Assistant Vice President, Health Equity and Policy (Naperville or Springfield)

Main Function

In coordination with the Senior Vice President, develop, evaluate and implement policy proposals and advocacy strategies to address healthcare disparities and inequities in Illinois.  Facilitate and manage IHA initiatives pertaining to the advancement of health equity.  Analyze and respond to policy proposals and legislation impacting hospitals, health systems and communities.  Effectively communicate IHA positions to IHA leadership, members and government officials.

Outline of Responsibilities

• Manage, facilitate and provide leadership for IHA’s initiatives pertaining to health disparities, including IHA’s internal health disparities team, and external member groups such as the Committee on Health Disparities and the Health Equity Leaders’ Workgroup.
• Lead strategic discussions to develop, recommend and advocate for short term and long term local, state and federal policies and advocacy strategies to reduce health disparities in Illinois.
• Identify, review and evaluate proposed policies and legislation addressing health equity and other issues of importance to IHA members.
• Collaborate with various IHA teams to develop and implement best practices for hospitals to employ, collectively and individually, to reduce health disparities.
• Assess, evaluate and continually report on progress towards IHA’s health equity and impact goals.
• Pursue new and innovative approaches, such as the enhancement of data, to identify and address disparities and measure progress.
• Serve as a representative of IHA to various external groups and government agencies.
• Collaborate with the education team to implement a robust education agenda on initiatives related to advancing health and healthcare equity to reduce and eliminate disparities.  
• Provide written and oral testimony on health policy legislation.
• Provide information to members as they develop and implement strategies to reduce health disparities and improve health equity.
• Other duties as defined.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred, with at least five years of experience in addressing healthcare disparities and inequities in the health care, government, or social service sector. Demonstrated experience in policy and advocacy as well as familiarity of the healthcare delivery system in Illinois.  Exceptional leadership skills with a passion for the mission of hospitals and improvement of health care.  Strong writing, verbal, and public speaking skills.  Ability to design strategy, define actionable steps, and execute.  Ability to distill complex issues in order to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences.   Ability to work independently with a natural collaborative style.

Equal Opportunity Employer – race, sex, veteran or disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation

We offer a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Qualified candidates must apply online:  Click here to apply https://www.team-iha.org/our-association/employment-opportunities