East Bay Community Health Manager

About the Role

Designs and implements the strategic and ongoing development in a defined geographic area to provide health care programs and other services to vulnerable populations as identified through the operating units Community Health Needs Assessment. Manages multiple projects and resources, including leading and securing funds for community health programs/initiatives, and coordinating all community benefit activities in alignment with system and operating unit goals. Develops and maintains relationships with key community and business leaders to identify potential collaborative partners and efforts aimed at positively impacting the community.

Identifies, plans, coordinates, implements, monitors, and evaluates effective community programs and direct service partnerships that aim to improve community health, support the underserved, and advance Sutter Health's reputation and not-for-profit mission. Manages program implementation, assists with budget development, and evaluates programs within the assigned geography. Leads a team of Coordinators and/or Analysts in delivering programs.

Responsibilities

• Helps lead, design, and implement programs or initiatives based on identified community needs.
• Develops and oversees implementation of affiliates' Community Benefits Plans as mandated by Senate Bill 697 (SB 697) and IRS requirements.
• Manages the creation, distribution, and implementation of the tri-annual Community Health Needs Assessment for defined geographic areas or affiliates.
• Assists in determining Sutter Health’s participation in relevant community collaborative efforts and explores new opportunities for leadership involvement.
• Helps develop and implement Operating Unit (OU) Wide Health Initiatives on behalf of affiliates.
• Provides input and strategic design around Charity Care, Medi-Cal, and health access program partnerships.
• Implements and manages direct service community health programs and clinics.
• Analyzes existing community benefit activity and its effectiveness, making recommendations on programs and resource allocation.
• Understands the political climate and informs community and municipal public health stakeholders about affiliate programs and services.
• Assists in developing an organization plan for external audiences and an annual Strategic Community Health Plan.
• Collaborates on the scope of work for the Community Needs Assessment with other regional health systems.
• Identifies opportunities for collaboration with community-based organizations to improve community health.
• Develops and oversees strategy to strengthen the network of Federally Qualified Health Centers and community clinics.
• Works across the Sutter Health network to develop and expand best practices and streamline processes.
• Ensures coordination of Community Benefit Planning with the Strategic planning process.
• Manages the development of the OU’s annual Strategic Community Benefit Plan for defined geographic areas or affiliates.
• Manages OU community benefit activities, including events, programs, grants, and sponsorships.
• Engages with local community, school, and government agencies, as well as not-for-profit organizations.
• Creates strategic outreach plans for engaging elected officials and educating them about Community Benefits efforts.
• Collaborates with various Sutter Health departments (Finance, Compliance, Legal, Facility Development, Communications, Business Development) to maintain and enhance Sutter Health’s community standing.
• Advances and manages community-wide strategies around identified priorities and focus areas.
• Manages and oversees the Community Benefit program and assigned resources, including staffing evaluations and gap analysis.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations, recruits, interviews, and selects staff.
• Manages relationships with multiple community organizations and public officials on behalf of Sutter Health affiliates.
• Works directly with community-based non-profit groups to conduct needs assessments and develop programs.
• Assists in securing continued funding through philanthropic foundations, researching grant opportunities, and writing proposals.
• Manages documentation and reporting of all affiliate community benefit activities using the CBISA system.
• Assists in creating proposals for grants to Federal, state, and County organizations.
• Develops programs and implementation plans in partnership with medical staff, social workers, and community program leaders.
• Manages the required annual community benefit report for the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
• Manages data and programmatic outcome collection and reporting for defined geographic areas or affiliates.
• Manages the Community Benefit budget and ensures adherence to an annual payment schedule.
• Reports to affiliate administrative and management teams on community benefit activities throughout the year.
• Presents Community Benefit and Government Relations updates to leadership teams and management meetings.
• Manages projects developed and implemented through the Community Benefit Department.
• Manages grants and sponsorships to community-based non-profits serving the poor and uninsured.
• Develops the annual Community Benefit Report for the community regarding OU charity care and quantifiable benefits.
• Monitors federal, state, and local regulatory reporting on community benefit activities.
• Manages local-level reporting, including Development Agreements and local Charity Care Reports.
• Serves as the OU’s representative to key community coalitions, meetings, and forums.
• Provides support and strategy for community relations activities, acting as a liaison between Sutter Health and the community.
• Provides hands-on coordination assistance to community benefit initiatives in local communities.
• Links the OU to system-wide Community Benefit activities.

Qualifications

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 8 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Significant understanding of community-based organizations and local/statewide Foundations and government agencies.
• Knowledge of public relations and event coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with executives and senior management teams.

Schedule

• Full-time, days.
• Monday through Friday.
• Weekend work as needed.
• 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.