Oral Health Program Coordinator

About the job

Make a Direct Impact on Rural Healthcare in Utah The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a dedicated Oral Health Program Coordinator to lead the new Oral Health Moving Across Utah (OHMAU) initiative. This five-year federally funded project expands access to pediatric specialty dental care across rural Utah through an innovative mobile dental unit program. In this role, you will lead day-to-day grant management, partner with local health departments and school districts in Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), build community educational resources, and coordinate statewide outreach to ensure underserved children receive quality oral healthcare. Key Responsibilities Program Grant Leadership : Oversee day-to-day implementation of grant deliverables, manage program budgets, track technical assistance, and maintain thorough documentation for federal reporting. Stakeholder Engagement : Build strong collaborative relationships with local health departments, school districts, healthcare providers, and community partners across Utah. Training Technical Assistance : Train and mentor participating project staff, providing ongoing field support and connecting rural sites to oral health resources. Resource Development : Draft, produce, and distribute evidence-based community education materials following DHHS guidelines. Procurement Finance : Work alongside State Purchasing and State Finance to develop RFPs, Statements of Work (SOWs), and vendor contracts, while managing partner invoice processing. Travel Work Environment Travel : Regular statewide and overnight travel is required to support mobile dental unit operations and rural site visits. Infrequent out-of-state or weekend travel may be required. Work Conditions : Standard office setting combined with field support at local partner sites. Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules Supplemental Information An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check. This position may currently be a hybrid of both two (2) in-office and three (3) remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time, and for any reason. Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.