EMS for Children State Partnership Grant Program Manager

EMS for Children State Partnership Grant Program Manager

Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)

Schedule: 35 hours per week
Pay Rate: $34.89 per hour
Location: Rhode Island

Position Summary

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking an experienced healthcare or emergency medical services professional to serve as an EMS for Children (EMS-C) State Partnership Grant Program Manager.

This position will assist with the development, coordination, implementation, and promotion of activities associated with the federal HRSA EMS for Children State Partnership Grant. The Program Manager will work closely with EMS professionals, pediatric subject matter experts, hospital emergency departments, state officials, and community partners to support and improve pediatric emergency care throughout Rhode Island.

This is an excellent opportunity for an EMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, DO, MD, or other qualified healthcare professional interested in combining their clinical or emergency care background with program management, public health, pediatric care, and statewide emergency preparedness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the EMS Education Coordinator and pediatric subject matter experts to improve pediatric patient care within Rhode Island pre-hospital EMS agencies and hospital emergency departments.
• Monitor EMS-C performance measures and program activities to ensure established implementation targets and grant requirements are met.
• Assist the Project Director with preparation of grant applications, progress reports, and other required reporting for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
• Participate in pediatric-focused committees, advisory groups, and working groups supporting EMS-C grant requirements and performance measures.
• Take an active role in and attend EMS-C Advisory Board meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between the RIDOH Center for Emergency Medical Services, Rhode Island EMS agencies, and hospital emergency departments participating in EMS-C initiatives.
• Assist with planning and development of pediatric components of statewide disaster plans, mass-casualty contingency plans, and pre-hospital care protocols.
• Participate in exercises designed to evaluate emergency preparedness and pediatric response plans.
• Attend appropriate training courses and conferences related to pediatric emergency care and disaster preparedness.
• Support additional Center for EMS projects, including annual reports, quarterly newsletters, data reports, and other program initiatives.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Current Rhode Island licensure in one or more of the following:
• • EMT
  • AEMT
  • AEMT-Cardiac
  • Paramedic
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
• Previous experience in emergency care, pediatric care, public health, or public policy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
• Experience with grant-funded healthcare or public health programs.
• Experience working with EMS agencies, emergency departments, pediatric programs, or government/public health organizations.

Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate should have knowledge of program planning principles and practices, particularly as they relate to community-based or statewide healthcare initiatives. The position requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental leadership, healthcare professionals, EMS agencies, hospitals, community partners, and the public.

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