sheets, applications, guidance documents, and web content.
• Assist communities in achieving objectives related to diabetes prevention, hypertension management, improved nutrition, and increased physical activity.
• Plan and facilitate workshops, trainings, conferences, and technical assistance sessions based on identified community needs.
• Assess rural community needs by evaluating outcome and funding reports, identifying trends, and connecting organizations to resources.
• Support grant development, contract management, invoice review, budget revisions, RFP creation, and funding recommendations.
• Maintain program guidelines, policy manuals, required records, newsletters, and reports.
• Respond to inquiries from healthcare professionals, program participants, government officials, and the public.
• Utilize GMIS 2.0, WISE, Clear Impact, and other systems to analyze data and generate reports.

Skills

Human Services

Public Health

Education

Undergraduate degree in social or behavioral sciences or health-related field

Graduate degree in social or behavioral science or medicine-related field

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Job description

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking a Rural Health Grant Coordinator (Human Services Program Consultant) to lead program consultation and technical assistance for RHTP-funded communities in Columbus, OH, with extensive travel across Southern Ohio.

Responsibilities include reviewing reports for compliance, monitoring funded entities, developing guidance materials, and supporting grant development and budgeting to improve diabetes prevention, hypertension management, nutrition, and physical