Program Officer

ImpactAlpha Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Impactful community health work

Job summary

Episcopal Health Foundation seeks a Program Officer to advance Texas health equity by translating strategy into grants and initiatives that address inequities. The role emphasizes building strong partnerships with grantees, peer funders, and leaders across health and non-health sectors.

The position focuses on collaborative program design, rigorous monitoring, and sustainable impact, driving change through multi-sector health programs across Texas.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing health-related grants and programs.
• Proven ability to build and sustain professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills in nonprofit settings.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in cross-sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of grants addressing health inequities.
• Translate strategic framework into actionable, sustainable results.
• Establish trust-based relationships with grantees and community leaders.
• Collaborate with healthcare and non-healthcare entities to tackle root causes of health issues.
• Monitor and manage progress of active projects and initiatives.

Skills

Grant management

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Communication

Job description

About Episcopal Health Foundation

Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming community health within the Episcopal Diocese of Texas through a belief that health is more than just healthcare. EHF aims to improve the health of Texas communities by providing resources, funding, and support to initiatives that address the root causes of poor health. The foundation invests in solutions and infrastructure that advance community health, actively focusing on non-medical drivers of health. Through its strategic framework, EHF fosters multi-sector collaboration, innovative health financing, and comprehensive care systems to address health inequities and ensure accessible health services for the community. The foundation’s commitment extends throughout Texas, promoting health coverage, and benefits, and supporting community health workers for sustainable impact.

About this Role

The Program Officer at Episcopal Health Foundation is instrumental in advancing the foundation’s strategic objectives by managing a diverse portfolio of grants and initiatives that address health inequities within Texas. This position requires translating the high-level strategic vision of EHF into actionable outcomes that are effective and sustainable, meeting emerging opportunities in community health. The role is central to establishing and maintaining trust-based partnerships with grantee organizations, peer funders, and leaders in healthcare and non-medical health drivers. Program Officers work closely with stakeholders to foster collaborations and drive change in health systems through actionable and strategic endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of grants focusing on health inequities.
• Translate strategic framework into actionable and sustainable results.
• Establish trust-based relationships with grantees and community leaders.
• Collaborate with healthcare and non-healthcare entities to address root causes of health issues.
• Monitor and manage the progress of active projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Significant experience in managing health-related projects.
• Proven ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
• Experience in grant management and non-profit organizations is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment balancing office and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant health improvements across Texas communities.
• Collaborative professional environment focused on impactful health strategies.
• Involvement in multi-sector health programs and initiatives.