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10/23/2025

Project Director – Knox Public Health & Knox County Community Health Center (KCCHC)

Knox County Community Health Center (KCCHC)

Job Title	Project Director – Knox Public Health & Knox County Community Health Center (KCCHC)
Division
Immediate Supervisor	Health Center Board of Directors and Health Commissioner
Salary Classification
FLSA
Pay Status
Employment Status	Full-Time, Executive Leadership
Normal Working Hours

Project Director – Knox Public Health & Knox County Community Health Center (KCCHC)

Location: Knox County, Ohio, USA

Job Type: Full-Time, Executive Leadership

Reports to: Health Center Board of Directors and Health Commissioner

Overview:

Knox Public Health/Knox County Community Health Center (KCCHC) is seeking a visionary and experienced Project Director to lead the Federally Qualified Health Center.  Our mission is to improve the overall health of the community by providing accessible, high-quality care to underserved populations, particularly in areas with limited access to primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services.

KCCHC is in semi-rural Knox County, offering the unique opportunity to address healthcare disparities in a designated health professional shortage area, while being closer to larger metropolitan centers.

As a Public Entity, Co-Applicant Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) model, this leadership role reports to the Health Commissioner and plays a key part in supporting both the Health Center and the broader Health Department.

As the Project Director, who will also serve as the Deputy Health Commissioner, will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and operational leadership of KCCHC. You will work closely with the Health Commissioner, Board of Directors, community partners, and the executive team to enhance healthcare access, improve patient outcomes, and ensure financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative and Fiscal Management

• Directs day-to-day administrative and fiscal operations of the Community Health Center.
• Coordinates, monitors, and performs fiscal management and control activities for agency and divisional programs.
• Oversees all Health Center Grant functions and ensures compliance with Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) standards.
• Prepares requests for appropriations and calculates allocations and reallocations.
• Monitors account balances to ensure funding availability by spending authority code.
• In coordination with the Health Commissioner and Fiscal Officer:
  • Authorizes obligations, purchases, expenditures, and payments.
  • Manages and monitors fiscal aspects of special grants.
  • Monitors and manages accounts payable and receivable.
  • Reviews and approves travel expenses.
  • Establishes and implements accounting and/or auditing procedures.
  • Mentors and supports fiscal staff in financial and budgetary processes.
  • Analyzes financial statements, cost reports, and statistical data.

 

Quality Improvement and Compliance

• Oversees Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance, Patient Care, and Patient Safety initiatives to ensure compliance with federal and HRSA requirements.
• Prepares and submits required and timely federal and grant reports.
• Ensures adherence to the HRSA Compliance Manual and effectively prepares for the HRSA on-site visits.
• Serves as the HRSA Project Officer liaison and ensures regulatory and reporting compliance.

 

Leadership and Strategic Development

• Develops, implements, and maintains the mission, vision, and goals of Knox Public Health and the Community Health Center.
• Provides strong leadership and direction to management and staff to ensure operational excellence and fiscal responsibility.
• Support public health initiatives, community engagement, and integrated service delivery across the agency.
• Identifies and pursues educational, partnership, and funding opportunities through engagement with OACHC, NACHC, and other professional organizations.
• Seeks out additional funding sources and revenue opportunities to enhance sustainability.
• Collaborates with Public Relations regarding the promotion and marketing of Community Health Center services to the public and stakeholders.
• Attends Community Health Center Co-Applicant Board and Board of Health meetings.

 

Personnel and Provider Oversight

• Ensures all Community Health Center providers are properly credentialed with licensure and governing boards.
• Oversees provider peer review processes.
• Facilitates and maintains personal service, business, and insurance contracts.
• Provides support, guidance, and professional development for leadership and fiscal staff.
• Represent the Health Commissioner as needed in health department functions, emergency preparedness, and interagency collaborations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 or more years of progressive leadership experience: healthcare preferred, with a strong understanding of integrated healthcare models involving medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Experience in an FQHC or community health center is highly desirable.
• Financial: Expertise in healthcare finance, including managing diverse funding streams, grants, and reimbursement models such as Medicaid and Medicare.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of federal and state healthcare regulations, including HRSA, FQHC requirements, and quality standards for medical, dental, and behavioral health services.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams and drive organizational success through strategic vision and operational excellence.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including patients, staff, community partners, and the Board of Directors.
• Mission-Driven: A passion for providing accessible, high-quality care to underserved populations and a commitment to addressing healthcare disparities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in federal and state grant writing and management
• Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare technology
• Experience in public health advocacy and policy
• Knowledge of FQHCs or Community Health Centers
• Knowledge of Public Entity, Co-Applicant FQHC model
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with a diverse group of professionals and community members.
• Proficiency in public speaking, communication (verbal and written), and community engagement.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal leave and retirement
• Public Servant Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Application Process:

If you are looking to make a change in the direction of your career and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while keeping the standards of output efficient and on task, submit your resume and application for employment on our website at https://www.knoxhealth.com/about_us/employment/human_resources.php. Position open until filled.

Employment application and this posting can be found on our website @ www.knoxhealth.com.

Knox Public Health is an equal opportunity employer.

This job posting is intended to convey information essential to understanding the requirements and responsibilities of the position. Management reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OR WORK FROM HOME POSITION

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