Health Equity Project Manager

This role reports to the Director for Clinical Services Culture, Climate, and Community Engagement and is a member of team focused on advancing health equity at UC Davis. The position is an advanced staff position responsible for project management, program development and management, and reporting. The responsibilities include the formation of project teams for health equity initiatives; developing project specifications, plans, and tracking/reporting structures; clinical analytics and workflow development; and managing instructional and skills-development programs. The incumbent will work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure appropriate development and implementation of the strategic initiatives. The position facilitates establishing short- and long-term goals for projects to achieve timely and quality results. The incumbent will recommend changes in health equity practices use national standards and data to inform improvement initiatives.

This position will exercise initiative, innovation, analytical organization, priority setting, leadership, professional judgment, and equity-minded lens in applying established principles and practices to new and unusual problems. The incumbent must also demonstrate extensive project management skills including current performance improvement tools and techniques, leadership strategies, effective communication skills, and professionalism with personnel at all levels in the health system, UC Davis campus, external community partners, and agencies. Work is performed independently under general direction. Ability to travel to all clinics and various UC Davis Health locations preferred.

Apply By Date: 1/2/2025 at 11:59 pm - Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience and training.
• Direct experience in the areas of health equity theories and strategies, population health, delivery system reform, and CLAS standards.
• Experience with health program policy analysis in the areas of inequities in healthcare, root causes, and innovative strategies toward health equity.
• Experience implementing and evaluating population-based health program, health and equity strategies.
• Experience in organizational and project management to direct projects from inception to completion.
• Experience in evaluating highly-complex information, problem assessment, developing and recommending effective solutions.
• Effective communication and writing experience to create and present detailed information from analysis and executive summary reports.
• In-depth knowledge of health equity theories and strategies, population health, delivery system reform, and CLAS standards. Analysis of inequities in healthcare, root causes, and innovative strategies toward health equity.
• In-depth knowledge of health program policy analysis. Advanced ability to produce reports.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead diverse teams and constituencies, prioritize tasks, and direct projects from inception to completion.
• Advanced ability to influence and collaborate with staff, management, clinicians across departments, patients, and community partners.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving to evaluate highly-complex information, assess problems, and develop effective solutions.
• Advanced interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with clinical and professional staff, patients and community members, and learners.
• Advanced communication skills (including written) to convey complex information and produce high-quality reports and presentations.
• Advanced ability to exercise professional judgment with sensitive or confidential issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in health-related field or relevant profession, or a combination of comparable clinical education and /or experience preferred.
• Experience working with an academic medical center and its diverse constituents.
• Experience in start-up environments and demonstrated skills navigating ambiguity and complex environments.
• Advanced skills in building consensus, navigating and resolving conflict, and developing strong rapport.
• Ability to travel to all clinics and various UC Davis Health locations.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• 55% - Project and Program Management
• 25% - Health Equity Professional Development & Resource Management
• 20% - Monitoring & Analysis

Department Overview

As an integral part of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion consists of three units - the central Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the Center for Reducing Health Disparities, and the Office of Student and Resident Diversity.

The Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (OHEDI) embodies and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles in alignment with social justice and collective impact by advocating for equitable policies, fostering trustworthy partnerships, and nurturing life-long learning.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $8,283.33 - $16,366.67
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 25
• UC Job Title: POPULATION HEALTH SPEC 4
• UC Job Code: 005791
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: M-F; 8am-5pm
• Location: Administrative Support Bldg (HSP034)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
• This is not a H-1b Visa Opportunity

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks