Director, Center for Rural Health
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, United States
Job Title
Director, Center for Rural Health (260002TP) – Massachusetts Department of Public Health
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks a dynamic, mission‑driven leader to serve as Director of the Center for Rural Health, a strategic role within the Bureau of Community Health and Prevention (BCHAP). The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of rural health across the Commonwealth, advancing innovative strategies to promote health equity, expand access to care, and strengthen community‑based systems.
Location Flexible statewide – primary work location within approved DPH sites with required regular reporting to the Boston office.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for the Center for Rural Health and serve as the federally designated Director of the State Office of Rural Health.
Lead and oversee all Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) initiatives and related DPH programs, ensuring alignment with statewide priorities and grant objectives.
Represent DPH on the EHS Rural Health Transformation Governance Team and serve as a key advisor on rural health strategy.
Direct program design, development, and implementation in accordance with grant deliverables and public health best practices.
Establish and guide internal workgroups to promote coordination, collaboration, and integration across DPH bureaus and programs.
Engage subject‑matter experts and stakeholders across DPH, EHS, and external partners to advance rural health initiatives.
Develop and advance statewide and local rural health policies in collaboration with senior leadership and community partners.
Oversee State Office of Rural Health programs, including the Rural Hospital Flexibility Program and Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program.
Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management for staff, including setting priorities, workflows, and professional development.
Manage program budgets, develop spending plans, and ensure effective use of funding to meet program goals.
Oversee the preparation and submission of required reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with funding requirements.
Support grant development efforts, including identifying opportunities and contributing to successful grant applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in public health systems, including strategies that drive systems and environmental change to improve rural health outcomes.
Strong knowledge of community health policies, practices, and emerging trends impacting rural populations.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity, inclusion, and addressing social determinants of health.
Proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop high‑performing teams in a complex organizational environment.
Strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
Experience collaborating with senior leaders, policymakers, and external stakeholders, including elected officials.
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage large‑scale programs or initiatives.
Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams and building effective partnerships across agencies or organizations.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and develop practical, result‑driven solutions.
Experience managing grants, including reporting requirements, funding compliance, and successful grant writing efforts.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Planner, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Minimum Entrance Requirements Applicants must have at least six (6) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration, or clinical management. At least two (2) years of that experience must have been in a project management, supervisory, or managerial capacity. Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be substituted according to the specified guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity /
Affirmative Action Employer.
Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks a dynamic, mission‑driven leader to serve as Director of the Center for Rural Health, a strategic role within the Bureau of Community Health and Prevention (BCHAP). The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of rural health across the Commonwealth, advancing innovative strategies to promote health equity, expand access to care, and strengthen community‑based systems.
Location Flexible statewide – primary work location within approved DPH sites with required regular reporting to the Boston office.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for the Center for Rural Health and serve as the federally designated Director of the State Office of Rural Health.
Lead and oversee all Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) initiatives and related DPH programs, ensuring alignment with statewide priorities and grant objectives.
Represent DPH on the EHS Rural Health Transformation Governance Team and serve as a key advisor on rural health strategy.
Direct program design, development, and implementation in accordance with grant deliverables and public health best practices.
Establish and guide internal workgroups to promote coordination, collaboration, and integration across DPH bureaus and programs.
Engage subject‑matter experts and stakeholders across DPH, EHS, and external partners to advance rural health initiatives.
Develop and advance statewide and local rural health policies in collaboration with senior leadership and community partners.
Oversee State Office of Rural Health programs, including the Rural Hospital Flexibility Program and Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program.
Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management for staff, including setting priorities, workflows, and professional development.
Manage program budgets, develop spending plans, and ensure effective use of funding to meet program goals.
Oversee the preparation and submission of required reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with funding requirements.
Support grant development efforts, including identifying opportunities and contributing to successful grant applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in public health systems, including strategies that drive systems and environmental change to improve rural health outcomes.
Strong knowledge of community health policies, practices, and emerging trends impacting rural populations.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity, inclusion, and addressing social determinants of health.
Proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop high‑performing teams in a complex organizational environment.
Strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
Experience collaborating with senior leaders, policymakers, and external stakeholders, including elected officials.
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage large‑scale programs or initiatives.
Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams and building effective partnerships across agencies or organizations.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and develop practical, result‑driven solutions.
Experience managing grants, including reporting requirements, funding compliance, and successful grant writing efforts.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Planner, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Minimum Entrance Requirements Applicants must have at least six (6) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration, or clinical management. At least two (2) years of that experience must have been in a project management, supervisory, or managerial capacity. Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be substituted according to the specified guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity /
Affirmative Action Employer.
Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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