Vice President, Health Equity

Company Description

THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland’s health care system and community. We’re known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world’s first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation’s largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland’s first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland’s Children’s Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.

General Summary

• The Health Equity executive responsible for developing and leading strategies to identify inequities in clinical care and eliminate health disparities. Focus includes influencing clinical care algorithms and practice guidelines, impacting health policy development, supporting the development and implementation of incentives for health equity, and engaging our diverse communities around health.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Ten years’ increasingly responsible experience in corporate, non-profit or government setting.
• Master’s degree in public health, business or related field. Clinician preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Credibility to influence subordinates, peers, and executive management. Able to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships across the organization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of government regulations for compliance in health care industry, including JCAHO, and State Health.
• Knowledge of current state and national healthcare issues and initiatives.
• Proven success in developing multicultural initiatives and addressing healthcare disparities.
• Knowledge of healthcare principles and the functioning of an acute care hospital as well as other related entities.
• Knowledge of public affairs principles and practices
• Knowledge of staff and line responsibilities, management structure and the process of complex healthcare organizations.
• Strong leadership and client engagement skills; an individual who can drive change within a large, diverse population, inspire a strong sense of camaraderie and accountability and motivate continuous improvement.
• Able to translate vision and strategy into clear actionable goals.
• Knowledge of state and federal government organization and legislative processes.
• Understanding of principles of advocacy and social constructs that impact consumer health
• Excellent strategic and process thinking abilities
• Strong business acumen and highly developed analytical skills, as well as superior judgment.
• Results driven and metrics focused; track record of execution and outstanding client satisfaction. Skilled at both strategy/planning and detailed execution roles.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.