Public Health Program Manager School Based Health Center

Public Health Program Manager - School-Based Health Centers (SBHC)

Rockbridge Area Health Center Lexington Virginia

Help expand access to healthcare for students across the Shenandoah Valley.

Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) is seeking aPublic Health Program Manager to lead and coordinate our School-Based Health Center (SBHC) program serving students across the Rockbridge region.

This leadership role oversees program operations school partnerships grant reporting and quality improvement initiatives to ensure students have access to high-quality integrated healthcare services within their schools.

This position is ideal for a mission-driven public health professional who enjoys building and strengthening community health programs for children and adolescents.

Key Responsibilities

Program Operations & Quality

• Ensure consistent implementation of SBHC protocols workflows and service models across all sites
• Develop and maintain SBHC policies and procedures aligned with HRSA DBHDS FTCA and RAHC standards
• Conduct site reviews to ensure operational consistency and program quality
• Collaborate with medical behavioral health and nursing leadership to maintain clinical standards and evidence-based practices

Data Reporting & Continuous Quality Improvement

• Oversee SBHC data collection systems to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with grant requirements
• Monitor key performance indicators including student utilization access referral completion and outcomes
• Generate performance dashboards and required grant reports
• Ensure data integrity within the electronic health record (EHR)
• Lead quality improvement initiatives based on program data and stakeholder feedback

School & Community Partnerships

• Serve as the primary liaison for school administrators counselors nurses and district leadership
• Strengthen partnerships with community organizations and healthcare providers
• Facilitate regular stakeholder communication and meetings
• Represent RAHC at school board meetings community events and related forums

Outreach & Student Engagement

• Develop strategies to increase student enrollment and program utilization
• Provide educational presentations for students families and school staff
• Collaborate with RAHC marketing to develop outreach materials

Program Leadership & Administration

• Supervise SBHC program staff as assigned
• Participate in recruitment onboarding and performance evaluations
• Coordinate scheduling space utilization and operational needs across school sites
• Ensure readiness for audits grant monitoring visits and compliance reviews

Program Development

• Support implementation of new SBHC sites and service expansions
• Assist with grant applications renewals and program sustainability planning
• Identify strategic opportunities to strengthen and expand student health services

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Public Health Health Administration Nursing Social Work Education or related field
• 35 years of program management experience in healthcare public health or community-based programs
• Experience managing grant-funded programs and reporting

Preferred

• Masters degree (MPH MHA MSW MBA or related field)
• Experience with school health programs or youth-serving organizations
• Experience in FQHC or integrated care settings

Travel between school sites in the Rockbridge region is required.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $70000 $90000 annually depending on experience.

RAHC offers a strong total compensation package including:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off starting on your first day
• 8 paid holidays 2 floating holidays
• MondayFriday schedule supporting excellent work-life balance

About RAHC

Rockbridge Area Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Virginias scenic Shenandoah Valley. Our mission is to provide high-quality affordable healthcare that improves the health of our community.

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Rockbridge Area Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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