Program Manager Healthy Hometowns
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14 hours ago
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Job Summary
The Program Manager Healthy Hometowns provides strategic and operational leadership for the statewide Healthy Hometowns Iowas Rural Health Transformation Program. The role manages all aspects of the Healthy Hometowns program translating grant objectives into actionable plans coordinating multi-agency initiatives across maternal and child health behavioral health cardiovascular care and chronic disease prevention and advancing telehealth integration and sustainable referral networks. Serving as the primary liaison to funders state agencies and partners the role oversees long-term planning compliance and reporting. The role supervises staff and contractors ensuring financial accountability and fostering a collaborative high-performing team.
Position Type: Specified Term. The initial appointment is for five years. Appointments may be extended based on performance and available funding.
Strategic Leadership & Planning
Lead the strategic vision direction and long-term planning for a major high-visibility health care impact grant.
Translate the grants goals into actionable strategies implementation plans and performance metrics.
Identify organizational needs and develop solutions that drive operational excellence and program impact.
Mobilize plan and assist in leading the Annual KickOff Meeting
Maintain daily business operations and 3businessday response standard to Iowa HHS and other participating groups
Facilitate planning assessment and implementation of Hub-and-Spoke models for maternal/child health mental/behavioral health cardiovascular care and chronic disease prevention.
Guidetelehealth integration and sustainable referral network development.
Initiate strategic partnerships among rural providers and draft collaboration agreements.
Coordinate shared systems for case management and specialty referrals.
Build and maintain the Work Plan; track deliverablebased reimbursement and administrative cost cap
Coordinate Monthly Agency update meetings BiAnnual progress meetings and Annual Reports; ensuring ontime submission of required reports
Program Implementation & Project Management
Lead day-to-day oversight of all program activities tied to the grant.
Direct project scope planning timelines workstreams and resource allocation to meet goals and budget targets.
Apply advanced project management methodologies to track progress mitigate risks and resolve issues proactively.
Manage multiple simultaneous workstreams while prioritizing efforts to meet deadlines and achieve outcomes.
Grant Administration & Compliance
Serve as the primary contact with funders; oversee reporting compliance deliverables and communication.
Develop manage and monitor grant budgets; ensure alignment with funder and institutional requirements.
Maintain strict adherence to federal state and organizational policies and regulations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
Build and manage relationships with senior-level administrators clinical leaders community partners and funders.
Facilitate collaboration across multiple organizational units and external partners aligning efforts toward shared objectives.
Influence decisionmakers by integrating complex data insights and stakeholder perspectives into recommendations.
Convene and lead advisory groups steering committees and cross-functional working groups.
Data Evaluation & Reporting
Develop performance metrics generate program reports andmaintaincompliance with RFPobjectivesandCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)standards.
Monitor expenditures ensure financial accountability and oversee consultant input on legal and compliance matters.
Oversee development of evaluation frameworks and performance indicators.
Translate complex data and technical information into clear actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.
Prepare executive-level reports presentations and updates that communicate outcomes progress and risks.
Team & Resource Management
Manage financial organizational and staff resources to support successful program delivery.
Provide leadership to project staff analysts consultants and contractors.
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Serve asaprimary contract with state health agencies rural health partners and subcontractors.
Supervise and align efforts across the teams.
Masters degree in public health health administration public policy social sciences or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3 years of related experience in health care business or operational management.
Demonstrated experience in strategy implementation and project management.
Proven ability to translate complex data into simple actionable insights for a variety of stakeholders.
Demonstrated success working with and influencing senior leaders with the ability to motivate and align stakeholders.
Strong financial organizational and staff resource management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to convey complex ideas clearly at all organizational levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
Willingness to travel statewide.
Valid drivers license plus the ability to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Safety program driving standards.
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Desired:
Knowledge of University and UI Health Care policies procedures and regulations.
5 years of experience managing or coordinating a rural health grant-funded program.
Knowledge of Hub-and-Spoke healthcare models telehealth and rural health systems.
Application Process:To be considered applicants must uploada cover letter and resume(under the submission of relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of7calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions contact Sharon Walther at.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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