The purpose of this position is to direct the activities of the Office of Rural Health (ORH); fulfill the obligations assigned to the office by the Oregon Legislature and the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (HRSA); and support the mission, goals, and objectives of the OHSU Center for Rural Health and the rural health portfolio of OHSU.

1. Manage ORH staff in fulfillment of the following core functions:

A. Establish and maintain a clearinghouse for collecting and disseminating information on rural health care issues; research findings relating to rural health care and innovative approaches to the delivery of health care in rural areas

B . Coordinat e the ORH activities carried out in the State and at OHSU that relate to rural health care and training, including coordination at OHSU and at the State level for the purpose of avoiding duplication in such activities;

C. Provide technical assistance to rural communities, clinics and hospitals by (1) identifying Federal, State, and nongovernmental programs regarding rural health, and providing assistance to providers and communities regarding participation in such programs; (2) assisting communities to make informed decisions regarding their health care options and how to meet their health care goals; and (3) promote the improvement of rural health care and access to care by building partnerships in communities to mobilize and maximize resources

D. Recruit and retain health professionals in rural areas, including assistance with financial incentive programs; and

E. Maintain and strengthen state, OHSU, local, and federal partnerships in rural health.

2. Serve as Director of the OHSU Center for Rural Health.

1. Coordinate, in collaboration with the Director of the Area Health Education Center (AHEC), the OHSU Campus for Rural Health, the activities of the Office of Rural Health, AHEC, Rural Resource Center and telehealth assistance, educational and training activities, and represent the Center on various boards and advisory committees.
2. Supervise staff responsible for other CRH federally-funded programs, such as the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant and the Small Hospital Improvement Program.
3. Insure that all CRH programs operate collaboratively and in a coordinated fashion as an integral part of the outreach/statewide OHSU mission.
4. Take the lead in creation and development of new CRH programs, e.g., the Rural Scholars Program.

3. Provide staff support to the Rural Health Coordinating Council in fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities, as follows:

ORS 442.495: Rural Health Coordinating Council:

(1) Advise the Office of Rural Health on matters related to the health care services and needs of rural communities;

(2) Develop general recommendations to meet the identified needs of rural communities;

(3) Review applications and recommend to the office which communities should receive financial assistance, how much money should be granted or loaned and the ability of the community to repay a loan.

4. Assume responsibility for administration of state programs designed to benefit rural communities, such as the state personal income tax credit program for rural medical practitioners and the medical malpractice reinsurance program.

5. Supervise ORH staff and manage the departmental budget.

6. Serve on federal, statewide or institutional committees, boards, task forces, commissions or work groups that promote provision of health care to rural Oregonians, and as directed by the Office of the Provost

7. Coordinate activities with other departments, divisions, and administrative units at OHSU, as well as state and federal elected and appointed officials and agencies.

8. Investigate alternate resources for rural health projects and write grants to obtain additional resources for program operation.

9. Other activities as directed by the Office of the Provost.

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