Population Health Project Manager

Truman Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Truman Medical Center is seeking a Population Health Project Manager to lead initiatives that improve preventive care, chronic disease management, and health equity. You will collaborate with clinical leaders, operational teams, public health partners, and community groups to design programs that drive measurable health outcomes.

The role emphasizes strategic prioritization, program development, and data-driven reporting to support value-based care and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Community Health, Nursing, Social Work, or related field.
• 2–4 years of healthcare project management, population health, or related experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of population health initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with clinical, operational, and community partners.
• Develop project plans, timelines, workflows, and reporting processes.
• Monitor milestones, metrics, and outcomes to drive improvement.
• Build partnerships with healthcare providers, public health agencies, and community organizations.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and communications to demonstrate program impact.

Skills

Project management

Data reporting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration / Public Health / Business Admin

Tools

Project management software

Job description

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Population Health Project Manager 101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location University Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri

Department Population Health

Position Type Work Schedule 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week 40

Job Description

Job Description Lead Meaningful Change. Improve Community Health. At University Health, we believe healthier communities begin with innovative partnerships, data-driven strategies, and a commitment to health equity. As our Population Health Project Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and leading initiatives that improve health outcomes, strengthen community partnerships, and support value-based care across our organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, strategic project leader who thrives at the intersection of healthcare operations, community engagement, and population health. You'll work alongside clinical leaders, operational teams, public health partners, and community organizations to implement programs that make a measurable difference in the lives of the people we serve.

What You'll Do

As the Population Health Project Manager, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership for initiatives that improve preventive care, chronic disease management, community wellness, and access to healthcare resources. In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of population health initiatives that improve community health outcomes and advance organizational priorities.
• Manage multiple projects focused on prevention, chronic disease management, health equity, community benefit, and value-based care.
• Develop project plans, timelines, workflows, and reporting processes to ensure successful execution and measurable results.
• Monitor project milestones, performance metrics, utilization trends, and outcome measures to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with healthcare providers, public health agencies, community organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and civic leaders.
• Coordinate community outreach programs, health education events, screenings, and initiatives aligned with Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) priorities.
• Represent University Health on internal committees and external community coalitions supporting population health and community wellness.
• Facilitate collaboration across interdisciplinary teams while identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and project outcomes.
• Support grant initiatives, strategic planning efforts, executive presentations, and organizational reporting.
• Develop dashboards, reports, presentations, and communication materials that demonstrate program performance and organizational impact.
• Promote quality improvement, patient-centered care, health equity, and regulatory compliance throughout all initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Community Health, Nursing, Social Work, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in healthcare project management, population health, community health, program operations, or a related healthcare environment Experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and data reporting tools Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), or a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience supporting population health, value-based care, community benefit, care coordination, or health equity initiatives
• Knowledge of Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs), community engagement strategies, and healthcare quality metrics
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Working at University Health is about making a difference.

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.