MeHAF Hiring Two New Staff Members

The Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF), based in Augusta, is the State’s largest private health foundation. MeHAF’s mission is to promote affordable and timely access to comprehensive quality health care, and improve the health of every Maine resident, with a particular emphasis on serving the uninsured and medically underserved.

MeHAF is currently soliciting applicants for two new staff positions to advance the Foundation’s strategic program goals to 1) strengthen, expand and improve Maine’s health safety net; 2) promote patient-centered care by advancing innovative health delivery, care management, and population-based services that comprehensively address patients’ needs; and 3) advance health reform to achieve equitable access and system transformation that promote the health and well-being of every person in Maine.

Program Officer  

MeHAF is soliciting qualified candidates for one full-time Program Officer position. The new Program Officer will work under the supervision of the Vice President for Programs to assist in the continued development, management and evaluation of MeHAF’s grantmaking and program activities. Interested applicants should review the detailed job description, particularly with regard to the experiential differences between Program Officer I (entry level) and Program Officer II (5 years experience in philanthropy). Applicants will be considered for the Program Officer I position unless a candidate explicitly meets the Program Officer II criteria. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in a related field with three year’s experience; or Bachelor's degree with 5 years related experience in health philanthropy or health program development with a broad knowledge of health care.

 

Program Associate 
MeHAF seeks a creative and highly organized Program Associate to become a member of the program staff. This individual will support critical functions in grant and other program planning, development, implementation and evaluation. In addition, the program associate will support administrative functions related to the Foundation’s program. The Program Associate will report directly to the Vice President for Programs. Interested applicants should review the detailed job description. QUALIFIFICATIONS: Master's degree in a related field; or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience and/or training in health or health care related field, preferably in the non-profit or government sector; experience with or knowledge of philanthropy desirable.

MeHAF staff participates in a collaborative professional team that works closely with applicants and grantees to improve program design, development, execution and evaluation. We seek individuals with exceptional interpersonal skills, supported by refined organizational and analytic talents. Candidates must be creative, able to work successfully with individuals and effectively manage group processes, attentive to detail, willing to focus on multiple projects simultaneously, and flexible. Both positions will be located in MeHAF’s office in Augusta, Maine.