Workforce Development

Michigan Primary Care Association places a strong emphasis on developing and overseeing workforce development initiatives to increase the effectiveness of Group of Clinicians

health professional recruitment and retention programs for the Association and Michigan Community Health Centers.

Our top priority, and the focus of a majority of our efforts, is assisting Community Health Centers in recruiting and retaining highly qualified health care professionals to serve the needs of the medically vulnerable population of Michigan.

Our goal is to strengthen the existing network of Community Health Centers by providing better access to research and best practices surrounding workforce development, and support policies that strengthen the primary care workforce in the future.

Working at a Community Health Center

Community Health Centers are ideal settings for clinicians who are dedicated to serving the underserved, working with diverse populations, and participating in a team-oriented environment. Community Health Center professionals witness the severe need for comprehensive, accessible, affordable, quality care on a daily basis.

Benefits for health care professionals working at a Community Health Center include, but are not limited to:

Competitive Salary
Flexible Hours
Generous Fringe Packages
FTCA Coverage for Health Care Practitioners Employed by the Health Center
Reasonable Call Schedules
Loan Repayment through the National Health Services Corps and the Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (see below for more information)

Besides financial benefits, Health Centers and their employees create a seamless system of access to high quality primary and preventive health care for all residents.

News

2010-11 Michigan Conrad 30 Application Packets Now Available for Request
Visit www.mimom.org to learn how to request an application and to review program priority criteria and qualifying employment sites.
The Michigan Health Council is offering a free 30-minute webinar on August 25 at 1 am to highlight packet revisions, review common application oversights, and answer process-related questions. Email jodi.schafer@mhc.org if you would like to to participate.

Current Employment Opportunities

Michigan Community Health Centers are seeking dedicated clinicians and support staff to provide quality health care to those in need across the state.

MPCA is dedicated to helping you find an opportunity in an underserved area that will meet your professional and personal needs and qualifications.

Click Here to View A Listing of Employment Opportunities in Health Centers

To learn more about an employment opportunity or post a vacancy within your Michigan Community Health Center, please contact Kimberly Benjamin, PHR, Workforce Development Specialist, at kbenjamin@mpca.net or 517.381.8000 x203.

Recruitment and Retention

We know that recruitment and retention is critical for Community Health Centers. The following resources can be used as a guide for recruitment and retention, and also in training your Community Health Center staff to be more prepared and involved in this process:

National Health Service Corps: The NHSC website has information on the NHSC Scholarship, Loan Repayment, SEARCH, and Ready Responder Programs. Applying to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program just got easier - click here to learn about the simplified application process that went into effect October 23, 2009.
National Rural Recruitment Retention Network: The 3R Network is a nonprofit organization helping health professionals find professional opportunities in rural areas.
Bureau of Health Professionals, Licensing for Health Care Professionals: Through the Michigan Department of Community Health, you can research state licensee requirements and find out what health-related laws could affect you.
Bureau of Primary Care: The BPHC offers a wide variety of resources for Community Health Centers.