Primary Care / Rural Health Lead

Primary Care / Rural Health Lead

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)

The Indiana Department of Health's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

Role Overview

The Office of Primary Care and Rural Health Section Lead oversees the primary care and rural health priorities of the Division of Chronic Disease, Primary Care & Rural Health (CDPCRH). This includes the primary care priority of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs) quality improvement initiatives, including the integration of behavioral health care. The position oversees the creation and maintenance of a statewide health needs assessment and related program evaluations. Additionally, this position provides oversight to the State Primary Care Office Program funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) which includes health professional shortage area designation (HPSA), medically underserved (MUA / P) designation, National Health Service Corps, and J-1 Visa Waiver processes and activities. The position assists with the implementation and maintenance of the State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). This position will also oversee the rural health initiatives of the division, including the State Office of Rural Health, the Medicare Hospital Flexibility (FLEX) grant and the Small Hospital Improvement (SHIP) grant.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates have experience with or a specialized understanding of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs), extensive knowledge of the health challenges faced by rural communities, grant management experience, and superior project management skills.

Salary Statement

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Establishes, monitors, and implements long-range objectives and specifies the strategies, KPIs, and actions to achieve them for a public health program.
• Analyzes operations to evaluate performance of the specific public health program or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
• Interprets and explains in-depth and complex public health policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
• Develops and implements corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
• Prepares and presents public health reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services to executive leadership.
• Develops and oversees public health program financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
• Develops and monitors public health program requirements to ensure it meets federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Develops and supervises training of employees and consultants on public health program requirements and usage.
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers communication plans and communications.
• Presides over, or serves on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
• Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Sets expectations, measures progress, provides ongoing feedback, and evaluates the performance of employees. Ensures work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

What You'll Need for Success

The ideal candidate in this role should have 11+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role. Completion of relevant educational degree(s) may substitute for equivalent years of experience.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.