Senior Manager, Population Health Project, Programs & Grants

JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Project and Program Leadership

• Lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of population health projects and strategic initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, performance metrics, and operational workflows.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects while ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and develop recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Utilize data analytics and population health tools to identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Ensure alignment of projects with organizational strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
• Present project updates, outcomes, and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Mammogram Bus Program Leadership

• Provide operational oversight and strategic direction for the organization's Mammogram Bus Program.
• Coordinate mobile mammography services, community outreach events, and screening initiatives.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations, employers, schools, faith-based organizations, and local agencies to increase access to breast cancer screening services.
• Monitor program utilization, patient engagement, screening outcomes, and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to expand mobile health services and improve access to preventive healthcare for underserved populations.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, clinical, and grant requirements related to mobile screening operations.
• Track and report program performance metrics and community impact outcomes.

Grant Management

• Research, identify, and pursue federal, state, local, and private grant funding opportunities.
• Lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and applications.
• Manage awarded grants from implementation through closeout.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, deliverables, reporting obligations, and budgetary guidelines.
• Monitor grant expenditures and collaborate with finance teams to maintain fiscal accountability.
• Prepare grant reports, outcome analyses, and funding updates for executive leadership and funding agencies.
• Build and maintain relationships with grantors, funding organizations, and community stakeholders.

Preventive Health Programs

• Develop and oversee preventive health initiatives focused on improving population health outcomes.

• Support programs related to:

• Breast and cervical cancer screening

• Colorectal cancer screening

• Diabetes prevention and management

• Hypertension control

• Vaccination and immunization campaigns

• Tobacco cessation

• Nutrition and wellness education

• Social determinants of health interventions

• Monitor care gap closure efforts and preventive service utilization.

• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and community teams to increase patient engagement in preventive healthcare services.

• Develop strategies to reach vulnerable, underserved, and high-risk population

Quality & Value-Based Care

• Support organizational quality improvement and value-based care initiatives.

• Monitor performance related to:

• HEDIS measures

• Medicare Stars

• Medicaid quality programs

• Accountable Care Organization (ACO) metrics

• Preventive screening measures

• Chronic disease management outcomes

• Analyze performance data and develop action plans to improve quality metrics.

• Collaborate with providers, care teams, and operational leaders to address care gaps and improve patient outcomes.

• Support regulatory compliance and accreditation activities related to quality and population health.

• Lead performance improvement initiatives that drive quality outcomes and financial sustainability.

Executive & Cross Departmental Support

• Serve as a strategic advisor and resource to executive leadership regarding population health initiatives and community health programs.

• Prepare executive reports, presentations, dashboards, and performance summaries.

• Facilitate collaboration across departments including:

• Clinical Operations

• Population Health

• Finance

• Quality Management

• Marketing and Community Relations

• Information Technology

• Human Resources

• Participate in organizational committees, task forces, and strategic planning efforts.

• Support executive leadership with data analysis, project planning, and special initiatives.

• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and operational standards related to population health programs.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of population health and value-based care principles.
• Experience with healthcare quality metrics, HEDIS, Medicare Stars, and quality improvement frameworks.
• Expertise in grant writing, grant administration, and compliance reporting.
• Advanced project management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience building collaborative relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, population health platforms, data visualization tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, Health Sciences, or related field required.
• Master's degree in public health (MPH), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Nursing, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in healthcare operations, population health, community health, program management, grant administration, or value-based care.
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success securing and managing grant-funded programs preferred.
• Experience within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), health system, public health organization, managed care organization, or population health environment preferred.

Preferred Certifications but not required

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Grant Management Certification
• Certified in Public Health (CPH)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, Population Health Projects, Programs & Grants is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, implementation, and oversight of population health initiatives, grant-funded programs, preventive health services, and quality improvement projects designed to improve patient outcomes and support organizational growth. This role serves as a key leader in advancing population health strategies, value-based care initiatives, community outreach programs, and health equity efforts.

The Senior Manager collaborates with executive leadership, clinical operations, community partners, and external stakeholders to drive innovative programs, secure funding opportunities, manage grants, and ensure successful execution of projects that align with the organization's mission and strategic objectives.