FLEX / SHIP Program Analyst

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs : parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the  STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary :

The position (K0245975)

Rural Hospital Flex and SORH Grant Management : Manage Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Flex) and State Office of Rural Health (SORH) grants, overseeing activities aimed at achieving grant objectives in population health management, quality improvement, financial operations, and rural EMS enhancement. Monitor grant activities, deadlines, and compliance, ensuring timely completion of work plan objectives. Support contracted vendors in organizing virtual and in-person training, conducting site visits, and offering technical assistance. Contribute to budget review processes and program evaluations. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on work plan and contract development and execution. Assist in preparing grant progress reports and competitive grant applications and submit reports in accordance with Federal and State requirements. Represent the organization at regional and national conferences as required by Federal grantors.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following :

Evaluation and Policy Development : Conducts research and data analysis demonstrating the effectiveness and impact of the FLEX and SOHR grants. Maintains knowledge of rural health policy, best practices, grant requirements, and improvement initiatives related to improving access to care. Identifies and keeps track of policies, legislation and regulations that address rural primary health care needs in Kansas. Collaborates with Bureau staff to produce resources such as flow charts, issue briefs, reports, or other publications to share research, best practices and various processes related to rural health care systems and delivery. Delivers technical assistance to clinics and hospitals by crafting letters of support, verifying eligibility for rural health clinic development, and facilitating transitions to innovative care models like the Rural Emergency Hospital.

Outreach and Communications : Engage in outreach and communications initiatives to assist the PC / RH team in managing projects under the Small Hospital Improvement Project grant, Primary Care Office grant, State Loan Repayment Program, and Community-Based Primary Care Clinic Program, and other grants or projects as assigned. This includes actively contributing to newsletters, coordinating or traveling to events, contract management, managing communications, and participating in various outreach endeavors.

Qualifications

• Education : High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification : Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications : One year of experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a department, program, or agency. Education in business, communication, health administration, or a public health-related field may be substituted for the required experience.Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AccessProofreading, editing, attention to detailStrong interpersonal communication skillsExperience writing and developing grant applications or reportsAbility to work independently and effectivelyStrong organizational and time management skillsFamiliarity with rural health care landscapeProblem solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in business, human services, health or public admin., health care occupation, or related fieldExperience developing / managing budgetsExperience with Health Care Administration in Hospital or Clinic Setting