Assistant Chief of Staff

Cross-Functional Coordination

Develop and maintain a cross-functional roadmap for key initiatives to ensure visibility and alignment of priorities.
Act as a liaison across departments to ensure alignment, accountability, and progress on shared initiatives.
Facilitate communication between clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to support integrated decision-making.
Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities across initiatives and proactively escalate as appropriate.

Operational, Financial & Performance Optimization

Monitor performance metrics, dashboards, and reports tied to strategic priorities and fiscal responsibility.
Optimize workflows and operational cadence to drive alignment.
Lead or support special projects as assigned, including rapid-cycle problem solving.

Stakeholder & Change Management

Support change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and readiness assessments.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance organizational goals.

Strategic Planning & Execution

Lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives from concept through implementation, including planning, tracking milestones, and resolving barriers.
Translate executive priorities into clear workplans, timelines, and deliverables.
Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and analyses to support executive decision-making.

Executive & Leadership Support

Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief of Staff, providing insights, analysis, and recommendations.
Coordinate executive meetings, leadership forums, and cross-departmental workgroups; develop agendas, capture decisions, and track follow-up actions.
Draft executive communications, summaries, and talking points as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, policy, or a related field.
  Master’s degree (MPP, MPH, MHA, MBA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• 4–7 years of progressive experience in healthcare administration, operations, strategy, consulting, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This position requires a minimum of three in-office days per week in Middletown, CT.
Hybrid arrangements may be accommodated based on organizational needs.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
  Cross-functional collaboration and facilitation
  Effective written and verbal communication
  Problem-solving and decision-making
  Change management and stakeholder engagement
  Confidentiality of Information
  Core Competencies

Organization Information

The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers.
The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S.
It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states.
As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts.
As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.

Location

Knowledge and Technology Center
City: Middletown
State: Connecticut
Time Type: Full time