Population Health Director

Canyonlands Community Health Care•Page, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Population Health Director will manage various grants and evaluate respective programs, provide technical assistance to internal and external customers, and offer education services to providers and staff. This role fosters community collaboration, prepares reports, and manages the development of population health activities and Community Health Worker (CHW) staff. Specific responsibilities within the general scope of the position will be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential function duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory/managerial experience.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
Good interpersonal and human relations skills are required.
Must possess skills to empathize and care for a variety of patients, including low-income and diverse cultures and treat everyone (internal and external customers) with respect and dignity.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times in all situations and follow the laws and intent of the most current HIPAA laws and regulations and Canyonlands’ security and privacy policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree preferred but not required.
Experience with health services administration, public administration or related field.
A combination of education and experience to meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
Three to five years progressive management experience.
Bilingual (English/Spanish/Navajo) proficiency preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft programs with the ability to effectively communicate using Outlook.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and evaluates programs that provide services to the public.
Conducts fiscal and program monitoring to ensure compliance with contract and established clinical, fiscal and administrative program standards.
Works collaboratively with funding agencies to develop outcome measures and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Participates in the development and administration of grant program budget.
Develops policies and procedures related to specific grants and programs.
Develops and implements clinical education and training as needed.
Completes program and fiscal reports to funding sources.
Provides technical assistance to direct service providers.
Prepares reports and issues requests for proposals as needed.
Collaborates with other organizations to promote coordinated planning and utilization of resources.
Assures grant/contract and regulatory compliance.
Supervise and evaluate employees.
Ensure Community Health Workers (CHWs) receive appropriate training, support and supervision.
Manage Community Health Workers (CHWs) in a manner that best supports population health and value based contract activities.
Oversees that the organization’s staff are screening and referring, as appropriate, all members to resources that meet the individual’s HRSN and BH needs.
Develop programs and services that support the management of various patient populations in an effort to improve health outcomes.
Ensures that health inequities amongst the organization’s patient population are identified and creates a plan to address them.
Interprets guidelines and rules.
Prepares and maintains records and reports.
Designs, conducts and evaluates community outreach.
Provide ongoing evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of education activities to ensure compliance with specific Grant, CCHC Policy, State and Federal requirements.
Complies with CHC Standards of Conduct, Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance.
Considerable knowledge of: Public program planning, development and management.
Knowledge of State and federal program guidelines and regulations.
Principles and practices of effective supervision.
Grant writing, development, and management.
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with a culturally diverse client population.
Evaluating program outcomes and developing appropriate solutions to problems.
Manage multiple projects and meet specific deadlines.
Address and motivate the public and professional groups.
Prepare and maintain complex reports and records.
Manage grants/contracts.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Understands role in Disaster Plan and that safety is a condition of employment.
Follows CHC’s policies and procedures.
Serves on various CHC and community committees as required/requested.
Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences as appropriate to ensure skills and knowledge remains current.
Other duties as assigned.