EVENTS & NEWS
Employment Opportunity: MRHA Director of Finance
The Missouri Rural Health Association is looking for a
Director of Finance. This position is responsible for the
oversight of financial systems including finance,
accounting, information technology, and physical
infrastructure. As a member of the Leadership Team,
the Director of Finance will be involved in a range of
strategic planning and internal initiatives. Oversee
and lead annual budgeting and planning process in
conjunction with the Executive Director; develop,
administer, and review all financial plans and budgets,
including grants and contracts; monitor progress and
changes; and keep team abreast of the organization's
financial status. Manage organizational cash flow and
forecasting, assure adherence to generally accepted
accounting principles, and work with the Association's
Funder to assure compliance with all grant and
contract requirements.
Must have a B.A./B.S. Degree in Business Administration,
Accounting, or other relevant field. Must have at least 3
years experience in the development of record
keeping, budget development and grants/contracts
management.
For more information, download the job description
or contact MRHA at info@morha.org.
HHS Invests Nearly $15 Million to Prevent and Treat
Stimulant Use in Rural Communities The U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
through the Health Resources and Services
Administration (HRSA), recently announced nearly $15
million in funding for rural communities to address
psychostimulant misuse and related overdose deaths.
Read the press release.
HHS Announces National Competition to Improve
Patient Access to Primary Care The U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health
Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), recently
announced the launch of the Building Bridges to
Better Health: A Primary Health Care Challenge, a
national competition with a total of $1 million in cash
prizes to encourage innovation through technical
assistance to health centers.
Competition participants will accelerate the
development of low-cost, scalable solutions to help
HRSA-supported community health centers improve
patient access to primary care and strengthen the link
between health care and social services. It is part of
an ongoing effort of the Biden-Harris Administration
to address social determinants of health and
advance health equity.
Visit Challenge.gov for more information including
submission requirements, eligibility, deadlines,
competition rules, judging criteria, prize amounts, how
to submit a proposal, and how to register for a
webinar for potential participants.
Save the Date: Missouri Behavioral Health
Conference, Sept. 8 - 9 This year's Missouri Behavioral
Health Conference, presented by the Missouri
Behavioral Health Council, will be held September 8 - 9
at Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri.
Cost is $150/attendee. Registration is required. Learn
more.
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Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Technical Assistance Center - Apply by July 27
Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Medication-Assisted Treatment Access - Apply by July 29
Technical Assistance for Small, Rural, Vulnerable Hospitals - Apply by July 31
Delta Dental of Missouri Oral Health Grant Program - Apply by September 2
Palliative Care in Home and Community Settings Research - Apply by September 7
Rural Health Fellows Program - Apply by September 15
Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program - Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
NRHA Rural Hospital CEO Certification Program - Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Affordable Connectivity Program - Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program - Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
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