Rural Health Hub Operations Lead

C304 Purchase District Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 10,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension

Job summary

Purchase District Health Department is seeking a knowledgeable and highly motivated individual to join the Rural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation (RCH) program in the Purchase Area Development District. The RCH Operations Lead will oversee day-to-day operations, engage partners, manage budgets, ensure grant compliance, and help scale hub activities across rural Kentucky.

This role requires strong project management, stakeholder collaboration, excellent communication, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public health, social work, business administration, healthcare administration, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in program coordination, operations management, community engagement, partnership development, or related fields
• Experience managing multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects and support implementation across multiple organizations or sectors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to travel throughout ADD region for meetings, events, and partner engagement activities
• Deep commitment to improving health outcomes and quality of life for Kentuckians
• Experience working within rural communities and/or Purchase Area Development District communities preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational activities of the Rural Community Hub, driving alignment with program goals, grant requirements, and local community needs
• Support budgeting, expense tracking, procurements, and financial reporting processes to drive accountability and transparency
• Support Purchase District Health Department with fulfilling its responsibilities as a passthrough entity in accordance with 2 CFR 200; Guide Hub partner organizations on federal grant compliance considerations (e.g., cost allowability, payment processes)
• Oversee vendor and contractor management for the Hub, including procurement, contracting, monitoring, and performance oversight
• Develop and maintain systems for accurate data collection, performance tracking, and timely reporting of Hub activities and outcomes
• Coordinate technical assistance and capacity-building support for Hub partners, helping organizations access tools, resources, and expertise needed for successful implementation
• Monitor progress against project plans, deliverables, milestones, and performance measures; proactively identify and resolve operational challenges
• Partner with Hub leads and subject matter experts to embed operational leading practices into program design and implementation
• Establish and maintain systems, processes, and workflows that enable effective Hub operations and partner coordination
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local organizations, service providers, employers, community leaders, RHT funders, and other stakeholders
• Support stakeholder engagement efforts and serve as a key operational liaison between Hub partners and statewide initiative leadership
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen partner support, and enhance program implementation
• Support the deployment of program-wide operational enhancements and/or processes
• Gather and assess feedback from partners and stakeholders to inform ongoing operational improvements
• Stay informed on leading practices related to rural health transformation, community partnerships, and operational management, incorporating relevant lessons into Hub operations
• Operational Coordination: Align Hub operational activities and initiatives with broader organizational goals and partner priorities
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders while facilitating effective collaboration
• Project and Organizational Management: Coordinate complex workstreams, monitor progress, and support implementation across multiple partners.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize qualitative and quantitative data to support operational planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Communication and Facilitation: Lead meetings, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public health, social work, business administration, healthcare administration, or related field

Job description

Purchase District Health Department is seeking a knowledgeable and highly motivated individual to join the Rural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation (RCH) program in the Purchase Area Development District. The RCH Operations Lead will oversee day-to-day operations, engage partners, manage budgets, ensure grant compliance, and help scale hub activities across rural Kentucky.

This role requires strong project management, stakeholder collaboration, excellent communication, and willingness to