Director of Quality and Strategic Initiatives

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Children's Hospital Association Full time
Job Title: Director of Quality and Strategic Initiatives

Join the Children's Hospital Association as a Director of Quality and Strategic Initiatives, where you will lead the Quality team in developing and executing quality programs and improvement plans.

About the Role

This is a key leadership position that requires a strong understanding of quality improvement tools and techniques, as well as the ability to distill complex issues and summarize discrete data into useful information.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the Quality team in developing and executing quality programs and improvement plans
  • Foster collaboration with other CHA teams and support our member hospitals in building a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the organization's strategic priorities, aligning the strategic initiatives of the Quality team and programming with organizational and member needs
  • Actively participate in the development and execution of the quality program, including strategy formulation, planning, team structure, and resource allocation
  • Foster relationships with children's hospitals to identify needs and priorities that can be supported through collaborative Quality programs
  • Create a team culture that is collaborative, innovative, oriented to growth, and adept at creating opportunities to maximize results together
  • Establish clear standards for each role to ensure accountability and drive progress toward program and organizational goals
  • Implement a team strategy, enabling each team member to reach their full potential and fosters teamwork
  • Develop a work plan that describes critical activities and deadlines for collaborative efforts
  • Establishes quality assurance plan for new projects
  • Create business plans for initiatives that align with strategic goals, including feasibility and cost/benefit analyses, and outline success evaluation
  • Distills CHA and program goals into achievable and measurable work plan with timelines
  • Creation of actionable business plans for ongoing growth and expansion of collaborative efforts
  • Coordinate with children's hospital leaders to plan and lead planning group calls and orient them to the collaborative process
  • Oversee budgets and contracts
  • Lead with an understanding of how dynamics, personalities, and talents align to build a strong team
  • Coach, mentor, and actively engage in professional development of staff by providing or supporting opportunities to broaden and enrich roles
  • Demonstrate integrity to build trust, encourage honest dialogue, resolve conflicts, appreciate diversity, and foster teamwork
Requirements
  • Master's degree with a concentration in health policy, management, public health, or related field required
  • Minimum 5 years progressive experience in leading or participating in quality collaborative-type work
  • Experience leading, coaching, and developing effective teams
  • Experience within health care, association, accreditation, and/or consulting settings; hospital experience in quality assessment and improvement is desirable
  • In-depth understanding of quality improvement tools and techniques and measurement science
  • Demonstrated ability to distill complex issues and summarize discrete data into useful information
  • Advanced use and knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques
  • Ability to present complex information and tailor written communications and presentations to various audiences
  • Experience in managing projects, creating clear plans, and following through to fruition
Perks and Benefits
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement Savings program with generous company contribution
  • Hybrid working model
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution
  • Wellness program
  • Paid time off and personal days
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • DC Commuter benefits
  • And more
About CHA

CHA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization, our membership, the care delivery of children's hospitals, and their communities and through the federal policymaking environment.

We strive to ensure organizational cultures where everyone feels valued and actively participates in the mission of our organizations.

Racism stands firmly in the way of improving children's health.

We remain vigilant in our quest for a diverse and inclusive community and in standing against racism and discrimination wherever it exists.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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