Director, Community Health

Inova • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Leading a passionate, multi-disciplinary team, you will drive strategy, fiscal health, and operational excellence across four vital community programs embedded directly within our Inova Cares Clinics (ICC). We are seeking a strategic healthcare leader who can expertly navigate complex regulatory environments, maximize grant funding, and effectively measure the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) interventions. As Director, you will provide strategic oversight, budgetary control, and operational leadership to four distinct, high-impact programs: Partnership for Healthier Communities (PHC), Community Health Workers (CHW) Program, Specialty Access Program, and Lions Eye Clinic.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of health-related or healthcare experience
• 2 years of direct healthcare management experience

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience managing grant-funded programs and navigating state-level reporting compliance.
• Deep understanding of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Medicaid navigation, and safety-net clinical operations.
• An adaptive, resilient leadership style capable of steering teams through regulatory and financial headwinds.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills to collaborate across service lines (like Surgery) and external community partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the business strategy, daily operations, and long-term vision of all four program areas to ensure they align with Inova’s organizational goals.
• Manage program finances, including budgeting and control of salary, non-salary, and capital investments. Maximize the impact of grant funding and ensure flawless financial compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of roughly 30+ team members, promoting staff development, psychological safety, and a culture of service excellence.
• Ensure all functional operations comply with accrediting and regulatory agency standards. Work hand-in-hand with state entities on data reporting and program evaluations.
• Market and promote Inova's Community Health strategies, acting as an internal and external champion for equitable population health outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director