Rural Health Collaboration & Clinical Preceptorship Program Director

Job Description

Job DescriptionRural Health Collaboration & Clinical Preceptorship Program Director

Be part of a transformative effort to improve the health and well-being of rural communities across Indiana.

Our client is leading Indiana’s 5-year Rural Health Transformation Program, including the Make Rural Indiana Healthy Again Regional Grants, a historic $600M investment to strengthen healthcare access, prevention, and system resilience across 64 fully rural and nine partially rural counties. This initiative brings together state leadership, healthcare providers, and community organizations to design and implement solutions that reflect local needs while advancing a shared, statewide vision for better health outcomes.

This role leads the development of a statewide clinical preceptorship ecosystem, expanding access to training opportunities and strengthening the rural healthcare workforce pipeline.

About the Role

The Rural Health Collaboration & Clinical Preceptorship Program Director plays a central role in advancing Indiana’s rural healthcare workforce strategy by building and managing a statewide clinical preceptor network. This includes developing a centralized preceptor database and supporting stipend administration to expand access to high-quality clinical training opportunities across rural communities.

Working within the RHTP governance structure, this role collaborates closely with IDOH leadership, workforce initiative teams, healthcare providers, training institutions, and community organizations. The Program Director ensures that preceptorship programs are well-coordinated, compliant, and aligned with statewide priorities while supporting both recruitment and long-term engagement of rural clinical preceptors.

This is a highly visible, systems-oriented role that blends program design, operational execution, and stakeholder engagement. You will serve as a key connector across partners, helping translate workforce strategy into scalable, sustainable infrastructure.

What You’ll DoProgram Leadership & Preceptorship Strategy

Build and scale a statewide infrastructure for clinical training and preceptorship.

• Lead development and implementation of a centralized rural preceptor database
• Establish processes for identifying, recruiting, and managing clinical preceptors
• Support onboarding of at least 200 rural preceptors in year one and ongoing expansion thereafter
• Align preceptorship efforts with broader workforce and training strategies

Program Administration & Operations

Ensure consistent, organized, and effective program execution.

• Develop and maintain standardized processes, documentation, and workflows
• Maintain centralized systems for participant tracking and program management
• Coordinate with legal, compliance, finance, and program leadership teams
• Define database user roles, permissions, and access controls

Eligibility, Enrollment & Database Management

Ensure accurate tracking and integrity of participant and program data.

• Verify eligibility and ensure agreements are in place prior to participation or payment
• Track enrollment, renewals, amendments, and expirations
• Establish processes for data entry, validation, and ongoing updates
• Generate reports on preceptor availability, utilization, and specialty coverage

Stipend Administration & Financial Oversight

Support accurate, compliant, and timely management of stipend payments.

• Calculate stipend amounts based on approved agreements
• Coordinate timely disbursement of stipends
• Monitor compliance with stipend terms and service requirements
• Resolve payment discrepancies and maintain audit-ready records

Reporting, Analytics & Compliance

Provide transparency and insights to guide program performance and decision-making.

• Prepare monthly payment, utilization, and budget reports
• Maintain complete documentation for audit and compliance purposes
• Develop annual program reports for leadership and governing bodies
• Support tax reporting requirements and data requests

Stakeholder Engagement & Workforce Collaboration

Build strong partnerships to expand and sustain the rural preceptor network.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stipend and preceptor program inquiries
• Support outreach and recruitment of new clinical preceptors
• Coordinate communication with healthcare providers, training institutions, and partners
• Provide guidance to participants and support leadership with program insights and recommendations

What You BringSkillRequired / DesiredYears of ExperienceBachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, public policy, workforce development, education, business administration, or related fieldRequiredExperience in workforce development, grant management, project management, program administration, or related workRequired5 yearsExperience working with healthcare organizations, rural communities, training providers, or public health systemsRequiredKnowledge of workforce development strategies, credentialing pathways, and training program implementationRequiredKnowledge of compliance, budgeting, and reporting requirements for state or federal programsRequiredAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detailRequiredStrong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skillsRequiredKnowledge of rural health delivery, care coordination, or health system transformationRequiredExperience with CMS-funded programs, federal grants administration, or large-scale workforce initiativesHighly DesiredFamiliarity with Indiana’s rural health landscape, including hospitals, FQHCs, EMS, behavioral health providers, and community organizationsHighly DesiredExperience collaborating with statewide associations, training institutions, or multi-stakeholder coalitionsHighly DesiredWork Environment & Travel

• Standard schedule of 37.5 hours per week
• 2 days onsite at the IDOH office in downtown Indianapolis and 3 days remote
• Participation in regular statewide meetings, check-ins, and trainings
• Travel may be required, including in varied weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs may be required
• Travel reimbursement provided in accordance with Indiana State Travel policy

Why This Role Matters

This role builds the infrastructure that connects future healthcare professionals with real-world training opportunities in rural communities. By expanding access to clinical preceptors and ensuring programs are well-managed and scalable, you help strengthen the workforce pipeline and improve long-term access to care across Indiana.