Associate Director, Special Programs – HCH/MSAW

Socket.dev; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vacation days

Wellness plan

Education assistance

403(B) plan

Job summary

Clinica Sierra Vista invites applications for an Associate Director-Special Programs. This role leads the HCH, MSAW, and Kern Lifeline programs across Fresno and Kern counties, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations.

The position collaborates with executive and clinical teams to advance program goals, optimize workflows, monitor budgets, and support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred or 10 years’ experience in Healthcare Administration with Clinic oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for HCH, MSAW, and Kern Lifeline programs.
• Plan, direct, implement, and assess practice goals and client care activities.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA, etc.).
• Engage in performance improvement and advocacy activities for patients.
• Develop, implement, and monitor standardized workflows to improve efficiency.
• Monitor budgets and financial goals for programs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Healthcare operations

Analytical skills

Scheduling & patient management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Clinica Sierra Vista invites applications for an Associate Director-Special Programs. This role leads the HCH, MSAW, and Kern Lifeline programs across Fresno and Kern counties, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations.

The position collaborates with executive and clinical teams to advance program goals, optimize workflows, monitor budgets, and support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.