Program Manager - Health Communications (Population Health)

Department: SOM Wichita Department of Population Health

This position provides operational leadership for the Health Communications team within the THRIVE Rural Health Transformation Program, a statewide digital mental health initiative serving rural Kansas communities. Reporting to the Health Communications Team Lead, the Program Manager oversees the day-to-day execution of health communication strategies, coordinates across THRIVE integrated teams, manages project staff, and ensures deliverables are completed with fidelity and on schedule.

Job Duties:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Health Communications team, including timelines, task coordination, and progress tracking across all project workstreams.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Health Communications team and the other THRIVE integrated teams (Digital Mental Health, Implementation Science, and Community Health Worker teams).
• Oversee the content production pipeline from creation through CHW review, dissemination, and data-informed adaptation across digital and community channels.
• Coordinate community and partner engagement activities, including outreach to rural health providers, community hubs, and statewide partner networks.
• Supervise and provide guidance to the Project Coordinator, student workers, and other assigned project staff.
• Compile and present campaign performance summaries to support rapid, data-driven adjustments to communication strategies.
• Contribute to grant reporting, budget tracking related to communication activities, and applications for new funding opportunities.