University of Illinois Chicago Hiring for Executive Director, Healthcare Strategy , Office of the Population Health Sciences at Chicago, IL Full Time

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1022033

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About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World , found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary

The Office of Population Health Sciences (OPHS) at UI Health develops, promotes, and coordinates a system-wide clinical plan to accelerate the development, evaluation and implementation of strategies focused on advancing the health of populations served. The Executive Director-Healthcare Strategy provides high level strategic, administrative direction, leads efforts to create momentum & value around health care system improvements, including integration of physical, behavioral health, equity, health related social needs, transition of care, & continuity of care. They establish partnerships with stakeholders with a focus on public systems of care. This position will enhance quality/equity-informed models of care and establish evidence-based practices for using these approaches in research and care delivery initiatives for the UIC OPHS, OVCHA & across the enterprise (hospital, clinics, colleges).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop access and design systems to obtain new non-traditional Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)/Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) providers into public health care.
• Create pathways to seamlessly connect providers to the broader health care system, including training (e.g. claims submission).
• Expand the Institute’s portfolio of projects, including the enhancement of University System partnerships with the Office of Medicaid Innovation.
• Convene stakeholders to identify solutions to improve direct care and advocacy for individuals and families with acute or chronic multi-faceted health.
• Collaborate with University centers, institutes, and organizations that represent underserved communities to identify and develop proposals for public and private funding with a focus on redesigning system entry points around an individual’s specific situation and need (e.g. families with behavioral needs, seniors in need of home support and additional care, pregnant women with behavioral health needs).
• Establish relationships with and engage sponsors/funders in developing capacity and enhancing quality in healthcare spaces, including mental health and other essential health needs.
• Represent the OPHS on committees and at meetings both on and off campus. Represent UIC and UI Health at national and international levels, serving in capacities such as grant and publication reviewer, consultant, and thought leader.
• Provide oversight of related financial and personnel activities including the monitoring and evaluation of budgets, research grants and contract proposals with payors and sponsors. Serve as OPHS liaison and representative for oversight of personnel and financial matters to the University, health system, and colleges.
• Promote the evidence-based human-centered healthcare delivery practices to increase the adoption of these methods in research funding opportunities and programs, as well as healthcare delivery innovations and evaluations. Establish UIC as a thought leader and innovator in the field of healthcare delivery.
• Prepare both internal and external s of accomplishments in government relations and health care system improvements for grant ing, external advisory board members, stakeholders and UIC campus committees.
• Supervise assigned staff. Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Sociology, Community Health Sciences, Social Work, Health Policy Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in healthcare related administrative or research positions with evidence of progressive responsibilities; experience in a healthcare organization preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating healthcare delivery
• Demonstrated analytical skills that address difficult, complex issues with effective problem-resolution strategies.
• Proven relationship building skills and ability to work collaboratively across many constituency groups to achieve desired results, reach goals and make decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy, and a collaborative approach to develop and maintain effective work relationships with clients, internal colleagues, officials/staff, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills that reflect good judgment and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare organization preferred.

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