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Program Manager - Rural Health Workforce Development

MaineHealth
parental leave, company vehicle
United States, Maine, Portland
335 Brighton Avenue (Show on map)
Aug 10, 2026

Description

Maine Medical Center

Management/Leadership
Req #: 80690

Summary:


The Program Manager - Rural Health Workforce Development is responsible for the operational aspects of assigned program areas, including development, implementation, and evaluation, working in close collaboration with a supportive team. This role supports innovative initiatives designed to meet the changing demands of Maine's clinical workforce, with a focus on the retention, growth, and upskilling of a locally rooted workforce and on expanding access to clinical training across the state. The Program Manager engages a wide range of stakeholders to identify and remove barriers facing clinical trainees and to support learners, preceptors, and training sites. This includes establishing partnerships and using data and knowledge of the workforce landscape to inform decisions and develop practical, sustainable solutions that contribute to more reliable access to care for Maine's rural communities.
An ideal candidate will have experience with program development and implementation, comfort providing technical assistance and support to partners, skill in building relationships across diverse stakeholders, an ability to use data to guide program decisions, and genuine interest in strengthening health care access in rural Maine. Oversees the work of additional staff if applicable.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in healthcare or relevant field required. Master's Degree preferred.
  2. License/Certifications: Licensure may be preferred or required based on setting.
  3. Experience: Three years of related healthcare work experience required.
  4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
  5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Able to lead work teams. Effective communication skills

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $77,147.20to $104,353.60per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact lauren.robare@mainehealth.org

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