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DHHS Program Coordinator--Rural Provider Recruitment & Retention Incentive Program
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Lincoln

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full-time

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25


Location:

Lincoln, NE


Hiring Rate:

$26.138


Job Posting:

JR2026-00022297 DHHS Program Coordinator--Rural Provider Recruitment & Retention Incentive Program (Open)


Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

01-31-2026


Job Description:

DHHS Division of Pubic Health is seeking two program coordinators to help implement and manage rural workforce incentive processes for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program as part of the Rural Health Transformation Project grant.


 

The Program Coordinators will-

  • Implement and manage rural workforce incentive processes, tracks awards, participants, and service commitments for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program.
  • Serve as points of contact for technical assistance to interested parties throughout the state, and marketing of the incentive program to protentional health care providers.  
  • Be responsible for the contracting process (application, contract administration, initiating the payment of funds, employment verification) between providers and the program.  
  • Participate in grant management and reporting as required.  
  • Act as a liaison between the public and the program via email, phone, virtual and in-person meetings.
     


 

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, health sciences, public health, education, law or related field OR experience in the development of operational policies and procedures, performing quality assurance analysis/evaluation of programs; grant writing, contract management, or leading community based health/social care groups. Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for year basis. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for your basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience grant writing, contract management, or leading or leading community-based health/social care groups.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience coordinating federal grant activities.
  • Experience with contracts or fiscal activities
  • Customer service skills – ability to communicate with new people via phone, email, virtual or in-person meetings.
  • Attention to detail and able to work independently with an appropriate sense of urgency
  • Microsoft Office – particularly Excel, Word, Office.  Also, Adobe Acrobat.
  • Writing skills for reports and email.


 

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Other facts

Tech stack
Grant Writing,Contract Management,Community-Based Health,Customer Service,Attention to Detail,Microsoft Office,Adobe Acrobat,Communication Skills

About State of Nebraska

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) enhances quality of life
through a convenient, safe, and innovative transportation system. We are responsible for the planning, development, design, construction, maintenance and administration of the state highway system and airports.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Government Administration
Founding Year: 1900

What you'll do

  • The Program Coordinators will implement and manage rural workforce incentive processes and serve as points of contact for technical assistance. They will also be responsible for the contracting process and participate in grant management and reporting.

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