Communication: Strong written and verbal skills are demonstrated in reports, correspondence and presentations. Ensures staff are kept informed of Medical Center and departmental priorities. Communicates vision statement and goals and demonstrates commitment toward their achievement.
Professional Development: Participates in conferences, workshops, and other professional development activities to maintain licensure and/or remain professionally current with advances in field of expertise.
Staff Development: Ensures staff receive mandated in servicing in Safety, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Customer Service, Infection Control and any other in-service that may apply.
Problem Solving: Recommendations and decision making reflect strong analytical skills and focus on quality, cost containment, and impact of change on other departments.
Customer Service Management: Incorporates the Medical Center's Customer Service goals in developing and/or revising departmental policies and systems. Continually reviews the service delivery process to exceed customer expectations. Is perceived as a role model by staff, peers in customer service leadership.
Project Management: Participates in multidisciplinary task forces, committees and projects, demonstrating team spirit and ability to work with different internal customers. When leading a project team demonstrates the ability to bring together different views and skills toward timely and effective completion of project objectives.
Clinical Leadership: Clinical management staff provide clinical supervision. Provide in-service training and maintenance of clinical standards. May provide leadership for hospital-wide clinically oriented committees.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement comprehensive strategies to address health disparities and promote equitable access to healthcare services.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate health equity principles into organizational policies, programs, and practices.
Analyze healthcare data to identify disparities across demographics and geographic areas.
Prepare and present reports outlining findings, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with community organizations, local agencies, and stakeholders to address health disparities and develop collaborative initiatives.
Develop and conduct training programs to increase awareness and understanding of health equity issues among staff members.
Provide guidance and support in integrating culturally competent care practices into service delivery.
Stay informed about emerging health equity policies, legislation, and best practices.
Advocate for policies that address systemic barriers and promote health equity on local, regional, and national levels.
Develops and designs appropriate research studies to build the evidence base for DEI strategies. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the contexts, cultures, and politics within institutions that impact the implementation and management of effective diversity change efforts.
Other Duties:
As required.
Position Qualifications:
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in health equity, community health, or a related field, with a proven track record of leading initiatives addressing health disparities.
Strong understanding of social determinants of health, health policy, and healthcare systems.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
Experience working in a healthcare setting or within a healthcare organization.
Certification in health equity, diversity, or inclusion-related programs.
Proficiency in relevant statistical analysis software/tools
Education:
Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Health Administration, Social Work, or a related field.
