ND Department of Health & Human Services is seeking a Director for the Rural Health Transformation Program in Bismarck, ND.
Lead a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Transform Rural Health in North Dakota
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a visionary and results-driven Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Director to lead one of the state's most significant efforts to strengthen rural health and advance our goal of making North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation. This role will turn bold ideas into meaningful, measurable results for rural communities across North Dakota. This highly visible leadership role will drive the Rural Health Transformation initiative, align efforts within HHS, and bring together partners, resources, and strategies to create lasting improvements in how rural North Dakotans access and experience health care.
This is an opportunity to lead transformational work at scale-shaping strategy, driving implementation, and building the partnerships necessary to create a stronger, more sustainable rural health system for generations to come. The successful candidate will provide strategic, operational, and policy leadership for a statewide initiative designed to strengthen rural health systems, improve access to care, and support sustainable community-based health delivery models. This role oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of multi-year transformation strategies, including payment reform, facility modernization, workforce innovation, and partnerships across public and private sectors.
Your day will be spent in the following ways:
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directing long-term planning;
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identify policy, regulatory, and operational barriers and working with partners on resolutions;
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managing program staff, contractors and external partnerships to ensure effective program delivery;
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providing day-to-day leadership and oversight of rural health transformation grants, contracts and $200M program budget; and
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providing guidance on the development of data strategy to ensure effective data-driven decision-making
To be successful in this position, you must lead with LIGHT - leading with hope, instilling purpose and meaning, galvanizing gratitude, honoring health, and talking, walking and teaching civility, kindness and love for all. You wear your passion for health and wellness for all people on your sleeve. You support your passion and vision with deep strategic acumen, transformational leadership skills, and a strong people-centered mindset. You are outcomes driven, relying on data to make smart decisions.
To be considered for this position, you must have the following qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in public health, public policy, healthcare administration, or a closely related field. Master's degree is preferred.
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Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in health, human services, or public sector programs.
- Minimum of five (5) years experience leading transformational teams and projects.
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Experience managing complex programs, grants, or initiatives with multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally.
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Demonstrated leadership experience in strategy implementation, coordination, and change management.
Candidates with the following qualifications are preferred:
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Experience with federal health programs, CMS initiatives, or large federal grants.
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Experience with legislative bodies, senior and executive leadership.
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Experience supporting rural or underserved health systems.
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Experience managing change within a large organization, which has ultimate impact on large numbers of North Dakotans receiving services.
Location
This can be located in any area of North Dakota, and will require frequent travel to Bismarck and across North Dakota.
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Application Procedures
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Marcie Wuitschick, CHRO, at [email protected] or at 701.328.1290.
Employing Unit: ND HHS - Executive Office
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact [email protected] or (701)328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
