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General Statement of Duties:  At a high level of expertise, undertake complex professional assignments involving planning and policy, program development and implementation, data analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement related to rural health workforce transformation in Rhode Island.  Such responsibilities shall be executed with a high degree of independence, in support of the objectives of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and related health system and workforce initiatives led by EOHHS, including Health Workforce Planning (HWP) and Health Care System Planning (HCSP). 

Supervision: Work under the direction and guidance of the Director of Health Workforce Transformation and/or other senior EOHHS program and policy leadership with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in the utilization for professional standards and techniques. 

Supervision Exercised:  May supervise personnel assigned to assist on a regular project basis and ensure that work products are developed in a qualitative and timely manner.

SCOPE OF WORK

Rural Health Transformation

Assist in the management and/or implementation of all workforce initiatives within Rhode Island’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), including, but not limited to:

• Pre-employment and incumbent worker job training
• Career & Technical Education
• Professional Development & Continuing Education
• Primary Care Residency
• Ladders to Licensure
• Clinical Placement Consortium
• Recruitment & Retention incentives
• Behavioral Health Certificate for Home Care

Responsibilities for RHTP workforce initiatives shall include:

• Develop, implement, and monitor contracts with RHTP subrecipients, grantees, and vendors
• Develop and monitor performance tracking systems
• Develop and implement reporting systems
• Develop and implement program evaluation tools

Serve as a member of internal RHTP teams as necessary to ensure compliance with RHTP requirements and alignment with RHTP objectives

Integration of RHTP with Health Workforce Planning (HWP) and Health Care System Planning (HCSP)

Integrate and align statewide HWP and HCSP (Executive Order 24-04) to achieve RHTP objectives.  Such responsibilities shall include:

Manage and support engagement of state staff, private sector partners, and other key stakeholders

Facilitate internal and external communications, including contact management, email, website development, and Constant Contact

Develop high-level subject-matter knowledge of health system and workforce development planning, policy, and programs to support initiatives that increase the supply, sustainability, capacity, and diversity of the current and future health workforce

Lead or support efforts to enhance and promote healthcare career awareness initiatives

Lead or support efforts to develop healthcare career ladders, apprenticeships, and other career advancement initiatives

Lead or support efforts to analyze health workforce data to inform and evaluate health workforce policy and programs

Lead or support efforts to increase access, affordability, and completion of healthcare-related higher education

Provide general support and resources on workforce matters to colleagues across health & human services, including behavioral health, oral health, developmental disabilities, community health workers, hospitals, long-term care, and primary care

Research relevant state and national workforce and education policies and programs to inform and advance RHTP and related workforce initiatives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

Knowledge, Skills, and Capacity:

Must have a thorough understanding of the key stakeholders in healthcare workforce and health system planning, including state agencies, healthcare providers, higher education, training providers, professional associations, trade associations, community-based organizations, labor organizations, insurers, funders, advocates and others across systems of care and populations served.

Must have significant knowledge of the principles and practices of health workforce development, including policy and planning, program administration, research, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement.

Must have significant knowledge of the factors that limit access to health services and adversely impact health outcomes of rural Rhode Islander

Must have a general understanding of public health, including healthcare finance, and healthcare delivery, and public health objectives.

Must have excellent writing, public speaking, presentation, facilitation, research, and interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience

Education: Such as may have been gained through: Possession of a Master’s degree from a college of recognized standing with specialization in a relevant field of Health Policy, Public Policy, Human Resources, Education, a licensed health profession, or a closely related field; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through considerable employment in a professional position with responsibilities related to workforce development, health policy, public health, public administration, education, program administration, or other relevant experience.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Client Name: RI EOHHS

Position: Onsite

RTR: Attached

Notes: 3 days on/2 days remote. See attached.  This is a very specialized position and although they need it filled asap, they are going to be very picky about who they select and will likely conduct second interviews.  The job description requirements state they require the candidate to have knowledge of stakeholders within the state, of course they wouldn't necessarily know that information but someone with a strong background in healthcare workforce development, preferable within State/Gov is what they need.