Health Program Specialist - PH

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

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

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 or Caldwell locations.

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:

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.

• 11 paid holidays

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

• Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)

• 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

• Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• 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. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Some knowledge of public health practices. Typically gained by completion of college-level coursework relating to public health practices OR at least one year of professional level experience in a public health field.

• Some knowledge of survey methodology and statistical procedures used to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Typically gained by completion of at least one upper division college-level course in statistics OR at least one year of experience performing related work with a measured outcome.

• Experience managing projects. Typically gained by approximately one year of experience where you held the responsibility for all the various aspects of managing an entire project.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• • Experience administering state or federally funded programs. Typically gained by at least one year of professional experience implementing program requirements, monitoring deliverables, preparing reports, tracking expenditures, or ensuring compliance with state or federal funding requirements.

• Experience developing, administering, monitoring, or evaluating grants, subgrants, or contracts. Typically gained by at least one year of professional experience involving grants, subgrants, contracts, or similar funding agreements.

• Experience managing program or grant budgets. Typically gained by at least one year of related professional experience OR successful completion of two college-level courses in finance, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field.

• Experience providing technical assistance to hospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations, community-based organizations, or other program partners. Typically gained by at least one year of professional experience providing consultation, guidance, training, or technical assistance related to program requirements, implementation, reporting, or compliance.

• Experience with health or human services program development, implementation, or evaluation. Typically gained by at least one year of professional experience assessing program needs; developing or implementing program activities; monitoring program performance; evaluating outcomes; or supporting continuous quality improvement.

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EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.