Director, Health Systems Strengthening and Integration (HSSI)

NASTAD; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit association seeks a Director for Health Systems Strengthening and Integration. This role focuses on enhancing public health systems, particularly in HIV and hepatitis programs. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to modernize data systems, improve service delivery, and drive systems-level change for better health outcomes in impacted communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in public health program design.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects, including federal grants.

Responsibilities

• Develop a vision and strategic plan for strengthening public health systems.
• Lead business development, including identifying funding opportunities.
• Supervise and mentor staff, supporting their professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Director, Health Systems Strengthening and Integration (HSSI)

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Company Description

NASTAD is a leading non-partisan, non-profit association that represents public health officials who administer HIV and hepatitis programs in the U.S. Our mission is to advance the health and dignity of people living with and impacted by HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, and intersecting epidemics by strengthening governmental public health systems and leveraging community partnerships. Our vision is a world committed to ending HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, and intersecting epidemics.

Our work advances NASTAD’s four strategic priorities: 1) Strengthen public health systems for HIV and hepatitis prevention, surveillance, and care; 2) Advance health and racial equity, and stigma elimination, focusing on disparately impacted communities; 3) Implement integrated approaches to address HIV, hepatitis, STIs, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health; 4) Strengthen organizational excellence within NASTAD and its member jurisdictions. NASTAD employs a diverse team of passionate staff with deep expertise in HIV and hepatitis public health. We center racial justice, anti-racism, and anti-white supremacist principles as we approach and conduct our work.

Job Description

Position Title: Director, Health Systems Strengthening and Integration

Reports to: Senior Director, Public Health Systems

Supervises: 2-3 direct reports and a total team of 4-8

Department: Public Health Systems

Salary Range: $119,000 – $132,000 and commensurate with experience

Location: Washington, D.C. or Remote

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Director, HSSI is responsible for shaping and guiding NASTAD’s efforts to strengthen and integrate governmental public health systems across the country, focusing on Ryan White, ADAP, and Medicaid programs and surveillance infrastructure. This role involves leading initiatives to modernize data systems, improve service delivery, and align federal funding streams to maximize public health impact. The individual will lead a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with health department leaders to drive systems-level change that improves health outcomes for communities impacted by HIV, hepatitis, STIs, and substance use.

Essential Duties

• Develop a vision and strategic plan for strengthening public health systems nationwide aligned with NASTAD’s goals and resources.
• Lead business development, including identifying funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and establishing partnerships.
• Manage complex projects in Medicaid, Ryan White, ADAP, surveillance modernization, and program integration.
• Supervise and mentor staff, supporting their professional growth and fostering collaboration.
• Build and maintain relationships with federal agencies, external consultants, and health departments.
• Ensure timely delivery of programmatic goals, budget management, and reporting.
• Promote equity-informed and community-engaged approaches to systems strengthening.
• Contribute to organizational strategy and represent NASTAD in national forums.

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Experience designing health systems strategies for complex programs like Ryan White, ADAP, and Medicaid.
• Strong knowledge of health data systems such as surveillance platforms, Medicaid data, RSR, and ADR systems.
• Deep understanding of policies affecting HIV, hepatitis, and drug user health programs.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and fostering inclusive work environments.
• Commitment to racial justice, equity, and anti-racism in public health.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent experience demonstrating ability to perform the duties.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in public health program design, implementation, and systems-level work.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects, including federal grants.
• Experience working with health departments, especially on HIV, hepatitis, Medicaid, or ADAP programs.

NASTAD Competencies

• Leadership: Strategic vision and critical analysis for project and organizational success.
• Communication: Clear, respectful, and trauma-informed internal and external communication.
• Teamwork: Proactive contribution and championing of an anti-racist, collaborative culture.
• Reliability and Adaptability: Ownership of objectives, timely completion, and flexibility to organizational changes.
• Problem-solving: Solutions-focused approach, root cause analysis, and critical thinking.

Additional Information

• Full-time role, 40 hours/week.
• Travel up to 35% as needed.
• Remote work possible.
• Interest in working with a national HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis organization.
• Commitment to diversity and anti-racism values.