Executive Director of the Center for Population Health and Equity
Kansas City University
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Posted: 07-Sep-23
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Type: Full Time
Sector:
College / University
Required Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: 4568989
Executive Director of the Center for Population Health and Equity
R-0001984 Kansas City Campus Joplin Campus
Job Type: Staff
Job Description:
The Executive Director of the Center for Population Health and Equity will manage and champion the development and oversee all activities within KCU's transformational, interprofessional center. The Executive Director will lead the integration of KCU's academic, research, clinical service and community outreach programs to bring a coordinated and interdisciplinary approach to improve population health and health equity. The Executive Director will assist in the development of the Center's strategic mission, working collaboratively across the University to ensure interprofessional alignment and coordination.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Inventories current KCU academic, research, clinical service and community outreach activities that address population health and health equity
Interface with administrative leadership and have the authority to direct these efforts
Provide strategic vision and direction to the development, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives to improve the organization's population health and equity
Serves as a strategist, leader, and change agent in driving system-level transformation for population health and health equity
Implements evidence-based outreach and awareness programs, communication strategies, and health education efforts to enhance population health and equity
Partners with operational leaders to conduct evidence-based improvement efforts that support population health and health equity
Identifies trends and makes recommendations or changes to existing programs to reflect organizational needs
Regularly monitors and reports annually on the population health and health outcomes of our regional rural and urban constituencies
Oversees the business plan development for the Center for Population Health and Health Equity
Provides consultation to executive leadership, management, faculty, and staff regarding workplace health and wellness matters
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
Other and Supportive Functions:
Maintains professional relationships with public health, community health, and private health care organizations
Maintains awareness of federal and state-imposed laws and regulations relevant to population health and equity
Stays abreast of trends and emerging strategic opportunities in the areas of population health, health equity and health outcomes and health-related technological advancements
Pursues population health research efforts where appropriate
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through effective budget management
Other administrative tasks (i.e., filing, preparing documentation)
Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
Actively participate in team and University meetings
Qualifications:
Doctorate in health professions (MD/DO, DMD, PhD, PharmD, DPH, or equivalent)
Applicable clinical licensure in Missouri preferred
Minimum of 5 years clinical practice experience preferred
Public health or population health experience a plus
Evidence of commitment to improving population health and health equity as demonstrated by work experience, research, thought leadership, and/or publications
Strong knowledge of workplace healthcare issues, and a firm grasp of federal and state laws and regulations that govern workplace health and wellness matters
Strong passion for population health and health equity and understanding of the latest evidence-based research to the area
Requires substantial administrative and program-building experience; and demonstrated leadership as an innovator, convener, ambassador, collaborator, partner and catalyst in mobilizing leaders from various institutional and community sectors around wellness goals
Demonstrates sensitivity to a wide range of disciplines, interests and constituencies represented at KCU and a deep commitment to population health and equity as part of its public mission
Has the ability to design bold, creative and innovative initiatives and the vision, charisma and collaborative acumen to command the respect and involvement of colleagues and community members to improve population health and health outcomes
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor and coach associates to continuously improve their performance and achieve positive outcomes for themselves, as well as for the programs they serve.
Record of accomplishment leading and motivating staff, encouraging accountability, and promoting adaptation, collaboration, and creativity
A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to work effectively and harmoniously with associates at all levels of the organization
Experience and sensitivity in working with an ethnically, socio-economically, and socially diverse workforce
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other office technologies that support office efficiency
Physical Requirements:
Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions
Ability to travel throughout the area to meet with various constituencies and community partners
The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Who is KCU? Kansas City University (KCU), founded in 1916, is a fully accredited, private not-for-profit health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and a developing College of Dental Medicine. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the sixth largest medical school in the nation, the ninth most impactful medical school in primary care for the nation, the tenth most affordable of private medical colleges, and the leading producer of physicians for the State of Missouri. The College of Osteopathic Medicine has two sites strategically located on the University’s campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri, to address the growing needs of both urban and rural populations. The University offers multiple graduate degrees: a doctor of osteopathic medicine; a doctor of psychology in clinical psychology; a master of arts in bioethics; a master of science in the biomedical sciences; a master of business administration in partnership with Rockhurst University; a new master of public health in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center; and plans to seat the first doctor of dental medicine students in 2023.