Health Program Specialist - PH

USA: | Health Services | Full Time

30.91 - 33.32 USD per hour

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Public Health, is seeking two full-time Health Program Specialists to join the Bureau of Healthcare Access in Boise.

The Bureau of Healthcare Access administers programs that strengthen Idaho's healthcare system and improve access to healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The Bureau partners with healthcare organizations, professionals, and communities through grants, subgrants, contracts, loan repayment programs, technical assistance, and other initiatives supporting healthcare access, quality improvement, and workforce recruitment and retention.

These positions coordinate and administer multiple state- and federally funded healthcare programs. Health Program Specialists work with healthcare organizations, program participants, state and federal partners, and other stakeholders to implement program activities, provide technical assistance, monitor performance and funding, support reporting and evaluation, and ensure compliance with program requirements.

One position will primarily support the Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP), Rural Health Access Program (RHAP), and Rural Nursing Loan Repayment Program (RNLRP). The second position will primarily support the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program and Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP). Both positions require managing multiple programs, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships and contribute to Bureau-wide activities and initiatives as needed.

This recruitment will be used to fill two current vacancies located in Boise. If you previously applied for a Health Program Specialist position and wish to be considered for these vacancies, you must reapply under this announcement.

This position is not eligible for telework.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Administer state- and federally funded healthcare programs, including grants, subgrants, contracts, and loan repayment activities.
• Develop, implement, manage, and monitor subgrants and contracts in accordance with program requirements, funding guidelines, and Department policies.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and consultation to healthcare organizations, program participants, subgrantees, contractors, and other stakeholders regarding program requirements and activities.
• Monitor program performance, deliverables, expenditures, timelines, and participant requirements to ensure compliance with state and federal funding requirements.
• Review programmatic and fiscal reports, invoices, supporting documentation, and other submissions for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and alignment with approved activities and budgets.
• Collect, analyze, validate, and compile program data for performance monitoring, evaluation, quality improvement, and required state and federal reporting.
• Develop and maintain program procedures, guidance, application materials, reporting tools, and other resources necessary to effectively administer programs.
• Plan, prepare, monitor, and review program and project budgets and expenditures to support appropriate and timely use of funds.
• Establish and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations, state and federal partners, professional associations, community partners, and internal stakeholders to coordinate program activities and advance program objectives.
• Assist with federal grant applications, continuation applications, required reports, program evaluations, audits, and other activities necessary to obtain and maintain program funding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position