Deputy Director, Clinical Integration at National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

Job Title: Deputy Director, Clinical Integration

Location: Bethesda, Maryland (Remote Eligible)

Reports To: Director, Public Health Integration

FLSA Status: Exempt

About NACHC

Founded in 1971, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) serves as the leading voice for America’s Health Centers and the people and communities they serve. NACHC works to promote the provision of high-quality, affordable, community-based health care to everyone, particularly to underserved populations.

Position Summary

The Deputy Director supports NACHC’s mission by leading and supporting clinically-focused strategic initiatives across the Community Health Functional Area and integration across NACHC. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating national-level clinical projects that improve health outcomes, enhance data infrastructure, and promote workforce growth and development in community health centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Practices Implementation and Integration
• Lead and/or support projects focused on Clinical Integration.
• Apply evidence-based clinical practices and quality improvement methodologies.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise on clinical workforce initiatives at NACHC.
• Facilitate expert panels and other clinically-centered convenings, moderating and speaking at convenings as necessary.
• Contribute to national data quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify and address data gaps in clinical care.
• Design and implement evaluation activities for community health clinical initiatives.
• Logistics and Operations
• Design and implement logistics strategies, contribute to synergies within assigned projects and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure effective program delivery.
• Assist with oversight of day-to-day operations of Clinical Integration projects
• Provide coverage and/or representation for Director, Public Health Integration at both internal and external convenings.
• Contribute to NACHC organizational improvement and integration efforts through:
• NACHC Conferences, Committees/Sub-committees/Task Forces
• NACHC Performance Improvement teams
• Providing excellent customer service internally and externally to health centers, Primary Care Associations (PCAs), and Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs)
• Representing NACHC with other organizations and agencies
• Contribute to the business operations and financial stewardship for NACHC and Community Health through efficient and effective management consistent with OMB and audit principles.
• Reporting requirements as designated by funders for assigned projects
  
  

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years in:

• Safety net organizations (e.g., PCA, HCCN, health centers, NACHC)
• Coaching health centers on quality improvement
• Designing, managing, and evaluating national impact projects
• Master’s degree-Pharmacist, Nurse (RN or APRN), or Oral Health or Behavioral Health required
• One or more of the following certifications preferred:
• Public Health
• Professional in Healthcare Quality
• Clinical Informatics
• Health Education Specialist (CHES or MCHES)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and results-oriented approach
• Expertise in Quality Improvement (QI) and implementation science.
• Expertise in public health and clinical evidence-based models.
• Project and change management skills.
• Budget development and management experience.
• Ability to lead teams and manage direct reports.
• Ability to build and manage partnerships and networks.
• Representation of NACHC on national and academic platforms.
• Proposal writing and plain language communication.
• Authoring peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Effective communication with varied audiences.
• Strategic visioning for NACHC’s future.
  
  

Why Join NACHC?

At NACHC, you’ll be part of a dedicated and collaborative team working to improve the health and well-being of communities nationwide. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a purpose-driven organization.

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000