Program Director

Description: Lead Change. Strengthen Rural Healthcare. Transform Communities. The Montana Hospital Association is seeking a Program Director to coordinate the work of the Montana RHTP Implementation Team (MRIT) as part of Montana’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The Program Director will manage the day-to-day operations of MRIT, coordinating implementation activities across MHA staff, partners, and subcontractors. This position will help keep a complex, multi-year body of work organized and moving forward by managing timelines and deliverables, facilitating communication, monitoring progress, and supporting compliance with program and funding requirements. We’re looking for someone who is highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple partners and priorities. Experience with healthcare programs, rural healthcare, grants or contracts, and large-scale project implementation will be especially valuable. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people and projects together and wants to contribute to a significant investment in Montana’s rural healthcare system. Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Business Administration, Health Information Management, Finance, or another healthcare-related field. Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare administration, hospital operations, rural health, healthcare consulting, program management, quality improvement, or a related healthcare field. Demonstrated experience administering federal or state-funded healthcare grants, cooperative agreements, or government contracts. Strong understanding of Critical Access Hospital (CAH) operations and rural healthcare delivery. Experience leading complex healthcare initiatives involving multiple organizations and stakeholders. Experience overseeing healthcare data collection, performance measurement, analytics, or program evaluation. Experience supervising professional staff. Valid Montana driver's license or ability to obtain one. Preferred Qualifications Experience administering HRSA, CMS, HHS, CDC, or other federally funded healthcare initiatives. Experience supporting statewide rural healthcare transformation or quality improvement initiatives. Knowledge of healthcare finance, value-based care, and rural reimbursement methodologies. Project management certification or equivalent project management experience. Culture Index Assessment As part of our hiring process, candidates will be invited to complete a Culture Index assessment to provide additional insight into work style, communication preferences, and how individuals approach problem-solving, collaboration, and leadership. This assessment is not a test with right or wrong answers. It is one tool we use to better understand how candidates’ strengths and working styles align with the needs of the role and our organization. Candidates are encouraged to answer honestly and select responses that best represent their natural approach to work. Benefits Employer PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA) or Montana Medical Savings Account (MSA) Flex Savings account 401(k) Very generous 401(k) contribution after 2 years of employment Employer PAID Life Insurance Paid time off Holidays: Enjoy 7 paid holidays per year, with an additional paid office closure between Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Employee Assistance Program #J-18808-Ljbffr