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The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) is the national membership organization for the nation’s federally qualified health centers (also known as FQHCs or Community Health Centers). Health centers are nonprofit, community-directed health clinics that provide access to high-quality, culturally competent, and comprehensive care to people living in medically underserved areas. NACHC strengthens the health center movement through advocacy, training, and technical assistance, clinical and operations support. NACHC is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
BASIC FUNCTION
Responsible for implementation of Vital Conditions Framework, performing project management, creating, and implementing training programs and technical support, communicating project outcomes, and actively participating in evaluation efforts.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. Project Management -Vital Conditions and SDOH
a. Leverage NACHC-wide programmatic assets to integrate the Vital Conditions Framework across NACHC functional areas.
b. Curate examples of Vital Conditions initiatives at community health centers, publish to NACHC website, develop newsletter articles, blogs and social media posts.
c. Identify best practices and common approaches to addressing SDOH using the Vital Conditions framework. Develop tool-kits and resources to promulgate these approaches.
d. Support NACHC partnerships between CHCs and civic engagement organizations to help increase civic participation to improve the quality of life of underserved and underrepresented communities served by CHCs.
e. Leverage CHCs as hubs for civic engagement of historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities.
f. Identify opportunities throughout NACHC programs, committees, events and activities to incorporate and integrate the Vital Conditions Framework.
g. Facilitate trainings, webinars, conference sessions on the Vital Conditions framework featuring health center leaders.
h. Serve as subject matter expert on the Vital Conditions framework contributing to funding and policy proposals.
i. Develop comprehensive project plans that outline the project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements. This involves breaking down the project into manageable tasks, estimating durations and dependencies, and creating a project schedule.
j. Monitor project progress, track key metrics, and ensure projects are on track to meet its objectives that contribute to NACHC Strategic Priorities and demonstrate health center value.
k. Regularly assesses project performance, identify deviations from the plan, and take corrective actions as necessary. This includes managing changes, resolving conflicts, and maintaining project quality.
l. Engage in ongoing communication with supervisor about project progress, outcomes, including but not limited to risks, successes, and challenges.
m. Manage the entire contract development process, including drafting, revising, approving, filing, distributing, and invoicing. Administer active contracts to identify, notify, and ensure completion and compliance with all deliverables in collaboration with the Population Health Division and other responsible parties.
n. Identify potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them. This includes assessing risks, developing contingency plans, and monitoring and addressing risks throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure that risks proactively managed to minimize their impact on the project's success.
o. Close out projects by ensuring all project deliverables are completed, documented, and handed over to the appropriate stakeholders. Facilitate project reviews including project evaluation activities to assess the project's success, identify lessons learned, and document best practices for future projects.
2. Facilitator- Act as a coach for integration of Vital Conditions framework in health centers, emphasizing human-centered design principles.
a. Provide guidance and mentorship to health centers engaged in the development of innovative solutions in one of the Seven Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being.
b. Facilitate workshops and training sessions on human-centered design methodologies tailored to the needs of the audience.
c. Collaborate closely with health center teams to identify and address challenges related to the design and implementation of innovative solutions.
d. Offer strategic advice and support in aligning innovation initiatives with the Seven Vital Conditions for Health And Well-Being.
e. Evaluate and monitor the progress of participating health centers, offering feedback and guidance for continual improvement.
f. Develop resources and materials to aid health centers in implementing Vital Conditions framework through an effective human-centered design approach.
g. Coordinate with internal teams to integrate learnings and successes from the incubator program into broader organizational strategies and initiatives.
h. Create comprehensive project plans outlining timelines, milestones, and deliverables for the incubator program.
i. Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them throughout the incubator program.
j. Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration among stakeholders involved in different projects.
k. Establish evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of different programs.
3. Training and Technical Assistance
a. Collaborate in the development and execution of high-impact learning and peer engagement opportunities at various levels (local, state, regional, and national), including in-person trainings, webinars, podcasts, learning collaboratives, virtual office hours, and educational sessions at national conferences.
b. Provide technical assistance in form of office hours and presentations to Primary Care Associations, Health Center Controlled Networks, health centers, and other relevant stakeholders focusing on leveraging SDOH data to inform health equity efforts and enhance population health.
c. Take the lead in developing self-paced modules that facilitate independent learning and skill development for project participants.
d. Manage and oversee the implementation of impactful learning and peer engagement opportunities specifically tailored for community health center staff
4. Stakeholder Management
a. Engage and oversee stakeholders throughout the project, including identifying relevant stakeholders, understanding their needs and expectations, and developing effective communication and collaboration strategies. The project manager is responsible for keeping stakeholders informed, managing their expectations, and addressing any concerns or issues that may arise.
b. Network and establish connections and partnerships within the organization, related projects, and relevant external organizations to foster collaboration and achieve project goals.
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
1. Strong understanding of social drivers of health, Vital Conditions Framework, the role of structural racism and discrimination in health inequities, and strategies/approaches to address upstream factors to improve community health and well-being.
2. Proven experience as a project manager, successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills. Experience synthesizing complex issues and crafting training, communication, and data-driven resources for different audiences, including communities, policymakers, academics, and others.
4. Strong time-management and organizational skills. Ability to accomplish multiple short and long-term work activities independently, under tight deadlines, and in collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or higher in a relevant field such as public health, healthcare administration, or social work.
- Relevant professional certifications in project management or program management, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP)
- Any specialized certifications or training in social determinants of health (SDOH) or health equity, such as the National Association of Community Health Centers' (NACHC) Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Certification Program.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel), and project management tools (Asana).
2. Knowledge and proficiency in HTML a plus.
3. Experience working in QI and/or evaluation.
4. Bilingual a plus but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in a typical office environment.
Salary: $70,782 - 88,478
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Community health center: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Alexandria, VA 22314: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alexandria, VA 22314