ASSISTANT HEALTH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Apply NowCompany: State of Rhode Island
Location: Providence, RI 02902
Description:
Salary : $76,277.00 - $85,954.00 Annually
Location : Providence, RI
Job Type: PSA NEARI (DOH) (92)
Job Number: 1137-50726-4
Department: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division: Central Management
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Restrictions/Limitations: Restricted/Limited to Federal funding
Pay Grade: 331A
Classification: Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm
Work Week: Non-Standard
Bargaining Union: PSA NEARI (DOH) (92)
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: In the Department of Health, to be responsible for assisting a superior in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules and regulations, as well as adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVSION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is subject to review upon completion through oral and/or written reports for conformance to laws, rules, regulations, departmental policies and objectives.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of a professional, technical and clerical support staff.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
In the Department of Health, to be responsible for assisting a superior in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules and regulations, as well as to adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program.
To be responsible for planning, prioritizing, directing, and reviewing the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff and as necessitated revising work schedules to ensure program efficiency.
To assist in the development and preparation of budgetary needs and to be accountable for the fiscal activities of a health program.
To be responsible for reviewing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for necessary program modifications and/or changes in order to improve or maintain the services being provided.
To coordinate each of the program's activities with other programs in the Department of Health and in other state and federal agencies as applicable, in order to improve the health of the citizens of the state.
To maintain a constant awareness of state and federal guidelines, laws and regulations, as well as proposed legislation pertinent to each particular program; and as required, making recommendations to a superior as to the changes in programs necessary to comply with such revisions in law.
To assist in the formulation of standards, policies and procedures of a health program in order to monitor the goals and objectives of the program.
As required, to represent the Department at meetings and conferences comprising of state, federal and local officials, professionals, and the public involving departmental programs, goals, and objectives.
To prepare extensive written reports relative to the program's functions and activities.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of health program administration as it applies to a health program and the ability to apply such knowledge in the planning, organization, coordination and administration of a health program; the ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for improvements and/or maintenance; the ability to coordinate and supervise professional, technical, and supportive personnel engaged in a health program; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, public groups, and private and public agencies; the ability to prepare extensive written reports as required; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in public health, public administration, business administration, hospital administration, or a related field; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position involving hospital, public, business, or health administration.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
Specifically, this position will:
Manage multiple contracts to ensure the delivery of the National DPP statewide for the Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke Program.
Oversee and monitor delivery of National DPP in RI, increasing program access, utilization, and retention for at risk populations.
Work collaboratively with the Community Health Network Manager and the National DPP sites on data-collection methods and procedures which may include other stakeholders.
Build capacity and provide technical assistance for National DPP sites and lifestyle coaches.
Work closely with the Sustainability Manger to implement strategies to sustain the National DPP (i.e., value-based payment model and reimbursements).
Regularly convene the Diabetes Prevention Program Stakeholder Network and expand membership; Establish and maintain workgroups formed from the Diabetes Prevention Program Stakeholder Network
Preferred skills:
Program and operations management skills
Strong verbal and writing skills, grant writing, reporting, and presenting for large audiences
Proficient with Microsoft TEAMS and Excel, including formulas and formatting
Strong experience working with community-based organizations and healthcare settings
Strong nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle change experience
Budgetary skills and familiarity with value-based payment methods
Contract procurement and management skills
Experience providing technical assistance and support
Experience in quality improvement
Commitment to the Department's Health Equity mission.
Registered Dietician, Masters in MPA, MPH preferred.
Manage, organize, coordinate, and oversee the deliverables associated with the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) in Rhode Island.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the National DPP program in partnership with community-based and health care organizations across the state.
Responsible for ensuring and increasing access to and availability of the National DPP statewide, prioritizing communities where adults are at high risk of developing prediabetes.
Responsible for expanding Diabetes Prevention Recognized Programs (DPRPs); Assist new DPRPs in start-up activities to include best practice approaches for participant outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and retention; As needed, provide guidance for addressing participant barriers.
Responsible for the development and management of multiple contracts, including developing contract documentation, tracking invoices, and budgets.
Track and monitor the National DPP classes and cohorts across the state; identify and address gaps that may exist across RI.
Administer quality improvement processes to ensure fidelity of the National DPP and perform related work, as needed.
Participate in outreach and marketing activities to promote National DPP across RI, in partnership with the Center for Public Health Communications and with the Community Health Network (CHN) Manager.
Regularly convene the Diabetes Prevention Program Stakeholder Network and expand the membership; liaise with internal and external stakeholders on best practices for program recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
Provide technical assistance and support to DPRPs to include trouble shooting issues and if training opportunities allow, represent the state as the National DPP State Quality Specialist.
Coordinate capacity building opportunities for DPRP sites and lifestyle coaches.
Work closely with the Sustainability Manager to implement sustainability strategies related to the National DPP Program, as well as the intersection with other evidence-based programs and RIDOH initiatives.
Participate in data collection and evaluation activities in partnership with program evaluators.
Assist with the RIDOH Population Health Goals, including the National DPP metrics. Present on National DPP metrics, as requested.
Ensure program effectiveness in making progress towards meeting Rhode Island's goal of reducing the number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Participate in national and state meetings with internal and external stakeholders, as needed.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
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Are you a member of the Professional Staff Association of the Rhode Island Department of Health/NEA union ? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)
Required Question
Location : Providence, RI
Job Type: PSA NEARI (DOH) (92)
Job Number: 1137-50726-4
Department: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division: Central Management
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Restrictions/Limitations: Restricted/Limited to Federal funding
Pay Grade: 331A
Classification: Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm
Work Week: Non-Standard
Bargaining Union: PSA NEARI (DOH) (92)
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: In the Department of Health, to be responsible for assisting a superior in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules and regulations, as well as adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVSION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is subject to review upon completion through oral and/or written reports for conformance to laws, rules, regulations, departmental policies and objectives.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of a professional, technical and clerical support staff.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
In the Department of Health, to be responsible for assisting a superior in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules and regulations, as well as to adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program.
To be responsible for planning, prioritizing, directing, and reviewing the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff and as necessitated revising work schedules to ensure program efficiency.
To assist in the development and preparation of budgetary needs and to be accountable for the fiscal activities of a health program.
To be responsible for reviewing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for necessary program modifications and/or changes in order to improve or maintain the services being provided.
To coordinate each of the program's activities with other programs in the Department of Health and in other state and federal agencies as applicable, in order to improve the health of the citizens of the state.
To maintain a constant awareness of state and federal guidelines, laws and regulations, as well as proposed legislation pertinent to each particular program; and as required, making recommendations to a superior as to the changes in programs necessary to comply with such revisions in law.
To assist in the formulation of standards, policies and procedures of a health program in order to monitor the goals and objectives of the program.
As required, to represent the Department at meetings and conferences comprising of state, federal and local officials, professionals, and the public involving departmental programs, goals, and objectives.
To prepare extensive written reports relative to the program's functions and activities.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of health program administration as it applies to a health program and the ability to apply such knowledge in the planning, organization, coordination and administration of a health program; the ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for improvements and/or maintenance; the ability to coordinate and supervise professional, technical, and supportive personnel engaged in a health program; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, public groups, and private and public agencies; the ability to prepare extensive written reports as required; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in public health, public administration, business administration, hospital administration, or a related field; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position involving hospital, public, business, or health administration.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
Specifically, this position will:
Manage multiple contracts to ensure the delivery of the National DPP statewide for the Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke Program.
Oversee and monitor delivery of National DPP in RI, increasing program access, utilization, and retention for at risk populations.
Work collaboratively with the Community Health Network Manager and the National DPP sites on data-collection methods and procedures which may include other stakeholders.
Build capacity and provide technical assistance for National DPP sites and lifestyle coaches.
Work closely with the Sustainability Manger to implement strategies to sustain the National DPP (i.e., value-based payment model and reimbursements).
Regularly convene the Diabetes Prevention Program Stakeholder Network and expand membership; Establish and maintain workgroups formed from the Diabetes Prevention Program Stakeholder Network
Preferred skills:
Program and operations management skills
Strong verbal and writing skills, grant writing, reporting, and presenting for large audiences
Proficient with Microsoft TEAMS and Excel, including formulas and formatting
Strong experience working with community-based organizations and healthcare settings
Strong nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle change experience
Budgetary skills and familiarity with value-based payment methods
Contract procurement and management skills
Experience providing technical assistance and support
Experience in quality improvement
Commitment to the Department's Health Equity mission.
Registered Dietician, Masters in MPA, MPH preferred.
Manage, organize, coordinate, and oversee the deliverables associated with the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) in Rhode Island.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the National DPP program in partnership with community-based and health care organizations across the state.
Responsible for ensuring and increasing access to and availability of the National DPP statewide, prioritizing communities where adults are at high risk of developing prediabetes.
Responsible for expanding Diabetes Prevention Recognized Programs (DPRPs); Assist new DPRPs in start-up activities to include best practice approaches for participant outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and retention; As needed, provide guidance for addressing participant barriers.
Responsible for the development and management of multiple contracts, including developing contract documentation, tracking invoices, and budgets.
Track and monitor the National DPP classes and cohorts across the state; identify and address gaps that may exist across RI.
Administer quality improvement processes to ensure fidelity of the National DPP and perform related work, as needed.
Participate in outreach and marketing activities to promote National DPP across RI, in partnership with the Center for Public Health Communications and with the Community Health Network (CHN) Manager.
Regularly convene the Diabetes Prevention Program Stakeholder Network and expand the membership; liaise with internal and external stakeholders on best practices for program recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
Provide technical assistance and support to DPRPs to include trouble shooting issues and if training opportunities allow, represent the state as the National DPP State Quality Specialist.
Coordinate capacity building opportunities for DPRP sites and lifestyle coaches.
Work closely with the Sustainability Manager to implement sustainability strategies related to the National DPP Program, as well as the intersection with other evidence-based programs and RIDOH initiatives.
Participate in data collection and evaluation activities in partnership with program evaluators.
Assist with the RIDOH Population Health Goals, including the National DPP metrics. Present on National DPP metrics, as requested.
Ensure program effectiveness in making progress towards meeting Rhode Island's goal of reducing the number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Participate in national and state meetings with internal and external stakeholders, as needed.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
01
Are you a member of the Professional Staff Association of the Rhode Island Department of Health/NEA union ? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)
- Yes
- No
Required Question