Primary Care Program Specialist - Public Health

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services

• Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$23.313

Classification Salary Range:

$23.31 - $34.37

Job Posting:

JR2024-00006297 Primary Care Program Specialist

• Public Health (Open)

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Job Description:

The DHHS Division of Public Health is seeking a Program Specialist to improve access to healthcare for citizens living in rural Nebraska and other shortage areas in the state by helping these areas to recruit and retain healthcare providers.

Job Duties:

• Provide state and territory-wide coverage of primary health care issues and have relationships with primary care health delivery systems and programs state-wide.

• Carry out cooperative agreement initiatives in federal grant.

• Identify shortages within the state and interact with stakeholders regarding how shortage designations can aid their primary care workforce.

• Create and work within a designated budget that follows state and federal laws.

• Attend, participate, and facilitate in virtual and in-person meetings and learning opportunities.

• Work with health care executives and staff in varied settings, including hospitals, clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and non-profit organizations.

• Travel in and out of state for conferences and meetings related to primary care policy and workforce initiatives.

• Identify areas of need in primary care workforce and health disparities and develop training and educational opportunities for stakeholders within the state for participation and learning.

• Work with attorneys and health care recruiters in the placement of foreign medical graduates to participate in the Conrad 30 Visa Waver Program.

• Complete grant applications and reports for program and deliver in a timely manner to government entities.

• Work as a part of a team with other Health Program Managers to determine the best use of State Office of Rural Health's programs.

Requirements/ Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent coursework/training, in public administration, social/behavioral sciences, healthcare, human services, or other program-related field. Professional experience working in a human/social service or health care agency with responsibility for planning or evaluation services, programs, or operational policies and practices may substitute instead of the educational requirement.

Other: Valid Driver's License

Core Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 PM with some flexibility

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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