DescriptionJOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Project and Program Leadership- Lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of population health projects and strategic initiatives.
- Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, performance metrics, and operational workflows.
- Oversee multiple concurrent projects while ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and develop recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Utilize data analytics and population health tools to identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Ensure alignment of projects with organizational strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
- Present project updates, outcomes, and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Mammogram Bus Program Leadership- Provide operational oversight and strategic direction for the organization's Mammogram Bus Program.
- Coordinate mobile mammography services, community outreach events, and screening initiatives.
- Develop partnerships with community organizations, employers, schools, faith-based organizations, and local agencies to increase access to breast cancer screening services.
- Monitor program utilization, patient engagement, screening outcomes, and operational performance.
- Identify opportunities to expand mobile health services and improve access to preventive healthcare for underserved populations.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, clinical, and grant requirements related to mobile screening operations.
- Track and report program performance metrics and community impact outcomes.
Grant Management- Research, identify, and pursue federal, state, local, and private grant funding opportunities.
- Lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and applications.
- Manage awarded grants from implementation through closeout.
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements, deliverables, reporting obligations, and budgetary guidelines.
- Monitor grant expenditures and collaborate with finance teams to maintain fiscal accountability.
- Prepare grant reports, outcome analyses, and funding updates for executive leadership and funding agencies.
- Build and maintain relationships with grantors, funding organizations, and community stakeholders.
Preventive Health Programs- Develop and oversee preventive health initiatives focused on improving population health outcomes.
- Support programs related to:
- Breast and cervical cancer screening
- Colorectal cancer screening
- Diabetes prevention and management
- Hypertension control
- Vaccination and immunization campaigns
- Tobacco cessation
- Nutrition and wellness education
- Social determinants of health interventions
- Monitor care gap closure efforts and preventive service utilization.
- Collaborate with clinical, operational, and community teams to increase patient engagement in preventive healthcare services.
- Develop strategies to reach vulnerable, underserved, and high-risk population
Quality & Value-Based Care- Support organizational quality improvement and value-based care initiatives.
- Monitor performance related to:
- HEDIS measures
- Medicare Stars
- Medicaid quality programs
- Accountable Care Organization (ACO) metrics
- Preventive screening measures
- Chronic disease management outcomes
- Analyze performance data and develop action plans to improve quality metrics.
- Collaborate with providers, care teams, and operational leaders to address care gaps and improve patient outcomes.
- Support regulatory compliance and accreditation activities related to quality and population health.
- Lead performance improvement initiatives that drive quality outcomes and financial sustainability.
Executive & Cross Departmental Support- Serve as a strategic advisor and resource to executive leadership regarding population health initiatives and community health programs.
- Prepare executive reports, presentations, dashboards, and performance summaries.
- Facilitate collaboration across departments including:
- Clinical Operations
- Population Health
- Finance
- Quality Management
- Marketing and Community Relations
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Participate in organizational committees, task forces, and strategic planning efforts.
- Support executive leadership with data analysis, project planning, and special initiatives.
- Assist in developing policies, procedures, and operational standards related to population health programs.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:• Strong knowledge of population health and value-based care principles.
• Experience with healthcare quality metrics, HEDIS, Medicare Stars, and quality improvement frameworks.
• Expertise in grant writing, grant administration, and compliance reporting.
• Advanced project management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience building collaborative relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, population health platforms, data visualization tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
RequirementsREQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES:- Bachelor's degree in public health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, Health Sciences, or related field required.
- Master's degree in public health (MPH), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Nursing, or related discipline preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in healthcare operations, population health, community health, program management, grant administration, or value-based care.
- Minimum of three (3) years of leadership or management experience.
- Experience managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated success securing and managing grant-funded programs preferred.
- Experience within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), health system, public health organization, managed care organization, or population health environment preferred.
Preferred Certifications but not required- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Grant Management Certification
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
