CONTRACT MANAGER, RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM

Introduction

The State Office of Rural Health (SORH) serves as a focal point and state clearinghouse for collection and dissemination of information regarding rural health care issues, research findings, and innovative approaches to the delivery of health care in rural areas; provides coordination of rural health programming across the state to avoid redundancy and support coordination of efforts among public health and health care entities; and delivers technical assistance to rural-serving public and non-profit private entities to build capacity to access state and federal resources. Ultimately, as the state entity primarily responsible for rural health, SORH aims to support the Department, other state agencies, and rural Maryland communities to improve the accessibility of quality health services throughout rural Maryland and positively impact the health of rural Marylanders. SORH oversees and administers the newly established CMS-funded Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) for the state of Maryland. The RHTP will improve the health of rural Marylanders by (1) strengthening the rural health workforce, (2) connecting rural Maryland to primary care, chronic disease management, specialty care, and behavioral health, and (3) addressing chronic disease with increased demand for and supply of nutritious food.

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH State Office of Rural Health, Baltimore MD

Main Purpose of Job

This recruitment is for three contractual positions: The Contract Manager, RHTP (Rural Health Workforce) coordinates and advises subrecipient work efforts on a Statewide basis and has grant monitoring responsibilities across a variety of partner types. This position supports the implementation of statewide rural health transformation strategies, serving as the subject matter expert regarding “transforming the rural health workforce,” ensuring alignment of subrecipient work efforts with program goals, complex funding requirements, and stakeholder needs. The position provides technical assistance and capacity building to impact statewide coordination and expansion of services to develop, recruit and retain a strong health workforce in rural communities, addressing multiple types of health care clinicians and allied health professionals. This contract manager is the lead for all agreements related to this pillar, provides workplan and budget review and approval of assigned subrecipients and their subawardees, ensuring frequent, clear, and consistent communication and contract management documentation. The Contract Manager, RHTP (Rural Food Access) coordinates and advises subrecipient work efforts on a Statewide basis and has grant monitoring responsibilities across a variety of partner types. This position supports the implementation of statewide rural health transformation strategies, serving as the subject matter expert regarding “empowering Rural Marylanders to Eat for Health,” ensuring alignment of subrecipient work efforts with program goals, complex funding requirements, and stakeholder needs. The position provides technical assistance and capacity building to impact statewide coordination and expansion of services to invest in infrastructure to support Marylanders’ access to nutritious, locally grown and raised Maryland foods. This contract manager is the lead for all agreements related to this pillar, provides workplan and budget review and approval of assigned pillar subrecipients and their subawardees, ensuring frequent, clear, and consistent communication and contract management documentation. The Contract Manager, RHTP (Rural Health Access) coordinates and advises subrecipient work efforts on a Statewide basis and has grant monitoring responsibilities across a variety of partner types. This position supports the implementation of statewide rural health transformation strategies, serving as the subject matter expert regarding “Promotion of Sustainable Access & Innovative Care for Rural Marylanders,” ensuring alignment of subrecipient work efforts with program goals, complex funding requirements, and stakeholder needs. The position provides technical assistance and capacity building to impact statewide coordination and expansion of services to bring new and expanded health care services into rural communities. This contract manager is the lead for the majority of agreements related to this pillar, provides workplan and budget review and approval of assigned pillar subrecipients and their subawardees, ensuring frequent, clear, and consistent communication and contract management documentation. The positions are durational and will terminate at the end of the RHTP grant spending period (September 30, 2031), unless funding for this position ends sooner. The positions are eligible for Hybrid Telework.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Three years of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health-related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

This role will: (1) Manage assigned contract agreements to support the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) goals and objectives within an area of subject matter expertise; (2) Partner with and engage key stakeholders; and (3) Contribute to RHTP data, evaluation, and reporting activities. Desirable qualifications for all three positions include: Experience monitoring contracts to ensure compliance with state or federal funding requirements, minimize risk, and maximize successful contract awards and execution Demonstrated strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and persuasive communication to foster cross-functional collaboration and mitigate contract-related issues Proven success providing technical assistance and capacity building related to public health or healthcare program settings Desirable qualifications for each function include: Knowledge of workforce development strategies and outcomes at such a level as to serve as subject matter expert within the RHTP contract management team (Rural Health Workforce Contract Manager) Knowledge of food systems infrastructure at such a level as to serve as subject matter expert within the RHTP contract management team (Rural Food Access Contract Manager) Knowledge of health access improvement strategies and outcomes at such a level as to serve as subject matter expert within the RHTP contract management team (Rural Health Access Contract Manager)

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.