Deputy Director, Clinical Integration

National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC); Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) seeks a Deputy Director, Clinical Integration to lead clinically-focused strategic initiatives and drive integration across the organization. You will design, implement, and evaluate national clinical projects that improve health outcomes and strengthen data infrastructure.

The role requires shaping workforce development, coordinating crossfunctional teams, and providing SME input on clinical workforce initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pharmacist, Nurse (RN or APRN), or Oral Health or Behavioral Health.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in safety net organizations (e.g., PCA, HCCN, health centers, NACHC).
• Coaching health centers on quality improvement; designing, managing, and evaluating national impact projects.
• Certifications preferred: Public Health, Healthcare Quality, Clinical Informatics, CHES or MCHES, PMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support clinically-focused strategic initiatives across the Community Health Functional Area and integration across NACHC.
• Design, implement, and evaluate national-level clinical projects that improve health outcomes and data infrastructure.
• Contribute to national data quality improvement initiatives and address data gaps in clinical care.
• Coordinate crossfunctional teams and oversee day-to-day operations of Clinical Integration projects.
• Represent NACHC at internal and external convenings and national platforms.

Skills

Problem solving

Quality Improvement

Public health

Project management

Budget management

Team leadership

Partnerships

Public representation

Proposal writing

Academic publishing

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree (health fields)

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Director, Clinical Integration

Location: Bethesda, Maryland (Remote)

Reports To: Director, Clinical Integration

FLSA Status: Exempt

Must be able to provide proof of residence in one of these states: KS, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, TN, TX, PA, VA, WA, or DC

About NACHC

Founded in 1971, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) serves as the leading voice for America's Health Centers and the people and communities they serve. NACHC works to promote the provision of high-quality, affordable, community-based health care to everyone, particularly to underserved populations.

Position Summary

The Deputy Director supports NACHC's mission by leading and supporting clinically-focused strategic initiatives across the Community Health Functional Area and integration across NACHC. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating national-level clinical projects that improve health outcomes, enhance data infrastructure, and promote workforce growth and development in community health centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Practices Implementation and Integration
• Lead and/or support projects focused on Clinical Integration.
• Apply evidencebased clinical practices and quality improvement methodologies.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise on clinical workforce initiatives at NACHC.
• Facilitate expert panels and other clinicallycentered convenings, moderating and speaking at convenings as necessary.
• Contribute to national data quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify and address data gaps in clinical care.
• Design and implement evaluation activities for community health clinical initiatives.
• Logistics and Operations
• Design and implement logistics strategies, contribute to synergies within assigned projects and coordinate crossfunctional teams to ensure effective program delivery.
• Assist with oversight of daytoday operations of Clinical Integration projects
• Provide coverage and/or representation for Director, Public Health Integration at both internal and external convenings.
• Contribute to NACHC organizational improvement and integration efforts through: o NACHC Conferences, Committees/Subcommittees/Task Forces
• NACHC Performance Improvement teams o Providing excellent customer service internally and externally to health centers, Primary Care Associations (PCAs), and Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs)
• Representing NACHC with other organizations and agencies o Contribute to the business operations and financial stewardship for NACHC and Community Health through efficient and effective management consistent with OMB and audit principles.
• Reporting requirements as designated by funders for assigned projects

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pharmacist, Nurse (RN or APRN), or Oral Health or Behavioral Health required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in: o Safety net organizations (e.g., PCA, HCCN, health centers, NACHC)
• Coaching health centers on quality improvement o Designing, managing, and evaluating national impact projects
• One or more of the following certifications preferred: o Public Health
• Professional in Healthcare Quality o Clinical Informatics
• Health Education Specialist (CHES or MCHES)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong problemsolving and resultsoriented approach.
• Expertise in Quality Improvement (QI) and implementation science.
• Expertise in public health and clinical evidencebased models.
• Project and change management skills.
• Budget development and management experience.
• Ability to lead teams and manage direct reports.
• Ability to build and manage partnerships and networks.
• Representation of NACHC on national and academic platforms.
• Proposal writing and plain language communication.
• Authoring peerreviewed journal articles.
• Effective communication with varied audiences.
• Strategic visioning for NACHC's future.

Why Join NACHC

At NACHC, you'll be part of a dedicated and collaborative team working to improve the health and well-being of communities nationwide. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a purpose-driven organization.

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000