Rural Healthcare Incentives Program Coordinator (HSC 3) DOH8915

Description

Health Services Consultant 3 (HSC 3) - Rural Healthcare Incentives Program Coordinator

Office of Prevention, Safety, and Health - Center for Whole Person Care

This is a full-time project position, currently funded through 10/30/30.

This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents and those on the ID/WA and OR/WA borders. Field work will be communicated in advance and is expected about 4 times per year in rural areas across WA state.

The mission of the Department of Health (DOH) is to protect and improve the health of people in Washington State. Within the Executive Office of Prevention, Safety & Health, the Center for Whole Person Care (CAWPC) champions a vision of equitable access to comprehensive health and social services for all individuals across the state. CAWPC’s mission focuses on fostering partnerships, addressing health inequities through data-driven insights, strengthening health systems and workforce capacity, and amplifying community voices to ensure high-quality, whole person care.

The Rural Workforce Incentives (RWI) Program Coordinator oversees the administration of up to $10 million in recruitment & retention incentives to strengthen the health workforce, with particular focus in rural areas. The RWI Coordinator is responsible for a large portfolio of contract management, facilitates health care sector partnerships, and applies program accountability to ensure public funds produce measurable and lasting improvements in rural health workforce resilience and capacity.

This position is located in CAWPC within the J-1 Visa Waiver, Rural Workforce Incentives and Grow Your Own grants (JRIG) unit and reports to the JRIG Director. This unit works to increase the capacity of the health care system by investing in strategic approaches to bolster the health care workforce.

Key Responsibilities Include

Grant & Contract Management

• Manage a large portfolio of contracts and workforce incentive agreements.
• Monitor deliverables, timelines, budgets, and compliance requirements to ensure accountability and effective stewardship of public funds.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to grantees and partners throughout the contract lifecycle.

Workforce Development & Partnerships

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with health care employers such as Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics, workforce development partners, and rural stakeholders.
• Support initiatives that strengthen recruitment and retention of health care professionals in rural and underserved communities.

Program Coordination & Evaluation

• Track program outcomes and apply data-driven approaches to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop reports, recommendations, and program materials to support leadership decision-making and legislative or funding requirements.
• Ensure program activities align with statewide workforce and health equity goals.

Communication & Collaboration

• Represent the program in meetings, workgroups, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external partners regarding program expectations, requirements, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance CAWPC’s mission and strategic priorities.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on rural health care access and workforce sustainability across Washington State. The RWI Program Coordinator joins a collaborative and mission-driven team dedicated to advancing health equity and whole person care. Employees are supported through meaningful partnership, opportunities for professional growth, and work that directly contributes to healthier communities statewide.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building partnerships, managing complex projects and contracts, and contributing to meaningful work that improves access to care for communities across the state.

Required Qualifications

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Option 1: A bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, health administration, public administration, business administration or a related field; and four years of experience coordinating, managing or providing consultative support for a workforce development, education, social services or health services program.

Option 2: Eight years of experience coordinating, managing or providing consultative support for a workforce development, education, social services or health services program.

Additional required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience for both options

• Project management experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to write clear contracts, which may include statements of work, requests for proposals, and reports.
• Use of Microsoft Office software for daily tasks (MS Word for document creation and formatting, MS Outlook or similar email systems for electronic correspondence, MS PowerPoint for presentation creation and formatting, MS Teams for virtual meetings)
• Two years of experience managing contracts in a government, non-profit, or public health setting
• Experience working in or with rural or Tribal health systems or communities

Preferred Qualifications

While these aren’t required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.

• Knowledge of principles and best practices for workforce recruitment and retention;
• Knowledge of current trends and workforce challenges relating to health care providers and rural health care organizations;
• Familiarity with federal and state financial management regulations and grant compliance requirements;
• Experience with DOH procurement, contract management policies, tools and procedures.

Employee Benefits

We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance. You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health .

About The Washington State Department Of Health

We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website .

Working Conditions

The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Setting

• The duty station for this position is home-based. Some in-person offsite and onsite work activities are expected, according to business needs. Onsite work is conducted in an open office environment.
• The position requires repetitive use of a computer for the majority of the workday, inputting data into spreadsheets, creating and modifying electronic documents, preparing presentations, and using email and the internet.
• Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in indoor at home or office environments. This position is sedentary, working at a computer for extended periods.

Schedule

• Standard DOH business hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, an alternate or flexible work schedule may be considered at the employee's request, subject to supervisory approval.
• The position would not normally require working in excess of 40 hours per week, but if it became necessary for business needs, your supervisor would notify you in advance.

Travel Requirements

• Travel statewide is required at least quarterly for site visits, partner meetings, and convenings as needed, including travel to rural and remote areas of Washington State
• When traveling for work, the position may require traveling alone or with another employee for multiple days and nights within the state.
• When driving for state business, the employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle; OR provide alternate transportation while on state business.

Tools And Equipment

• This position uses standard office furniture and equipment, such as a desk, office chair, cell phone, computer, monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse; and when in the office, the position may also require the use of a printer, phone, fax machine, and/or copy machine.
• This position requires reliable access to an internet connection sufficient to perform all job duties remotely.

Customer Interactions

• The position regularly requires engaging with customers in a variety of virtual and in person settings.
• Customers include agency staff, other state agencies, legislators, local health jurisdictions, federal government, external partners including health care employers and community-based organizations, statewide professional associations, and educational institutions.

Other

• This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
• The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment.
• This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.

Application Directions

We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.

Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable).

DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Andrea Thieme at [email protected] and reference DOH8915 .

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Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.