Health Equity & Quality Program Lead

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School seeks a Program Manager for MassHealth Equity and Quality Policy and Programs to advance high-quality, equitable care for MassHealth members.

In this role, you will lead strategy and design for health equity and quality initiatives, manage program implementation, engagement with stakeholders, and cross-cutting efforts across MassHealth and Office of Clinical Affairs, reporting on performance and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Equivalent in Health Care or Business Administration, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in health care quality and/or equity health measurement and performance programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.
• Experience with health equity initiatives and program evaluation (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement MassHealth equity and quality programs for plans and providers.
• Lead development of program elements: measures, targets, methodologies, reporting, evaluation, and performance management.
• Oversee implementation and vendor management; maintain regulatory documents and linkages across MassHealth.
• Engage stakeholders through communications and materials; support oversight of contracted vendors.
• Serve as subject matter expert for MassHealth quality and health equity measurement programs.

Skills

Health equity

Quality measurement

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Health Care, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field

Job description

University of Massachusetts Medical School seeks a Program Manager for MassHealth Equity and Quality Policy and Programs to advance high-quality, equitable care for MassHealth members.

In this role, you will lead strategy and design for health equity and quality initiatives, manage program implementation, engagement with stakeholders, and cross-cutting efforts across MassHealth and Office of Clinical Affairs, reporting on performance and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.