Workforce Development Manager

About the role

The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS), Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) is seeking a full-time Workforce Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with organizations and facilities to apply for Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designations where needed to improve access to healthcare.
• 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.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines on all program activities, grant requirements, and contract deliverables, including contract development and monitoring compliance.
• Submit timely progress reports, ongoing status updates, along with grant and administrative reports.
• Maintain knowledge of State and Federal regulations and statutes related to Primary Care Office programs.
• Responsible for some statewide and national travel.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Possess expertise in Microsoft Excel and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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.

Pay

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

Schedule

The position requires some statewide and national travel.