Rural Health Project Coordinator
Talent Groups ·www.talentgroups.com
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Hybrid Details: 3 days/week onsite
Duration: 2 years to start
Overview
General Statement of Duties:
With significant management expertise, support complex professional assignments involving planning and policy, program development and implementation, data analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement related to improving the accessibility of rural health care services for individuals with disabilities of all types in Rhode Island. Such responsibilities shall be executed in support of the objectives of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and related health and human services programs with a specific focus on rural health, disability management, and comprehensive home and community-based services.
Supervision
Works under the direction and guidance of the Chief of Special Projects (Olmstead Lead), Accessibility and Provider Improvement Manager, and other senior program and policy leadership (Director of Strategy and Innovation) with a focus on team goals and collective judgment in the utilization of professional standards and techniques.
Supervision Exercised
Will support coordination of cross-functional with colleagues across agencies and sectors as project manager but not as supervisor. May provide oversight to Advisory Group and/or or planning-related teams, as applicable.
Scope Of Work
Key Responsibilities:
The Intermediate Project Manager will be responsible for facilitating the day-to-day operations and logistics of the accessibility-related work that is aligned with rural health transformation and disability programs. Responsibilities include:
Planning for, supporting, and facilitating associated advisory group and other cross-functional convenings.
Leading administrative and procurement functions such as invoicing, progress reporting, meeting scheduling, note-taking, and other related needs.
Assisting with the development of plans, reports, presentations, dashboards, and other materials used to communicate progress, outcomes, and priorities to leadership, stakeholders, and the public.
Serving as a central point of coordination and communication to help sustain momentum, alignment, and shared ownership across statewide accessibility program implementation efforts.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
Knowledge, Skills, and Capacity:
Education and Experience:
Education:
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Duration: 2 years to start
Overview
General Statement of Duties:
With significant management expertise, support complex professional assignments involving planning and policy, program development and implementation, data analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement related to improving the accessibility of rural health care services for individuals with disabilities of all types in Rhode Island. Such responsibilities shall be executed in support of the objectives of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and related health and human services programs with a specific focus on rural health, disability management, and comprehensive home and community-based services.
Supervision
Works under the direction and guidance of the Chief of Special Projects (Olmstead Lead), Accessibility and Provider Improvement Manager, and other senior program and policy leadership (Director of Strategy and Innovation) with a focus on team goals and collective judgment in the utilization of professional standards and techniques.
Supervision Exercised
Will support coordination of cross-functional with colleagues across agencies and sectors as project manager but not as supervisor. May provide oversight to Advisory Group and/or or planning-related teams, as applicable.
Scope Of Work
Key Responsibilities:
The Intermediate Project Manager will be responsible for facilitating the day-to-day operations and logistics of the accessibility-related work that is aligned with rural health transformation and disability programs. Responsibilities include:
Planning for, supporting, and facilitating associated advisory group and other cross-functional convenings.
- Developing communications for relevant accessibility projects, rural health, and health system plans.
- Managing community engagement and stakeholder feedback, tracking and ensuring follow-up and escalation, and informing other rural health and disability implementation efforts.
- Ensuring that stakeholder engagement and project activities are organized in ways that promote accessibility, meaningful participation, and inclusion of people with disabilities and individuals with lived experience.
Leading administrative and procurement functions such as invoicing, progress reporting, meeting scheduling, note-taking, and other related needs.
- Supporting Senior Project Manager with project coordination needs as requested
- Preparing agendas, documenting decisions, and managing follow-up activities.
Assisting with the development of plans, reports, presentations, dashboards, and other materials used to communicate progress, outcomes, and priorities to leadership, stakeholders, and the public.
- Aligning and integrate RHTP objectives with statewide plans, existing efforts, and related strategic roadmaps.
- Assisting with compliance with RHTP requirements and alignment with RHTP requirements.
Serving as a central point of coordination and communication to help sustain momentum, alignment, and shared ownership across statewide accessibility program implementation efforts.
- Maintaining documentation systems, tracking tools, and project management infrastructure is needed to support transparency, accountability, and effective coordination.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
Knowledge, Skills, and Capacity:
- Must have a thorough understanding of the best practices for rural area community engagement and working consistently with individuals with lived experience in partnership roles.
- Must have excellent organizational, writing, public speaking, presentation, facilitation, research, and interpersonal skills.
- Must have a thorough understanding of the key stakeholders in health system disability community, including state agencies, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, advocates, and others across systems of care and populations served.
- Must have knowledge of the factors that limit access to health services and adversely impact health outcomes of rural Rhode Islanders with disabilities or willingness to learn.
- Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of health program implementation, including policy and planning, program administration, research, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement.
- Must be highly organized and able to manage competing priorities.
Education and Experience:
Education:
- Such as may have been gained through the possession of a Masters degree from a program of recognized standing with specialization in a relevant field of Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Law, Health Policy, Public Policy, Human Services, Environmental Sociology, Social Work, a licensed health profession, or a closely related field; and
- Such as may have been gained through considerable employment in a professional position with responsibilities related to strong community engagement for health policy, disability policy, public health, public administration, program administration, or other relevant experience.
- Or any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above.
- This is a Hybrid position with an estimated 3 days in-person and 2 days remote. In-person days will be at the client office in Cranston, Rhode Island.
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Who is hiring for the Rural Health Project Coordinator role?
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Where is the Rural Health Project Coordinator job located?
The Rural Health Project Coordinator role with Talent Groups is based in Cranston, RI, US. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Rural Health Project Coordinator role remote?
Yes — the Rural Health Project Coordinator position at Talent Groups is hybrid. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Rural Health Project Coordinator role pay?
Talent Groups lists the Rural Health Project Coordinator role at USD 51–61 per hour.
Is the Rural Health Project Coordinator role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Talent Groups.
What experience level is the Rural Health Project Coordinator role?
The Rural Health Project Coordinator position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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