Senior Director, Quality Partnerships

Witt/Kieffer; United States; Remote; USD 118,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization dedicated to improving diabetes outcomes as a Senior Director of Quality Partnership. This role involves collaborating with public health associations and primary care organizations to enhance diabetes care and management. You will lead initiatives that drive quality improvement and engage stakeholders in impactful programs. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of millions affected by diabetes. If you are a passionate leader with a commitment to public health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Base Pay

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Mental Health Programs

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in healthcare or public health.
• Experience managing and leading teams in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with health care organizations to improve diabetes outcomes.
• Oversee programs and initiatives to enhance diabetes integration into public health.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Tracking

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration

Master’s degree in Public Health

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking a Senior Director, Quality Partnership to join our Quality team. The Senior Director will develop and support the Association’s outreach to diabetes quality professionals and relevant organizations. The Senior Director will lead collaboration and engagement with health care professional membership organizations, public health agencies, primary care organizations and other groups with a goal of improving diabetes outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Diabetes Public Health Collaboration

• Recruit state and local public health associations to the ADA Diabetes Public Health Network.
• Provide feedback to the state and local public health associations on diabetes population health goals.
• Execute the Association's vision of improving diabetes integration into public health goals.
• Train partners on quality improvement, implementation science, and dissemination strategies.
• Oversee several advisory groups to plan strategies for professional outreach and ensure the Association’s senior staff and volunteers are kept informed of the work and progress of the groups through usual channels.
• Oversee multiple funded programs, including planning, budgeting, execution, and evaluation of the programs.
• Direct quality initiatives and coach national teams.

Primary Care and Digital Health Care Collaboration

• Facilitate the translation of the annual abridged Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes to primary state and local primary care associations.
• Oversee a multi-year strategy for cultivation and engagement of digital health providers and primary care stakeholders.
• Manage data sharing and research compliance.
• Lead collaborations to determine linkages between organizational strategic priorities and mutually beneficial programs and initiatives.
• Direct the ADA Primary Care Alliance and Primary Care Council.
• Work in partnership with the Project Management Office.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration or Public Health.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing and leading a team.
• Experience working in a primary care organization or public health association. Proficient in project management and budget tracking systems, including report creation, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Promotional/communication knowledge and ability to plan large scale promotional efforts.
• Highly organized self-starter who requires minimal supervision and excels in a team environment.
• Strong project management, prioritization, and implementation skills, with ability to consistently meet deadlines.

WHY WORK HERE

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Our employees like working at the ADA because of our mission, the inclusive environment, work-life balance, our benefits, and our culture:

• Industry competitive base pay ranging from $118,000 - $130,000 for this role. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
• A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, and sick days.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance, and retirement savings.
• Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program.
• A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote.
• Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well-being of millions.

About the Organization

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a leader in the fight to end diabetes. Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We provide lifesaving education and resources backed by trusted experts to help people learn how to make life with diabetes easier until the day diabetes is gone for good. Through research, the ADA searches relentlessly for a cure and supports the professionals who provide direct care. Our team is on the ground fighting for those with diabetes who suffer discrimination, health inequity, high health care costs, and so much more. Employees of the ADA embrace this mission and vision and keep people living with diabetes at the center of everything we do.

Req Number QUA-25-00002

Location Remote, US - Nationwide Posting Location

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Category Quality

EOE Statement It is the policy of the American Diabetes Association to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This position is currently accepting applications.