There is hereby authorized, created, and established an office of primary care training within the department of health. The purpose of the office shall be to:
(1) Assist the director in developing an application and selection process for the awarding of grants pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Provide oversight of grant recipients;
(3) Coordinate meetings and related logistics to implement the provisions of this chapter;
(4) Assist applicants for grants to comply with the process to include providing information and assistance in processing of grant awards;
(5) Recommend acceptance or rejection of proposed contracts and grants to be approved by the director in accordance with the provisions of § 42-11-11;
(6) Coordinate with the approval of the director, and with the director of administration, the approval of all contracts negotiated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of § 42-11-11;
(7) Establish evidence-based standards to measure the success and performance of all recipients of grants provided pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; and
(8) Perform all other duties as assigned by the director.
The office of primary care training shall be staffed by the person or persons assigned by the director.