Director, Community Health Programs

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Community Health Programs to lead initiatives aimed at reducing health inequities. This pivotal role involves strategizing and implementing community-based programs that enhance health outcomes for marginalized populations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in program development, leadership, and communication, with a commitment to improving community health. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and collaboration, and make a significant impact in the lives of those served by the community health initiatives. If you are passionate about health equity and community engagement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in leading community-based projects.
• Strong knowledge of program development and community health needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead community health programs to improve health outcomes.
• Develop and execute chronic disease prevention strategies.

Skills

Program Development

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Director, Community Health Programs

Director, Community Health Programs

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Somerville-MA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id RQ4006433 Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Job Summary

The Director of Community Health Programs leads and supports the strategy, design and implementation of Mass General Brigham system strategies for community-based programs to reduce health inequities across Mass General Brigham communities. This role provides leadership for program priorities and execution toward improving health outcomes for patients and community residents. Achieving success in this role will require:

1. A commitment to developing programs for improving outcomes for historically marginalized populations and a deep understanding of the social determinants of health and their impact on health outcomes.
2. In depth knowledge of the priorities defined by the system community health needs assessments and community health improvement plans to inform community-centric program development.
3. Taking a data driven, research-backed, community-informed approach that builds on national best practices and benchmarks, leverages key partnerships and collaboration, and is grounded in measurement & evaluation.
4. Expertise in program design, implementation, and evaluation.

The role requires close collaboration with MGB community health and health equity leaders and includes oversight of program teams to carry out the work. This position reports to the Mass General Brigham VP of Community Health. The Director will provide leadership of community health programs to ensure measurable outcomes. These include community programs dedicated to maternal health equity, youth programs, community engagement, and programs addressing key social determinants of health. The overarching goal of all initiatives will be to demonstrate a reduction in health inequities and a measurable improvement in community health outcomes.

General Responsibilities

1. Leads Community Health programs to improve health outcomes and address social determinants of health.
2. Develops and executes system-prioritized chronic diseases prevention and management and CHNA-prioritized social risk factors to bring high-quality, equitable community programs to historically marginalized populations in Mass General Brigham primary services areas.
3. Understands the priorities defined by the system community health needs assessments and community health improvement plans.
4. Leverages knowledge of project dependencies and timelines to execute system strategies.
5. Provides leadership to community health improvement staff executing community-centric programs.
6. Other duties as required.

Program Responsibilities:

1. Provides leadership over development, implementation, and evaluation of system-wide community-based programs.
2. Conducts comprehensive assessment of existing and planned programs for feasibility, successful execution (including demonstrating measurable outcomes), and sustainability.
3. Engages in partnerships across sectors and across disciplines to design programs to improve community health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in public health, health sciences or related field, Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading complex projects and teams in community-based settings.
• 3-5 years prior experience managing cross-functional teams and projects.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of program development and implementation.
• Understanding of the triennial community health needs assessment and community health improvement planning processes.
• Understanding of the Mass General Brigham System policies and procedures, community/ political landscape, and market/ industry position.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute strategy.
• Experienced in planning, organizing, prioritizing, delegating and supervising.
• Proficient in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving and decision making.
• Exceptional communication skills, including strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and manage relationships in a highly complex and changing environment.
• Skilled at facilitation and building consensus and navigating sensitive issues.
• Skill in negotiation with stakeholders, vendors and other parties.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.