Health Program Administrator II

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Responsibilities

The Health Program Administrator II will oversee program contract management, administration, and development activities supporting the Office of Health Equity and Human Rights (OHEHR) Executive Team's priorities and initiatives. The incumbent will oversee contract development, review and approvals of documentation, and implementation of work; provide guidance to staff and contractors on questions/issues; ensure compliance with federal and state requirements; conduct vendor management and operation, and; oversee functions around contracting and payment processing, including auditing of reimbursement claims to contractors. The Health Program Administrator II will be responsible for overseeing the Office of Health Equity and Human Rights' provision of program services (i.e. contracts, claims payments and processing, and facilitating access to medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services) aimed at improving service delivery and access for members of the recognized American Indian Nations in New York State. The incumbent will oversee efforts to identify, pursue, and implement policy, operational, and programmatic improvements in order to adequately address American Indian and Native health needs. Other appropriate duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience in the administration of personnel, fiscal, or other related operational activity; OR an Associate degree in a related field and six years of such experience; OR eight years of such experience. At least two years of experience must have included supervision of staff and/or program management. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of general experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with contract and fiscal management. Experience working collaboratively with Tribal Nation communities and demonstrated knowledge of proper protocols for working with sovereign nations. Demonstrated experience facilitating the provision of guidance, technical assistance, and related support to grant-funded contractors, applicants, and stakeholders. Experience fostering and managing collaborative relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders such as local public health programs, medical facilities, providers and local health departments. Experience ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory and legal requirements. Experience with a wide variety of public health outreach, prevention, referral, case and contract management and education activities. At least two years of experience developing and delivering presentations and reports. Demonstrated, strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, 25% of the time, will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.