HOW TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] or [email protected] or mail to: 180 Association Dr., Charleston, WV 25311 HEALTHTECH APPALACHIA PROGRAM COORDINATOR WV JOB INVESTMENT TRUST-KANAWHA CO. SALARY: $70,000 a year Seeking an experienced, reliable, mission-driven professional to lead the development and implementation of HealthTech Appalachia for the West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust.
HealthTech Appalachia (HTA) is an initiative of the Rural Health Transformation Program that will provide funds to identify, accelerate, and commercialize early health technologies in West Virginia. The ideal candidate has experience in health-related startups, venture capital, corporate innovation, or healthcare consulting. This is a full-time grant-funded position. Continued employment beyond the initial 12-month period is subject to the availability of federal grant funds and operational requirements.
While funding for Years 2–5 is anticipated, continuation cannot be guaranteed. Responsibilities expected shall include: -Manage all aspects of the HealthTech Appalachia initiative for WVJIT. -Work closely with and report to the HTA Program Manager, Rural Health Program Office, and HTA Advisory Panel. -Identify scalable technologies that address rural health. -Review HTA applications for compliance, eligibility, and alignment with the program’s goals. -Review HTA investment opportunities for viability, including due diligence review. -Manage relationships with other entities in the HTA program (accelerators, incubation pilots, etc.), including traveling to various locations throughout the state. -Complete all necessary reporting and data tracking for CMS and Program compliance. -Present investment findings to the HTA Advisory Panel for recommendations. -Other tasks as assigned by management.
Requirements: -Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, healthcare administration, or related field. -Experience working in business startups, incubators/accelerators, investment firms, or healthcare business consulting. -Technical skills such as financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, market analysis. -Familiarity with venture capital deal structures and investment terms. -Ability to independently lead and manage projects.
Business skills such as: -Relationship management. -Decision making. -Problem solving. -Analytical thinking. -Verbal and written communication skills. -Attention to detail. -Time management & ability to multi-task. Preference will be given to candidates who: - Have experience in health-related investment, startups, or consulting - Have a Master’s degree in Business Administration
Job description provided by State of West Virginia.
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