Rural Health Workforce Specialist (4828016)

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care is seeking a Rural Health Workforce Specialist to advance Missouri's Rural Health Transformation initiatives from the Jefferson City location. This full-time role focuses on governance, data collection, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to improve access to care in rural communities.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with considerable independence.
• Knowledge of rural health problems related to public health programs in rural communities.

Responsibilities

• Establish Rural Health Transformation workforce contract deliverables and compliance, budget, fiscal analysis, and monitoring.
• Implement data collection processes for contractors and the department.
• Conduct research and data analysis demonstrating effectiveness and impact of grant and program efforts.
• Submit timely progress reports, ongoing status updates, and grant/administrative reports.
• Provide technical assistance to contractors and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.

Skills

Communication

Partnership building

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109

Why You’ll Love This Position

Are you a successful communicator with excellent partnership building skills, motivated to increase access to quality health care services in rural communities? Consider joining our team! The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS), Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) is currently accepting applications for a full-time Rural Health Workforce Specialist to support Missouri's Rural Health Transformation workforce initiatives.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Responsible for establishing Rural Health Transformation workforce contract deliverables and compliance, budget, fiscal analysis, and monitoring compliance.
• Implement data collection process for contractors and for the department.
• Conduct research and data analysis demonstrating the effectiveness and impact of grant and program efforts.
• Responsible for submitting timely progress reports, ongoing status updates, and grant and administrative reports.
• Provide technical assistance to contractors and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the Rural Health Transformation grant.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires a high level of written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate is someone who can build impactful partnerships and has excellent networking and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed)
• Knowledge of individual and community health problems related to public health programs specifically in rural communities.
• Ability to work with considerable independence performing a wide range of duties to support the program.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Rain Davis, [e-mail] , 573-751-6441.