Asst. Clinical Director - RN - Population Health
About The Position
The Assistant Clinical Director (ACD) is a highly visible and influential leadership role within the Office of Population Health (OPH) at UCSF Health. As a key member of a dynamic and mission-driven leadership team, this individual brings a strong leadership presence, sound judgment, and a commitment to operational excellence in advancing innovative models of care. This role provides comprehensive operational oversight for the following disciplines: Nursing Supervisors/Managers, Registered Nurses, Advance Nurse Specialists, other Nursing positions, along with other disciplines across a diverse and growing portfolio of programs, with a focus on Complex Care Management, Transitions, and other Care Coordination Programs for both Adults and Pediatrics. In addition, the ACD shares accountability for OPH Community Events and provides joint leadership for the OPH Pharmacy Program (e.g., Vaccines for Children and community-based vaccine initiatives). The portfolio may continue to expand in alignment with OPH and UCSF Health strategic priorities. The ACD delivers strategic, operational, and administrative leadership across multiple population health initiatives. This leader is responsible for translating vision into execution—developing actionable plans, optimizing performance, and achieving measurable outcomes that advance equitable, high-quality care. Core areas of accountability include financial stewardship, workforce leadership, regulatory compliance, and the design and implementation of standardized, scalable processes. The ACD fosters a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement while building strong partnerships across clinical, administrative, and community stakeholders to support UCSF Health’s mission and improve outcomes for diverse populations. Reporting to the Vice President of Population Health, the ACD plays a critical role in shaping and advancing UCSF Health’s population health strategy. This individual collaborates closely with senior leaders—including the Chief Population Health Officer, Medical Directors, and key internal and external partners—to drive program innovation, operational excellence, quality and safety, and strategic growth.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Strong leadership presence
- Sound judgment
- Commitment to operational excellence
- Experience in advancing innovative models of care
- Experience in Complex Care Management, Transitions, and other Care Coordination Programs for both Adults and Pediatrics
- Experience in financial stewardship, workforce leadership, and regulatory compliance
- Experience in the design and implementation of standardized, scalable processes
- Ability to foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Ability to build strong partnerships across clinical, administrative, and community stakeholders
- Ability to shape and advance population health strategy
- Ability to collaborate closely with senior leaders, Medical Directors, and key internal and external partners
- Five-day-per-week presence required
Nice To Haves
- Experience in OPH Community Events
- Experience in leading OPH Pharmacy Programs (e.g., Vaccines for Children and community-based vaccine initiatives)
Responsibilities
- Involves strategic planning, organization, and general management for population health, delivery system reform / innovation and accountable care.
- Assures proactive response to local, state and national initiatives and supports the development of a highly reliable care delivery system.
- Works with medical staff, department chairs, and medical center leadership in developing and implementing delivery system reforms.
- Provides comprehensive operational oversight for Nursing Supervisors/Managers, Registered Nurses, Advance Nurse Specialists, other Nursing positions, and other disciplines across a diverse and growing portfolio of programs, with a focus on Complex Care Management, Transitions, and other Care Coordination Programs for both Adults and Pediatrics.
- Shares accountability for OPH Community Events.
- Provides joint leadership for the OPH Pharmacy Program (e.g., Vaccines for Children and community-based vaccine initiatives).
- Delivers strategic, operational, and administrative leadership across multiple population health initiatives.
- Responsible for translating vision into execution—developing actionable plans, optimizing performance, and achieving measurable outcomes that advance equitable, high-quality care.
- Oversees financial stewardship, workforce leadership, regulatory compliance, and the design and implementation of standardized, scalable processes.
- Fosters a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Builds strong partnerships across clinical, administrative, and community stakeholders to support UCSF Health’s mission and improve outcomes for diverse populations.
- Collaborates closely with senior leaders—including the Chief Population Health Officer, Medical Directors, and key internal and external partners—to drive program innovation, operational excellence, quality and safety, and strategic growth.
Benefits
- Total compensation information available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
