ROOTS Hub Initiative Lead; Remote NC

Location

Remote – must live or be near one of the following North Carolina counties:
Alexander, Anson, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, or Union. The position requires residency in North Carolina or within 40 miles of the North Carolina border. Travel across these counties may be required.

The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a statewide program administered by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The purpose of the RHTP is to create sustainable, improved access and outcomes for NC citizens living in rural communities. This program is funded by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

The ROOTS Hub Initiative 2 Lead reports to the ROOTS Hub Initiatives Manager. The Lead is responsible for supporting the implementation and operational oversight of Initiative 2 within NCDHHS' defined region 3, comprising the counties listed above. Initiative 2 focuses on improving prevention and screening services, chronic disease management, maternal health, and nutritional health by scaling evidence-based and community-informed programs across rural communities.

The ROOTS Hub Initiative 2 Lead works collaboratively with healthcare providers, public health agencies, federally qualified health centers, community organizations, and regional stakeholders to improve health outcomes and strengthen preventive care systems across rural communities.

• Lead day-to-day implementation activities related to Initiative 2 priorities, action plans, and regional strategies
• Coordinate prevention, chronic disease management, maternal health, and nutrition-related initiatives
• Support expansion and scaling of evidence-based health improvement programs
• Monitor initiative milestones, deliverables, and operational performance
• Coordinate implementation activities among healthcare, behavioral health, and social service partners
• Identify implementation barriers and recommend operational improvements
• Establish ROOTS Hub that connects medical, behavioral health, and social services to improve availability and access to healthcare in rural communities
• Coordinate within the organization and with lead anchor partners to ensure all Initiative 2/RHTP responsibilities and requirements are met
• Support the ROOTS Hub Initiatives Manager to track compliance and performance against program-related deadlines and milestones
• Support development of program-related reports as outlined by NC DHHS requirements
• Support region 3 anchors and RHTP subrecipients, implementation partners, and community-based organizations in understanding contracting, invoicing, documentation, reimbursement, reporting, and compliance expectations

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, public health agencies, community organizations, and implementation partners
• Support incorporation of community feedback and regional health priorities into implementation activities
• Participate in community engagement activities and ensure community voice is incorporated into implementation planning
• Partner closely with project team, finance department, lead anchors, and community stakeholders to ensure the milestones and deliverables for RHTP
• Foster relationships with rural communities and disproportionately burdened populations
• Support project plan and provide regular updates to the ROOTS Hub Initiatives Manager regarding RHTP successes and challenges
• Attend and/or lead RHTP Initiative 2 related meetings
• Participate in community health assessments to support the development of needed services

• Monitor initiative performance metrics and outcomes
• Assist with preparation of reports, dashboards, presentations, and implementation updates
• Identify opportunities for improvement and support corrective action planning as needed
• Support compliance with NCDHHS requirements and reporting expectations

• Collaborate with other Initiative Leads and ROOTS Hub staff to ensure alignment across initiatives
• Participate in Hub governance and planning activities
• Serve as Initiative 2 subject matter expert as requested

• Knowledge of prevention strategies, chronic disease management, maternal health, nutrition, and population health principles
• Strong project management and implementation skills
• Experience coordinating community health initiatives and cross-sector partnerships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to analyze data and communicate findings effectively
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of rural health systems and healthcare disparities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration,…