Rural Health Program & Grants Manager

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska's Health & Human Services - Agency 25 in Lincoln is seeking a Health Program Manager I to support the Office of Rural Health. You will plan, coordinate, and administer FLEX and SHIP grants and associated contracts for the state.

The role requires strong grants management, stakeholder collaboration, and detailed reporting to ensure program goals are met. Previous experience with grant applications, budgeting, and contracting is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Coursework/training in public administration and health sciences related to program management.
• Two years professional-level experience managing a grant program with reporting.
• Experience writing grant applications and managing grant funds.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to sub-grantees and monitor grants.

Responsibilities

• Developing and submitting FLEX and SHIP grant applications and annual progress reports.
• Monitor overall program budget and develop RFPs for grant programs.
• Draft and manage contracts; ensure activities and invoices comply with goals.
• Provide technical assistance to up to 60+ Critical Access Hospitals and network coordinators.
• Present at conferences and coordinate regional and statewide meetings.

Skills

Grant management

Budget oversight

Stakeholder coordination

Grant writing

Education

Public administration coursework

Health sciences coursework

Job description

State of Nebraska's Health & Human Services - Agency 25 in Lincoln is seeking a Health Program Manager I to support the Office of Rural Health. You will plan, coordinate, and administer FLEX and SHIP grants and associated contracts for the state.

The role requires strong grants management, stakeholder collaboration, and detailed reporting to ensure program goals are met. Previous experience with grant applications, budgeting, and contracting is highly valued.