Program Director - Rural Health Transformation

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Title: Program Director - Rural Health Transformation

$96,491 - $138,794 / Posted Thru: 1/18/2026

Location: Hybrid - Must live and work in the state of Michigan

Purpose: This position administers programs and completes assignments in the Policy and Planning Bureau of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. This position is responsible for activities related to the Rural Health Transformation Program. This position ensures alignment across all four initiatives, supports the Rural Health Transformation Advisory Council, reviews progress reports, and serves as lead for programmatic and operational escalations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction and strategic oversight of the Rural Health Transformation Program.
• Manage alignment and coordination across all four initiatives, including shared goals, metrics and reporting for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
• Support the Rural Health Transformation Advisory Council, including preparation of materials and facilitation of discussion.
• Serve as the point of contact for resolving challenges across the four initiatives.
• Oversee communication and coordination across internal teams, contracted agencies and rural partners.
• Ensure compliance with federal requirements, timelines and deliverables.
• Represent the program in statewide and national forums, providing subject matter leadership on rural health transformation.
• Draft correspondence and develop presentations.
• Prepare various formal reports and/or briefings.
• Present information to internal and external groups.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Always represent the best interests of MPHI and MDHHS.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience: Four years of professional experience, including at least two years of experience supervising professional staff.

Important Skills and Characteristics:

• Ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate a variety of data for use in program development and analysis.
• Ability to organize, evaluate and present information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and utilize computer processes.
• Ability to work well with others on a team, work independently, and multi-task within tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint; Adobe Acrobat.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Position requires the use of a laptop. This position is occasionally required to transport a laptop, audiovisual equipment and brochures. This position may require some very limited travel.

Responsibility for the Work of Others: Supervise hire, manage work, expectations, and time of support staff. In addition, they will conduct annual performance reviews and employ disciplinary action if warranted.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position has a direct impact on the quality of services provided by MPHI to MDHHS.This position helps administer programs and complete assignments in the Policy and Planning Bureau. The position assists with the Rural Health Transformation Program.

REQUIRED COMMUNICATION

Contact Person/Group	Frequency	Purpose
MDHHS Direct Manager	Daily/As Needed	Take assignments; training; feedback; reporting
MDHHS Program Staff	As Needed	Gather information; clarify objectives; collaborate
MDHHS Leadership	As Needed	Take assignments; training; feedback; reporting; gather information data; clarify objectives; collaborate
External Partners	As Needed	Answer inquiries; gather information and data

For purposes of employment standards, this classification is"Exempt" from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act.

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