Community Health Program Manager

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota•Eagan, MN

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The position is responsible for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of one or more health improvement and community health programs. The individual will engage with community leaders and internal stakeholders to develop and implement policy, systems, and environmental approaches to addressing health needs, particularly as they relate to tobacco, healthy eating, and community health. This role is intended to operate within established strategy and guidance.

Requirements

3+ years of related community health/corporate affairs professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree; in lieu of a degree, an additional two years of relevant experience beyond the qualifications listed above may be accepted.
In-state travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on Commercial Tobacco community initiatives.
Ability to tailor communication to varied audiences, actively listen to uncover requirements, and ensure accurate and timely information exchange.
Ability to analyze information, identify patterns and root causes, and collaborate with partners to implement practical solutions.
Ability to effectively organize work, balance competing priorities, and manage time across multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
Experience with community engagement and cross-sector partnerships.
Experience developing and executing strategies, including policy or systems change initiatives.
Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across organizations.
Knowledge of community health, public health, or related domain areas.

Responsibilities

Implement evidence-based approaches for community health improvement initiatives and programs with the goal of improving the health of BCBSMN members, Minnesotans, and their communities.
Coordinate cross-functional planning and takes plans from conceptualization through implementation.
Develop and continually update project plans, timelines, and deliverables while coordinating multiple sub-processes to expand and/or improve projects.
Manages vendor contracts and project budgets.
Develop partnerships and collaborate with partners across sectors.
Building and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders such as public health agencies, community-based organizations and coalitions, community leaders, and State agency staff, and representing Blue Cross priorities in these settings.
Leveraging community health insights and impacting key business priorities and consulting on opportunities to advance community and member health.
Implementing an evaluation and communications strategy to demonstrate and communicate impact.
Managing an adaptable work schedule that requires in-state travel and flexible work hours to respond to community partners’ needs and opportunities.
Assessing the need and negotiating the provision of technical assistance to internal stakeholders and community partners that advances their contracted work.
Performs additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the role, as assigned.