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This job supports the organization in its execution of the “Healthy State” strategy. Collaborates with leaders across the system as well as statewide community-based partners to reduce state health disparities and improve the state health ranking from 50th to 40th by 2030. Oversees the strategic design, program management, change management, relationship management, and executive communications. Leads a team coordinating projects with specialized groups for clinical quality, community engagement, marketing and communications, service lines, data strategy, and social resource support to improve individual and community-level health outcomes.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Education
Required - Bachelor's degree.
Preferred - Master’s degree in business administration, public health, accounting, finance, healthcare administration or related field.
Work Experience
Required - 10 years of related experience.
Certifications
Preferred - Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Master Change Agent, AGILE Project Management, or Program Management Professional.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
Excellent judgment, organization skills, group facilitation skills, decision making, and delegating skills. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to be self-directed, work independently, set project priorities, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude and relate to executive management, professionals, and business and community leaders.
Knowledge of project management, change management, integration management, and/or process improvement.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Job Duties
Directs day-to-day management of all aspects of Healthy State including strategic design, relationship management, program management, communications and marketing, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and performance tracking.
Represents Healthy State throughout organization, across the Advisory Board, and with community partners and government stakeholders.
Provides continuous coaching and professional development for Healthy State Program Management Office.
Provides executive direction on the Healthy State operating rhythm and communication plan.
Interfaces with executive staff in articulating critical milestones, goals, and risk mitigation.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.
The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.