Managing Director, Public Health Services

Health Resources in Action (HRiA)

Managing Director of PHS Helplines at HRiA, driving strategic goals and overseeing public health programs. Leading a diverse team to enhance health equity through innovative solutions.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serving as Managing Director, PHS Helplines leading HRiA’s PHS cluster
Establishing and operationalizing the overall vision and direction for the PHS cluster
Setting and advancing strategic goals to grow and sustain the cluster’s portfolio
Developing and managing the cluster budget
Supervising, mentoring, and supporting senior leaders on the team
Monitoring and implementing project workplans, meeting project milestones, and delivering high-quality products and services on time and within budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 10 years of progressive leadership or management of public health programs of similar scope and size
Demonstrated experience and success managing a team of at least 30 people and a program portfolio of $8 to $10M in revenue
Demonstrated expertise, experience, and knowledge of the substance use, problem gambling, and/or behavioral health treatment "ecosystem"
Master’s degree in public health or similar field; in lieu of advanced degree, a bachelor’s degree with an additional eight years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated experience securing and managing significant federal or state contracts
Demonstrated experience and success in managing and supervising large, diverse teams of staff and consultants
Excellent client and partner engagement skills
Exceptional team management skills
A deep understanding of and commitment to health and racial equity and addressing racism and white supremacy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan
Short-term, long-term, and life insurance
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Vacation starting at 4 weeks, plus office closure during the last week of December
Flexible summer hours
13 paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

public health program managementbudget managementproject workplan implementationfederal contract managementstate contract management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringteam managementclient engagementpartner engagement

Certifications

Master's degree in public healthBachelor's degree in relevant field