Director Rural Health Transformation Program

Job Description:

Director Rural Health Transformation Program

Description

Job Posting Title
Director Rural Health Transformation Program

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Commissioner's Office

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $160,000.00, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location : OKC - 123 Robert S Kerr

Salary : up to $160,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Full Time

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday

Primary Hours : 8-5

Position Description:

The Director Rural Health Transformation Program is responsible for providing executive leadership to program staff to ensure an efficient, effective process for all agency stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic support, offering analysis and deploying solutions to assist the Chief of Staff and agency leadership. This position will be key in successfully implementing Oklahoma’s Rural Health Transformation Plan. This role requires a visionary leader who can integrate clinical, operational, and community perspectives to deliver measurable improvements in rural health outcomes. The Director will oversee all aspects of program implementation and evaluation and stakeholder engagement to ensure the program’s goals are met on time and within budget.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Reviews relevant budgetary and statistical reports, analyzes findings and makes recommendations for program delivery adjustments.
  
• Responds to program related inquiries from stakeholders, internal and external partners, and the general public.
  
• Leads a project team, participates in personnel activities including recruitment, hiring, discipline and terminations.
  
• Lead the overall planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Rural Health Transformation Program.
  
• Oversee program budgets, workplans, and performance targets to ensure accountability and efficiency.
  
• Identify opportunities for program expansion, innovation, and sustainability.
  
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
  
• Represent the program in high-level meetings, conferences, and collaborations with government and private sector partners.
  
• Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
  
• Prepare progress reports, success stories, and impact assessments for stakeholders and agency leadership.
  
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
  
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree plus ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, including five (5) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in business, public administration, public health, healthcare, finance or related field.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of federal and state laws governing agency programs; rules, regulations, and policies governing agency programs; organizational design, structure, and function; quality and project management principles and practices; business processes and technologies used in the delivery of agency services, establishing attainable metrics and methodologies to determine the success of agency programs; and the administrative and legislative processes to represent the Agency.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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