Project Manager (Public Health)

Hybrid Cranston, Rhode Island Pay Rate - $60-$63/hr W2 Contract Key Responsibilities The Project Manager will be responsible for facilitating the day-to-day operations and logistics of the accessibility-related work that is aligned with rural health transformation and disability programs. Project Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement Planning for, supporting, and facilitating associated advisory group and other cross‑functional convenings Developing communications for relevant accessibility projects, rural health, and health system plans Managing community engagement and stakeholder feedback, tracking and ensuring follow‑up and escalation, and informing other rural health and disability implementation efforts Ensuring that stakeholder engagement and project activities are organized in ways that promote accessibility, meaningful participation, and inclusion of people with disabilities and individuals with lived experience Administrative & Operational Support Leading administrative and procurement functions such as invoicing, progress reporting, meeting scheduling, note‑taking, and other related needs Supporting Senior Project Manager with project coordination needs as requested Preparing agendas, documenting decisions, and managing follow‑up activities Reporting, Planning & Compliance Assisting with the development of plans, reports, presentations, dashboards, and other materials used to communicate progress, outcomes, and priorities to leadership, stakeholders, and the public Aligning and integrating RHTP objectives with statewide plans, existing efforts, and related strategic roadmaps Assisting with compliance with RHTP requirements and alignment with RHTP requirements Program Coordination & Infrastructure Serving as a central point of coordination and communication to help sustain momentum, alignment, and shared ownership across statewide accessibility program implementation efforts Maintaining documentation systems, tracking tools, and project management infrastructure as needed to support transparency, accountability, and effective coordination Required Qualifications for Appointment Knowledge, Skills, And Capacity Must have a thorough understanding of the best practices for rural area community engagement and working consistently with individuals with lived experience in partnership roles Must have excellent organizational, writing, public speaking, presentation, facilitation, research, and interpersonal skills Must have a thorough understanding of the key stakeholders in the health system disability community, including state agencies, healthcare providers, community‑based organizations, advocates, and others across systems of care and populations served Must have knowledge of the factors that limit access to health services and adversely impact health outcomes of rural Rhode Islanders with disabilities or willingness to learn Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of health program implementation, including policy and planning, program administration, research, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement Must be highly organized and able to manage competing priorities Education and Experience Masters degree from a program of recognized standing with specialization in a relevant field of Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Law, Health Policy, Public Policy, Human Services, Environmental Sociology, Social Work, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr EPITEC