Central Management - Program Coordinator - Facilitator- Providence, RI (Hybrid)

Rhode Island Department of Health

PHIG Operations Support Specialist

Type of Schedule: Hybrid

Hours: 8:30-4:30 Monday Friday

Location: 3 Capitol Hill, Providence RI 02812

Summary

The Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) at the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking an I PHIG Operations Support Specialist to work across three complex strategy areas: Workforce Development, Foundational Capabilities, and Data Modernization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex tasks involved in the implementation and administration of the PHIG grant, a unique, cross cutting funding opportunity that supports all divisions and programs at RIDOH.
• Organize and maintain official electronic files in MS Teams/SharePoint to ensure information is easy to find and cataloged for reference in the future.
• Assist with the purchasing and procurement of good and services that support the goals of the PHIG grant.
• Study and analyze operational procedures and prepare detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.

• Assist a with coordination and communication with other states PHIG teams.
• Coordinate the flow of work across PHIG strategy areas and various program within the agency.
• Track projects through execution and completion elevate issues that need follow up.
• Attend conferences and meetings on behalf of the executive leadership team and take notes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Superior attention to detail.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize.
• Flexibility and comfort working as part of a team and independently in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift.
• Strong understanding of government administration, process, and procedures.
• Must be comfortable working in SharePoint.
• Familiarity with JIRA preferred

Education and Experience

• Education gained through successful completion of at least two years of academic study in an accredited institution of higher education; and
• Experience gained through employment in a government assisting a high-level official performing complex administrative and supportive tasks involved in the implementation and administration of major projects and programs that had effect on all large divisions, departments or agencies.