State Office of Rural Health Director

Title: State Office of Rural Health Director

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $108,000 - $120,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Department of Health is hiring a State Office of Rural Health Director. Under the supervision of the Office of Health Equity Director, the State Office of Rural Health Director will manage and direct the implementation of the State Office of Rural Health (SORH) activities in Virginia. The incumbent will effectively lead, manage and provide oversight of programs implemented by SORH. Every state has a SORH. Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, SORHs are traditionally the only statewide entities tasked with connecting local healthcare systems with federal and state resources to address the unique healthcare needs of rural and frontier communities. Specifically, this position will provide oversight of VDH’s Rural Health initiatives to improve health outcomes in rural Virginia. This role includes leadership of cross-functional teams and coordination with internal agency departments and will require building strong stakeholder relationships. This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by federal grant funds and a required general fund match to lead Virginia’s SORH.

The incumbent will lead the VDH team responsible for providing technical assistance to rural stakeholders keen on reducing the health disparities experienced by rural communities in Virginia. This position directly supervises a SORH Manager and indirectly supervises staff members managing the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) and Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) Programs and who lead SORH external communications. The incumbent will also work closely with members of Virginia’s Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources responsible for multiagency rural health strategies and initiatives. The incumbent will represent VDH with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain public and private partnerships to ensure positive program outcomes as required by the agency.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the State Office of Rural Health Grant for 4 year & 8 month period ending June 30^th, 2031. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually if funded by non-general funds and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, Code of Virginia (§2.2-3100, et seq.) and Governor’s Executive Order 18 (2026) requires that state employees in designated positions file a Statement of Economic Interest (SOEI) disclosure as a condition of employment.  This position has been designated as a SOEI position and as such you are required to complete a initial SOEI disclosure within 30 days of your start date in this position.  The incumbent will then be required to file the SOEI disclosure annually thereafter, before established deadlines; failure to file will result in a $250.00 penalty.

In addition, new hires are also required to complete initial Conflict of Interest training within 30 days of assuming this position; and annually thereafter.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life
insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of grant administration in a complex governmental setting to include funding sources, administrative requirements and cost principles.
• Considerable knowledge of rural healthcare systems, public health principles, and/or clinical or health services delivery in rural or frontier settings.
• Considerable knowledge of public policy development, program implementation and evaluation related to healthcare service delivery.
• Considerable experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Considerable experience using computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Considerable knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations related to grant writing, administration, and management.
• Considerable experience meeting deadlines and successfully managing multiple priorities/initiatives.
• Considerable experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

• Considerable experience with federal grant administration, including identification of funding sources, grant proposal development, execution of funds and preparing comprehensive financial reports related to grant oversight.
• Considerable experience with state legislature.
• Experience in program administration with knowledge of rural health challenges.
• Extensive experience developing healthcare related recommendations for executive leadership

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Tyrell Noel

Phone: 804-305-9796

Email: tyrell.noel@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 22 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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