Dir-Community Health & Access (Springfield, Missouri)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Director to lead Health & Access initiatives onsite at Mercy Springfield. The role guides CHNA, CHIP, and community health programs, aligning with Mercy’s mission and goals and partnering across hospital and community stakeholders to advance health equity.

Ideal candidates will hold Masters-level degrees in related fields (Public Health preferred) and bring several years of community or public health experience to drive strategy, collaboration, and compliance across Mercy’s

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field required.
• Master’s degree in Public Health preferred.
• Three years’ experience in community or public health related position.

Responsibilities

• Provides system-wide leadership for Mercy's Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), and Community Benefit programs.
• Partners with internal and community stakeholders to advance health equity and address priorities.
• Ensures compliance with IRS and regulatory requirements.

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in Public Health

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Director - Health & Access serves as a Mercy leader, reporting to the Ministry Executive Director - Community Health & Access with an indirect reporting relationship to the local Mission leader. The Director-Community Health & Access is responsible for leadership and the strategic direction of all hospital and clinic community health initiatives in the local community—aligning with ministry goals and locally identified Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)/ Community Health Implementation Plan (CHIP) priorities. The leader serving in this position will perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Located at MERCY HOSPITAL

ONSITE IN SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI

Minimum Requirements

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Director - Health & Access serves as a Mercy leader, reporting to the Ministry Executive Director - Community Health & Access with an indirect reporting relationship to the local Mission leader. The Director-Community Health & Access is responsible for leadership and the strategic direction of all hospital and clinic community health initiatives in the local community—aligning with ministry goals and locally identified Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)/ Community Health Implementation Plan (CHIP) priorities. The leader serving in this position will perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Located at MERCY HOSPITAL

ONSITE IN SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI

Provides system-wide leadership for Mercy's Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), and Community Benefit programs. Partners with internal and community stakeholders to advance health equity, address community health priorities, strengthen strategic partnerships and ensure compliance with IRS and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in a related field.
• Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Public Health
• Experience: Three years’ experience in community or public health related position.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

keyword(s): Director, Masters level, Community Health, Public Affairs

Director, Masters level, Community Health, Public Affairs