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State of South Dakota · 14 hours ago

Rural Health Program Manager

positionSouth Dakota, United States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$69K/yr - $81K/yr
date5+ years exp

The State of South Dakota is seeking a Rural Health Program Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for initiatives aimed at enhancing rural health systems across the state. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to implement programs that improve health outcomes and sustainability in rural and tribal communities.

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Responsibilities

This position will be a visionary lead for South Dakota’s Office of Rural Health
Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of rural health strategic initiatives aligned with state health priorities
Develop and execute strategic plans and assessments that address rural access to care, workforce shortages, financial sustainability, and care integration
Translate state and federal health policy into actionable programs for rural and frontier settings
Support sustainability planning for rural health programs beyond grant periods
Provide subject matter expertise on rural health policy
Implement and lead the South Dakota Rural Health Advisory Committee
Serve as a liaison with rural and Critical Access Hospitals, rural clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), tribal health programs, and community organizations
Conduct regular travel throughout rural and frontier areas of South Dakota to support on-site engagement, technical assistance, and relationship-building to maintain strong partnerships with all stakeholders and healthcare organizations
Coordinate with federal partners (HRSA, CMS, USDA, CDC) and regional collaboratives
Provider leadership, development, and execution of the South Dakota Rural Health Advisory Committee
Oversee project timelines, deliverables, budgets, and performance metrics for multiple concurrent initiatives
Manage grants and contracts, including compliance with state and federal requirements
Work closely with rural health team members, agency-wide leadership, and manage consultant contract(s) as assigned
This position does not supervise
Establish performance measures to evaluate program impact on access, quality, cost, and equity
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform continuous improvement
Prepare reports, briefs, and presentations for state leadership, legislators, funders, and stakeholders

Qualification

Project management certificationHealth program managementRural health expertiseData analysisStakeholder engagementMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Policy, or a related field
Strong understanding of rural and frontier health challenges
Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including policy, grant, and technical writing
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as necessary
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and program management tools
Ability to travel extensively within South Dakota, including overnight travel
Valid driver's license
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support community engagement

Preferred

Project management certification (PMP® or equivalent)
Minimum of 5 years experience in health program management, public health, healthcare administration, or health policy
Demonstrated experience working with rural or frontier health systems
Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects or grant-funded programs
Knowledge and/or experience with federal or state health initiatives
National Career Readiness Certificate (not necessary to be considered)

Benefits

$0 premium employee health insurance option
Eleven paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
Dental, vision, and other insurance options
Retirement benefits

Company

State of South Dakota

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Governor Larry Rhoden’s goal is to create a culture in state government centered around servant leadership, civility, openness, and responsiveness.
dateFounded in 1889
location
Pierre, South Dakota, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://doh.sd.gov/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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