RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM (RHTP) MANAGER (PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR II Health Services)

State of Maryland; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking a full-time manager to direct and administer the St. Mary’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and oversee RHTP-funded operations across regional and local health initiatives.

The role includes coordinating with stakeholders, monitoring performance, and serving as the primary liaison with grant subrecipients and MDH. A strong background in health services and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field.
• Six years professional experience in health services, three years in managerial or supervisory roles.
• Master’s or Doctorate in health/human services may substitute up to two years of general experience.
• Bachelor’s in another field plus an extra year of health services experience may substitute for the required education.
• U.S. Armed Forces commissioned officer service in health care administration can substitute on a year-for-year basis for experience/education.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health is preferred but not required.
• Extensive experience directing complex public health initiatives, healthcare access strategies, and cross-sector partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and administration for the St. Mary’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
• Oversee and manage all operations related to RHTP-funded work, including regional and local health care transformation (St. Mary’s 360).
• Serve as primary liaison with grant subrecipients/collaborative partners, community stakeholders, and MDH/funding agencies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health field

Job description

GRADE

STD0017

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH St. Mary's County Health Department21580 Peabody StreetLeonardtown, MD 20650

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to provide direction and administration for the St. Mary’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This position will oversee and manage all operations related to RHTP-funded work, including regional and local health care transformation (St. Mary’s 360), community-integrated care coordination, technology-enabled care strategies, digital health literacy, mobile health expansion, and several other programs/units. This position will also provide general direction to staff working with the RHTP-funded programs, ensure the implementation of deliverables, manage partner workflows, and monitor performance, evaluation, and sustainability. Additionally, the manager will serve as the primary liaison with grant subrecipients/collaborative partners, community stakeholders, and MDH/funding agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:���A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience:�Six years professional experience in health services, three years must have been in Health Services professional clinical or administrative services in areas other than Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities or Addictions and three years must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.
• Notes:
  • 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or a Doctorate degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university for up to two years of the required general experience.
  • 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus an additional year of professional experience in health services for the required education.
  • 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Health Services Administration specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:

• A Master's Degree in Public Health; preferred but not required
• Extensive experience directing complex public health initiatives, healthcare access strategies, and cross-sector partnerships

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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