Director, Digestive Health Institute - Strategy & Ops

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Director to drive the Digestive Health Institute's growth and operational excellence. The role partners with clinical leaders and business teams to implement service line strategies, sustain quality programs, and ensure cost-effective operations that enhance patient outcomes.

The incumbent will develop and execute department goals, manage resources, and promote organizational initiatives aligned with UCI Health's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience to cover operations, with related accomplishments in performance, development, productivity, and cost management.
• Effectively develops unit/department operational policies and procedures.
• Effectively demonstrates strategic thinking in developing short-term goals for the department, consistent with institutional goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Digestive Health Institute (DHI) to achieve operational excellence and service line growth.
• Align initiatives with UCI Health objectives and collaborate with clinical leaders and business partners.
• Improve patient care, clinical effectiveness, throughput, and staff satisfaction while controlling costs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Policy development

Compliance

Communication

Talent development

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

MBA or Masters in Healthcare Management

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Director to drive the Digestive Health Institute's growth and operational excellence. The role partners with clinical leaders and business teams to implement service line strategies, sustain quality programs, and ensure cost-effective operations that enhance patient outcomes.

The incumbent will develop and execute department goals, manage resources, and promote organizational initiatives aligned with UCI Health's mission and values.