Program Director

 

Core Functions:

• Work closely with the Executive team to identify and address organizational needs.

• Oversee multiple programs, projects, and initiatives (both within and across content areas) that range in size and complexity.

• Delegate work, providing coaching/mentoring, and efficiently allocate resources across a program portfolio. 

• Provide leadership and a team-based approach to planning, implementing, and sustaining (as appropriate) programs, projects, and/or initiatives from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones, processes, and iterative change.

• Participate in HIP efforts to establish/maintain strong relationships and collaborative efforts with healthcare and social service entities, private sector partners, and the education community in collaboration with HIP’s Leadership Team.

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Assigned Program Functions:

• Lead SafeRx, Hepatitis C, and Workforce programmatic vision, design, development, and sustainability efforts.

• Execute successful delivery of SafeRx, Hepatitis C, and Workforce programs which include, but are not limited to: program planning, grant writing, budget management, advancing multiple coalition initiatives, fulfilling complex grant requirements, reporting and deliverables, and managing multiple timelines. 

• Oversee the SafeRx, Hepatitis C, and Workforce programmatic team, activities, and project management of collaboratives, convenings, learning sessions, webinars, and electronic newsletters.

• Lead the development and dissemination of both clinical and non-clinical/community SUD, MAT, substance use prevention, and harm reduction education, curricula, presentations, and materials for youth and adults.

• Develop and maintain SafeRx’s programmatic areas of focus, often researching and staying abreast of health policies, issues, guidelines, evidence-based strategies, and best practices in the field.​

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Qualifications/Requirements:

• ​Minimum education: Master’s Degree or commensurate years (8 years) of experience in Public Health, Public Policy, Business/Public Administration, Nursing, Social Work or a related field preferred.

• Minimum five years of project management experience in healthcare and/or an equivalent combination of graduate education and experience.

• Experience in leadership, organizational development, and capacity building.

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural healthcare work environment.

• Knowledge of healthcare entities, community-based organizations, and social service organizations in Santa Cruz County. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite, including advanced skills in Excel.

• Proficiency in utilizing virtual meeting platforms like Zoom (meeting, webinar, etc.).

• Knowledge of visual design and marketing to support the development of program materials.

• Demonstrated competency with project analysis, reporting, and presentations.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead and delegate tasks to a collaborative team.

• Professional writing skills in English.

• Event planning and organizing experience.

• Based in Santa Cruz County or based within a 150-mile radius of Santa Cruz County.

• Reliable automobile transportation and willingness to travel out-of-county several times a year.

• If an internal promotion, the employee must meet 70%-80% of the core competencies for role eligibility.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with under-resourced and under-served populations.

  • Knowledge of health insurance plans.

  • Knowledge of healthcare terminology, procedures, and practice.

  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
     

Compensation and Classification:

​To continue our commitment to equity – and because we understand that salary negotiations inherently have an unfair bias – we do not participate in a salary negotiation process for candidates. The Program Director role corresponds to level 5A, with an annual salary of $110,000. In the first year of employment, full-time staff members accrue 21 days of PTO with 11 paid holidays. This position will report to HIP’s Executive Director. Candidates must be authorized to work for any US employer. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa sponsorship at this time.

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Candidates based in Santa Cruz County and surrounding counties are preferred.
 

​How to Apply:

HIP promotes a fully inclusive, equitable, trauma-informed, human-centered, and anti-racist organization that supports all levels of its staff and partners to have a significant role and responsibility in developing and implementing best practices to advance health innovation and equity. We seek applicants who have demonstrated awareness and commitment to equity, anti-racism, trauma-informed approaches, and increasing access to care. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter with “Program Director Application” in the subject to jobs@hipscc.org. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis, and the posting will close when filled. 

 

Please note that we do not offer informational interviews for active recruitments. We kindly ask that interested candidates do not email staff members directly or call our office. All communication must be directed to jobs@hipscc.org.

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