Health, Project Management/Program Development, Research and Information
Preferred Education:
Masters
POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide technical support to the Clinical Affairs Division (CAD), Primary Care Associations (PCAs) and health centers on Quality Improvement (QI) on federally funded initiatives, ensure deliverables are met on time and are well coordinated internally with other NACHC departments, CAD staff and NACHC members.
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Quality Improvement, Project Leadership
Works with PCAs and HCCNs on PCMH activities and Quality Improvement (QI) assisting health centers to measure and improve performance in clinical, service and cost aspects of health center operations
Insures CDC, BPHC and other grant deliverables are met on time and are well coordinated internally with other NACHC departments, CAD staff and NACHC members
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Assist in the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and scale of new integrated services and strategies into health centers that support the HRSA/BPHC Quality Improvement Strategy, Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and population health for health centers.
Partner with PCAs and HCCNs for system alignment.
Provide day-to-day supervision and management of Integration and Quality Projects.
Assist with the planning and implementation of NACHC conferences and committee meetings as assigned.
Participate in NACHC organization improvement efforts through team participation and interdepartmental customer service.
Serve NACHC membership through information gathering, sharing, and answering questions accurately and timely.
Represent NACHC with other organizations and agencies as directed by the CAD Chief Medical Officer.
Assist in grant writing and reporting as assigned.
Provide excellent customer service to health centers, PCAs, HCCNs, and other NACHC departments.
Support NACHC CAD priorities of high quality products and innovation.
Participate in CAD activities including staff meetings, knowledge management systems and learning communities.
Tailor activities to align with health care reform, medical home, and other state/national initiatives to better meet the needs of vulnerable populations served by health centers.
Submit all reports on time or early with accuracy, quality, and accountability.
Advance CAD and NACHC resource development as directed.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience Desired:
Master’s degree or higher preferred
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in areas such as research and evaluation, government program operations, government contracting, public health, health policy.
Demonstrated experience in quality improvement activities and strategies
Demonstrated experience in partnership development and collaboration with national stakeholders
Experience with a primary care association, health center-controlled network or health center
Experience coaching health centers on implementation activities, including practice transformation and translating evidence into practice
Experience with health information technology systems
Expertise with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated capacity to work with minimum supervision at a national level
This position may require travel up to 10%
About National Association of Community Health Center
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) was founded in 1971 to “promote efficient, high quality, comprehensive health care that is accessible, culturally and linguistically competent, community directed, and patient centered for all.”What We DoNACHC:Serves as the leading national advocacy organization in support of community-based health centers and the expansion of health care access for the medically underserved and uninsured.Conducts research and analysis that informs both the public and private sectors about the work of health centers, their value to the American health care system and the overall health of the nation’s people and communities – both in terms of costs and health care outcomes.Provides training, leadership development and technical assistance to support and strengthen health center operations and governance.Develops alliances and partnerships with the public and private sectors to build stronger and healthier communities.NACHC also works closely with chartered State and Regional Primary Care Associations (PCAs) to fulfill their shared health care mission and support the growth and development of community-based health center programs.
