Rural Health Transformation Program Director

State of North Dakota

$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in public health, public policy, healthcare administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in health or human services.
  • 5+ years leading transformational teams and projects.
  • Experience managing complex programs or grants with multiple stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership in strategy implementation and change management.

Responsibilities

  • Direct long-term planning for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
  • Identify and address policy, regulatory, and operational barriers.
  • Manage program staff, contractors, and external partnerships for effective delivery.
  • Oversee administration of rural health transformation grants and contracts.
  • Guide development of data strategies for data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

  • Strong and competitive rewards package for health and family support.
  • Commitment to employee wellness and development.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within the state government.
Full Job Description
ND Department of Health & Human Services is seeking a Director for the Rural Health Transformation Program in Bismarck, ND.

Your day will be spent in the following ways:
  • directing long-term planning;
  • identify policy, regulatory, and operational barriers and working with partners on resolutions;
  • managing program staff, contractors and external partnerships to ensure effective program delivery;
  • providing day-to-day leadership and oversight of rural health transformation grants, contracts and $200M program budget; and
  • providing guidance on the development of data strategy to ensure effective data-driven decision-making
To be successful in this position, you must lead with LIGHT - leading with hope, instilling purpose and meaning, galvanizing gratitude, honoring health, and talking, walking and teaching civility, kindness and love for all. You wear your passion for health and wellness for all people on your sleeve. You support your passion and vision with deep strategic acumen, transformational leadership skills, and a strong people-centered mindset. You are outcomes driven, relying on data to make smart decisions.

To be considered for this position, you must have the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in public health, public policy, healthcare administration, or a closely related field. Master's degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in health, human services, or public sector programs.
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience leading transformational teams and projects.
  • Experience managing complex programs, grants, or initiatives with multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in strategy implementation, coordination, and change management.
Candidates with the following qualifications are preferred:
  • Experience with federal health programs, CMS initiatives, or large federal grants.
  • Experience with legislative bodies, senior and executive leadership.
  • Experience supporting rural or underserved health systems.
  • Experience managing change within a large organization, which has ultimate impact on large numbers of North Dakotans receiving services.
Location

This can be located in any area of North Dakota, and will require frequent travel to Bismarck and across North Dakota.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Marcie Wuitschick, CHRO, at [email protected] or at 701.328.1290.

Employing Unit: ND HHS - Executive Office

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact [email protected] or (701)328-3290.

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