Director West AHEC - GRANTS

1. Possesses an understanding of the mission and organizational structure of Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Education Division   2. Demonstrates the verbal and written skills required to effectively exchange information with colleagues, agencies, and partner associates in a positive and professional manner.   3. Demonstrates the skills and abilities to organize and prioritize work, respond to conflicting needs, and work collaboratively with colleagues, agencies, and partner associates to produce a high quality product or service.   4. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge of systems and applications.   5. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe their responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job related hazards, and national patient safety goals.   6. Ensures positive customer relations interactions   ● Manages difficult or emotional customer situations   ● Responds promptly to customer needs   ● Solicits customer feedback to improve service   ● Responds to requests for service and assistance   ● Meets commitments   Key Accountabilities   1. Works closely with the Director of Education at BHDM and the University of Louisville Central AHEC office to accomplish the goals of the center which include, but not limited to, student clinical training, continuing education/continuing medical education programming, community health education, health careers recruitment activities, medical library services and special projects related to rural health in the 14 county service area   2. Negotiates and oversees contracts with the University of Louisville and Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville to provide the AHEC services   3. Develops and manages budgets for the West AHEC office   4. Supervises West AHEC staff and completes annual job performance evaluations and competencies   5. Works with various community organizations, agencies, committees, health professionals/providers, etc. to promote West AHEC/BHDM and their services   6. Works with the other statewide AHEC programs to accomplish goals and objectives of the statewide AHEC program, including: planning and attending conferences, statewide AHEC meetings, center director’s retreats/meetings, developing statewide annual reports and documents, etc   7. Contacts legislators to keep them informed of West AHEC events and the need for additional monies as needed   8. Works with local family practice and pharmacy residencies in recruitment efforts and addressing educational needs   9. Identifies areas of need in rural health in the West AHEC region and works to establish programs/services to address those needs   10. Initiates information on grants that have a positive impact on the organization and community. Prepares grants and involves key stakeholders as needed. Reports as needed.   11. Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to safety standards established by department and organization policy. Makes every effort to correct or report safety hazards and potentially unsafe working conditions to the proper authority   12. Develops programs to attain personal goals and participates in educational activities to insure further professional growth. Seeks out programs to further staff within department for professional growth.   13. Maintains and projects positive guest relations skills to Baptist Health Deaconess visitors, patients, families, vendors and employees   14. Communicates a positive image of Baptist Health Deaconess to the general public.   Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures/Certifications/Registrations Required     ● Master of Health Administration, Health Education or appropriate related field required.   ● Demonstrated ability in leadership, planning, and communication to manage complex tasks and work well with professionals from various health care disciplines and community organizations required.   ● 3-5 years documented work experience in a health education, health administration or appropriate related field.   ● Reside near Madisonville, Kentucky.