Program Implementation Specialist

Program Implementation Specialist – Help Advance the Health Center Movement

** This is a Public Health position, NOT an IT position **

Are you a compassionate, mission-driven professional, looking to continue your career in public health? The Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) is actively recruiting a Program Implementation Specialist to join our team in Omaha, Nebraska, where you will be responsible for facilitating, promoting, and enabling Nebraska’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and FQHC Look-Alikes to strengthen health center performance, implement innovative programs, and optimize health center resources.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven Work – Be part of an organization that prioritizes accessible, affordable healthcare for all
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a Monday-Friday hybrid schedule, competitive salary range of $78k - $82k (based on experience), comprehensive benefit package, and generous PTO
• Supportive Team – Work in a highly collaborative, team-focused office with professionals dedicated to making an impact.

Your Role:

Under the leadership of the Director of Programs, the Program Implementation Specialist will:

• Design, facilitate, and evaluate collaborative learning opportunities that foster knowledge sharing, peer connection, and best practice adoption
• Leverage opportunities to enable health centers to level up by developing and implementing new programs, workshops, and other support
• Coach and support health center staff as they apply new knowledge, implement improvements, and progress through learning programs
• Lead initiatives that introduce transformative healthcare ideas and practices to the health centers
• Manage assigned grant program initiatives, including planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring deliverables, and overseeing consultants or contractors
• Participate in the preparation of grant applications or other funding proposals, as needed for additional funding, to support this position and other integrated health initiatives
• This is not a full list of responsibilities; a full job description will be provided to those selected to interview

What We Are Looking For:

• Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Public Health, or other related field
• Experience in program planning, project implementation, process improvement, coaching, or facilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to take assigned work from ideation through execution.
• Experience managing multiple programs simultaneously, including overseeing consultants, project deadlines, and varying program responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both frontline clinicians and senior leadership
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-driven, with strong follow-through and accountability.
• Ability to analyze information, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate ideas into actionable plans.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams

Highly Valued (Not Required) Experience

• Experience in project implementation
• Experience in or knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers
• Clinical background / experience

Join Our Team and Make a Difference?

At HCAN, every role contributes to improving the health and well-being of Nebraska communities. If you’re seeking a rewarding career with meaningful work, a supportive team, and a healthy work-life balance, we want to hear from you!