Sr Mgr Comm Hlth Strategy & Prgms-26111

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center seeks a leader to develop and guide comprehensive community health equity initiatives across the Rush System. You will drive program development, manage budgets, and foster cross‑sector collaborations to address health disparities in diverse communities.

The role requires 7–10 years of program management, supervisory experience, and a Master’s in public health or related field. Some travel across Chicago-area sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health or related field required.
• 7–10 years of program management experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.
• Willing to travel 20–25% across Rush hospital sites.
• Ability to inform leadership on equity issues in healthcare, policy or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supports strategic planning, implementation, evaluation and funding of community health programs.
• Gathers data, informs program development, grants, and measurements.
• Collaborates with stakeholders on policy, events, community engagement and initiatives.
• Develops partnerships with community and government stakeholders to address health inequities.
• Manages CHW Hub operations, budget, training and staff development.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Data analysis

Partnership development

Communication

Travel 20–25%

Education

Master's degree in public health or related field

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Community Health Improvement

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $45.59 - $66.16 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)

Summary

Develop and lead implementation of comprehensive community-health equity initiatives to improve health disparities across the life span. Collaborate, develop and implement strategies that result in improved health care services, practices, and programs that effectively address identified needs. Engage internal stakeholders across the Rush System on comprehensive social drivers of health-related initiatives within Rush hospitals and in the community. Manage program development, budget, implementation, quality control and evaluation. Facilitate and promote cross‑sector collaborations that bring together stakeholders from inside and outside the Rush system to address disparities in health outcomes. Lead strategic development and implementation of Community Health Worker (CHW) Hub; including management, deployment and development of CHW team across the System. Strong knowledge of and ability to support the measurement, assessment, and articulation of the impact of community health strategies. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

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• Master's degree in public health, public policy, social work, business administration, non-profit management or related area required.
• 7-10 years of program management experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.
• Must be able to travel to all Rush hospital sites including community partners across the greater Chicago region. Approximately 20-25%.
• Must be self‑motivated, accountable and responsive to internal and external clients.
• Understands and has ability to inform leadership on equity issues in healthcare, social services, law, policy or other related areas.
• Demonstrated success developing and evaluating program models, selecting and successfully operationalizing innovative programs.
• Ability to build internal and external partnerships. Organizational awareness/savvy.
• Must keep up to date with all national, regional, and local trends in community health and benefit and serve as a content expert for Rush.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with a diverse staff and communities of color
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multi‑faceted projects to meet deadlines and desired results.
• Strong planning and implementation skills, including problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Physical Demands

Competencies

• Must be self‑motivated, accountable and responsive to internal and external clients.
• Ability to provide team leadership, analyze data and develop staff in community health and benefit.
• Ability to direct multiple projects and tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, experience with strategic leadership, verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Organizational awareness/savvy.

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Leads and/or supports the strategic planning, implementation, evaluation, and funding of community health programs at Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park and Rush Copley.
• Gathers and reviews data to inform program development, grants, and measurements.
• Collaborates with stakeholders on program development and implementation, policy, events, community engagement and other initiatives.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with community, government and other stakeholders to address health inequities in communities; including virtual and in‑person outreach, education to community members and other community‑based organizations. Promote continuous quality improvement processes.
• Responsible for analysis, evaluation and reporting of program data for quality improvement and to inform leadership and funders.
• Works collaboratively with community health & benefit teams to develop and assess innovative approaches to community health through the Community Health Needs Assessment and Improvement Plan. Collaborates with team lead on program implementation, goal setting, data collection and reporting of community benefits for Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush Copley in accordance with state and federal requirements.

Management and Development

• Responsible for managing staff and day‑to‑day operations of the Community Health Worker (CHW) Hub and assuring execution of CHW partner programs in clinical and community settings.
• Collaborating with community‑based practices, research and service line leaders. Assist with development of CHW care model designs, care pathways, etc. Organize, facilitate and oversee CHW training. Manage staff of 20+ community health workers, lead community health workers, and supervisors. Recruits, hires, manages, and oversees training and orientation of staff members. Develops and implements a system to manage and evaluate the skill, experience and professional development needs of all staff.
• Engages local and system leadership and other key internal stakeholders to support execution of community health equity strategies.
• Represents Rush on coalitions, working groups, advisory boards, committees, panels, planning groups, etc. Provides assistance to these groups on topics relevant to health care, policy and systems change strategies and health disparities.
• Engages internal stakeholders to align community needs and business imperatives, identify and deploy organizational resources that support community health improvement.

Budget and grants management

• Identifies resources to support community health initiatives.
• Contributes to grant proposal development, data collection, reporting and budget management.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.