RHT Deputy Program Director

Job SummaryRHT Deputy Program Director – Deputy Program Director in the Rural Health Transformation program. The incumbent reports to the Director of Rural Health Transformation (RHT) and manages and directs grant-funded initiatives under the five-year Rural Health Transformation Program authorized under Public Law 119-21.ResponsibilitiesManage and direct the implementation of grant-funded initiatives within the Rural Health Transformation Program in Virginia.Provide oversight and management of all Rural Health initiatives to improve access to health care in rural Virginia, including chronic disease prevention, innovative care models (mobile health, telehealth), workforce development, and investments in health technologies such as rural broadband and remote patient monitoring.Lead the RHT Initiatives Unit and supervise unit program managers and a community engagement lead.Coordinate cross-functional teams and internal agency departments and build stakeholder relationships with internal and external partners.Support the RHT Director in preparing and delivering presentations and updates for the Governor's Office, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Virginia General Assembly, DMAS Executive Leadership Team, and other Commonwealth agencies.Represent DMAS with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain public and private partnerships to ensure positive program outcomes as required by the Division Director.Travel overnight (intra- and inter-state) for meetings, conferences, and trainings several times per year.QualificationsConsiderable knowledge of grant administration in a complex governmental setting, including funding sources, administrative requirements, and cost principles.Considerable knowledge of healthcare systems, public health principles, and/or clinical or health services delivery.Considerable knowledge of public policy development, program implementation, and evaluation related to health care service delivery.Considerable experience in leading cross-functional teams.Considerable experience using computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to grant writing, administration, and management.Considerable experience meeting deadlines and successfully managing multiple priorities/initiatives.Considerable experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders.Additional ConsiderationsConsiderable experience with federal grant administration, including identifying funding sources, drafting proposals, executing funds, and preparing comprehensive financial reports related to grant oversight.Considerable experience with healthcare program administration and knowledge of rural health challenges.Extensive experience developing health-related recommendations for executive leadership.Considerable experience in leading, managing, and developing geographically dispersed teams, including remote and hybrid staff.Employment DetailsPosition funded solely by federal grant funds; continued employment contingent on availability of funding.Eligible for telework as directed by business needs; telework arrangements may be rescinded.J-18808-Ljbffr