Workforce Development Manager

Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you a successful collaborator who is motivated to increase access to quality primary care services? Do you have a passion for increasing health equity and decreasing health disparities; this job may be for you! The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS), Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) is currently accepting applications for a full-time Workforce Development Manager.

• Collaborate with organizations and facilities to apply for Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designations where need exists to improve access to health care.
• Assess the existing workforce's capacity to meet the medical, dental and mental health services needs in Missouri.
• Provide technical assistance to practitioners, attorneys and other stakeholders, assisting those working to increase access to primary care services and reduce health disparities.
• Responsible for adherence to deadlines on all program activities, grant requirements, and contract deliverables, including contract development and monitoring compliance.
• Responsible for submitting timely progress reports, ongoing status updates, along with grant and administrative reports.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of State and Federal regulations and statutes relating to Primary Care Office programs.
• This position requires some statewide and national travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (substitutions may be allowed);.
• Three or more years of professional experience in public health, mental health, environmental health, education, social services, public or business administration, health care, and/or health care administration;
• The ideal candidate will possess or quickly gain knowledge of statutes and regulations related to all ORHPC programs and those supported by the ORHPC office.
• The candidate should possess strong critical thinking, organizational and time management skills.
• The candidate will be working in a team environment which requires emotional intelligence and requires a professional demeanor when interacting with co-workers and all stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate will be able to operate in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and the ability to multi-task using various computer software programs.
• Possess knowledge of individual and community health problems related to public health programs;
• Have the ability to work with considerable independence performing a wide range of duties to support the program.
• The candidate should also have expertise in Microsoft Excel and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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