Working Title: Cardiovascular Health Clinical Systems Specialist
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 94621
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid 50%
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 06/09/2026.
Date Posted : 06/03/2026
Closing Date : 06/16/2026
Hiring Agency : Minnesota Health Department
Division/Unit : Health Improvement / Health Promotion and Chronic Disease, Center for Health Promption-Cardiovascular Health Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Unit is seeking a collaborative and innovative public health professional to help improve cardiovascular health outcomes across Minnesota through clinic and community-based partnerships. This position provides clinical expertise and leadership to support systems change efforts focused on preventing and managing cardiovascular disease, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, and related cardiometabolic conditions.
Working within the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Division, this role partners with clinics, health systems, community organizations, and mental health providers to implement evidence-based strategies that improve patient care, reduce barriers to treatment, and advance health equity for populations disproportionately impacted by cardiovascular disease.
This position leads and supports quality improvement initiatives that strengthen care coordination, promote team-based care, improve medication adherence, expand community-clinical linkages, and increase participation in evidence-based interventions. The role also supports statewide cardiovascular health priorities through technical assistance, professional education, data monitoring and reporting, communications, and cross-program collaboration with initiatives such as SHIP, Sage, and other CDC-funded programs.
Primary responsibilities include:
Building and strengthening partnerships with clinics, health systems, community organizations, and behavioral health providers;
Supporting cardiovascular quality improvement initiatives and implementation of evidence-based practices;
Analyzing, monitoring, and reporting clinical data to improve patient outcomes;
Advancing community-clinical referral systems and patient support services;
Integrating health equity principles into cardiovascular health strategies and partnerships;
Providing technical assistance, training, and education to healthcare and allied health professionals;
Assisting with grant management, reporting, evaluation activities, and implementation of Minnesota's Action Plan to Address Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes 2035.
This position is ideal for someone passionate about public health, systems improvement, healthcare collaboration, and advancing equitable cardiovascular care across clinical and community settings.
In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota further than 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.
MDH relies heavily on grant funding, in addition to state appropriated dollars. As an agency, we continually monitor funding levels and navigate some degree of uncertainty related to grant cycles and the impact of the grant funding on program priorities.
This position is currently funded and approved to be filled. While the position is funded at this time, future funding is dependent on the continuation of our funding sources. The Minnesota Department of Health works proactively to sustain programs and maintain our workforce, to avoid reductions in force to the very best of our ability. In the event of a loss of funding resulting in a necessary workforce reduction, that process is governed by our collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of experience in public health, healthcare, clinical systems, or community health settings working on chronic disease prevention, management, care coordination, or quality improvement initiatives. Experience must include each of the following:
Experience working with healthcare systems, clinics, hospitals, community health organizations, or other clinical/community-based partners to implement or support health improvement strategies.
Experience coordinating projects or initiatives involving multiple internal and external stakeholders, including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, or evaluation activities.
Experience using clinical, public health, or population health data to support quality improvement, systems improvement, program implementation, monitoring, or reporting efforts.
A related master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience; and associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.
Minimum qualifications to be assessed at interview:
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with diverse partners, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to communicate complex public health, clinical, or health equity concepts clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated facilitation, consultation, and technical assistance skills, including the ability to support partners through change management or quality improvement efforts.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Care Administration, or related field
Experience supporting or implementing quality improvement (QI) initiatives within healthcare systems, clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), or community-based health settings.
Experience integrating health equity, social determinants of health, or community-clinical linkage strategies into public health or healthcare initiatives.
Experience providing technical assistance, training, facilitation, or education to healthcare professionals, community partners, or multidisciplinary teams.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
Under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations, the successful candidate must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. This agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
