Rural Project Manager

Job Title Rural Project Manager Requisition Number RE11418 Working Title Department Name 7H060:RURAL KENTUCKY HEALTH CARE Work Location Hazard, KY Grade Level 46 Salary Range $48,526-80,059/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Requires handling of light weight objects up to 10 lbs. Standing and walking for long periods of time
Shift
Days
Job Summary
The Kentucky Office of Rural Health within the department of Rural Kentucky Health Care is seeking a Rural Project Manager to utilize proven project management skills to plan, develop and coordinate rural-focused projects.

The position will develop, coordinate and conduct activities including workshops, events, presentations and consultations related to the identified needs of rural stakeholders.

Provide or arrange for technical assistance to rural Kentucky communities in assessing and improving health care delivery systems, including strategic planning, needs assessments and community based decision making activities.

This position will serve as a subject matter expert on Substance Abuse issues. Candidates should be experienced in public speaking and group facilitation. A familiarity with rural hospitals, clinics and EMS would be helpful but not required.

Candidate must have ability to manage, plan and organize multiple activities, possess strong problem solving skills and attention to detail. The position may require extensive travel.

This position is located in Hazard, KY and is a 12 month grant funded position.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Communication skills- written and verbal, personal organization, community assessment, group facilitation, project management, knowledge of Substance Abuse.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
Experience in public speaking and group facilitation.
Deadline to Apply 08/29/2017 University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.




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1. * UK HealthCare recognizes the patient as our premier customer and promises to provide excellent customer services to patients, colleagues, co-workers and all others who seek our services. By applying for a position with UK HealthCare, I am indicating my commitment to service excellence and expressing my agreement to consistently recognize that: - Our customer is every person we come into contact with during our workday. - Service is being flexible, courteous and respectful while anticipating and fulfilling the needs of our customers. - Quality is the foundation of everything we do. It is our desire to provide exceptional service to every patient and customer we serve. - Careful, efficient and responsible management of our resources is vital to our success. - We want to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent co-workers, which will in turn achieve customer loyalty and promote the growth of UK HealthCare. By submitting my application for employment with UK HealthCare, I acknowledge that I will be held accountable to follow the UK HealthCare Behavioral Expectations if selected for a position with UK HealthCare. Do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Standards?
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2. * Are you aware that this position is located in Hazard, KY?
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3. * Are you aware that this position requires extensive travel?
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4. * Are you aware that this position is a grant funded position?
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   • No
5. * Briefly describe your experience related to project management: creating and managing timelines, reports and budgets for multiple projects.
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6. * Briefly describe your experience related to group facilitation and/ or public speaking.
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7. * Briefly describe any experience working with rural communities, hospitals, clinics or EMS.
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8. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • Hazard Herald
   • Mountain Eagle
   • Jackson County Times
   • Manchester Enterprise
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • None of the Above