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!NEW! Program Director - Grants Administration (EMR Modernization)

  • Remote
    • Various Towns/Cities in Maine, Maine, United States
  • $154,000 - $164,000 per year
  • U.S. Programs

Job description

Our Vision & Mission

We envision a world in which all people have access to high-quality and enduring solutions to improve and maintain their health and well-being. MCD Global Health is a recognized leader in public health program development, implementation, and evaluation, working both in the United States and internationally.

Join a once-in-a-generation effort to modernize rural healthcare across Maine.

This position supports a multi-year, federally funded initiative focused on strengthening rural healthcare systems in Maine through Electronic Medical Records (EMR) modernization. This role will lead the administration of approximately $30 million in EMR modernization funding, supporting more than 70 rural healthcare organizations statewide.

MCD offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. This position is based remotely within the U.S. and involves regular travel to and within Maine.

This position is contingent upon confirmation of funding. Salary offers may vary based on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Job requirements

Program Director - Grants Administration (EMR Modernization)

Grade Level: 9
Anticipated Salary: $154k - $164k annually, but may vary from this range dependent on successful candidate’s location
Reporting Relationship: Chief Operating Officer

The Program Director serves as the senior administrator responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing approximately $30 million in EMR Modernization funding awarded through Maine’s Rural Health Transformation Program.

The Director provides leadership for the statewide grants program supporting over 70 healthcare organizations implementing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) upgrades, replacements, and interoperability improvements.

The position ensures that all funding activities comply with applicable federal and state regulations while achieving project objectives, maintaining fiscal accountability, and advancing statewide healthcare transformation.

This position serves as the primary authority for grants administration, funding oversight, compliance, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and risk management.

This position combines executive program leadership with the rigor of federal grants management and healthcare transformation, making it well suited for an experienced leader capable of overseeing one of Maine’s largest health information technology investments.

Location And Work Environment

Job responsibilities require periodic travel to and within Maine to meet with healthcare organizations, attend statewide meetings or public forums, coordinate with funders and stakeholders, and support project-related activities across the state.

This role supports a statewide EMR Modernization funding initiative and requires regular coordination with healthcare organizations, vendors, funders, internal leadership, finance, compliance, and program teams.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field

  • Master’s degree preferred

  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant administration, Uniform Guidance / 2 CFR 200, federal procurement standards, healthcare reimbursement, healthcare operations, EMR implementation, change management, organizational development, financial management, risk management, and performance improvement

  • Preferred certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS), Grant Professional Certified (GPC), Healthcare Information and Management Systems certifications, or Lean / Six Sigma certification

Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in administration of large federal grants, healthcare program management, budget administration, contract management, compliance oversight, and executive leadership

  • Extensive experience managing large federally funded grants or cooperative agreements

  • Strongly preferred experience with CMS-funded initiatives, rural healthcare, Electronic Medical Record implementation, Health Information Technology, digital health transformation, and multi-million-dollar grant portfolios

  • Experience overseeing grant administration, funding distribution, regulatory compliance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and program performance

Core Skills

  • Executive leadership

  • Strategic planning

  • Grants administration

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Financial stewardship

  • Relationship management

  • Negotiation

  • Program evaluation

  • Process improvement

  • Communication

  • Problem solving

  • Team development

  • Project portfolio management

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Remote
  • Various Towns/Cities in Maine, Maine, United States
$154,000 - $164,000 per year
U.S. Programs

MCD Global Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you are unable to access our career website or need other accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

As a contractor, MCD Global Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. MCD Global Health takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and receive consideration for open positions.

MCD has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. MCD also adheres to strict child-safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.