Healthcare workforce development Project Manager

Lead and support workforce transformation initiatives under Rhode Island’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), including healthcare training, career development, residency programs, recruitment and retention strategies, and workforce planning initiatives. Responsible for program implementation, contract and grant management, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, reporting, policy research, and program evaluation. Collaborate with healthcare providers, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organizations to strengthen healthcare workforce capacity, improve access to care, and support statewide health system and workforce development goals.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTKnowledge, Skills, and Capacity:Must have a thorough understanding of the key stakeholders in healthcare workforce and health system planning, including state agencies, healthcare providers, higher education, training providers, professional associations, trade associations, community-based organizations, labor organizations, insurers, funders, advocates and others across systems of care and populations served.Must have significant knowledge of the principles and practices of health workforce development, including policy and planning, program administration, research, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement.Must have significant knowledge of the factors that limit access to health services and adversely impact health outcomes of rural Rhode IslanderMust have a general understanding of public health, including healthcare finance, and healthcare delivery, and public health objectives.Must have excellent writing, public speaking, presentation, facilitation, research, and interpersonal skills.Education and ExperienceEducation: Such as may have been gained through: Possession of a Master’s degree from a college of recognized standing with specialization in a relevant field of Health Policy, Public Policy, Human Resources, Education, a licensed health profession, or a closely related field; andExperience: Such as may have been gained through considerable employment in a professional position with responsibilities related to workforce development, health policy, public health, public administration, education, program administration, or other relevant experience.Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.