Project Manager, Health Systems North

About the role

NYC Treat to Quit at Public Health Solutions seeks a Project Manager, Health Systems who will:

• Identify and lead the implementation of health systems engagement strategies with hospitals, clinics, behavioral health centers and FQHCs, within the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island.
• Support integration of evidence-based cessation interventions, staff training, EHR prompts, and continuous quality improvement efforts to strengthen clinical systems change.
• Work closely with the NYC Treat to Quit team and receive direction from the Senior Health Systems Manager under the guidance of the Program Director.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager Health Systems will:

• Understand and implement the NYS Department of Health Tobacco Control Program’s strategic plan as well as support the development and implementation of PHS’ tobacco control strategic plan.
• Partner with and provide education, technical assistance, and implementation support, including but not limited to Community Health Centers (CHCs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), NYS Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBTQIA+) Health & Human Services Network and systems that serve people with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder, and other health care provider organizations.
• Collaborate with the NYC Treat to Quit staff to achieve region specific work plan deliverables.
• Engage in clinical engagement and systems change work, including implementing and enhancing tobacco cessation policies and protocols, training staff, and collaborating with clinical leadership, quality improvement teams, and IT/EHR staff.
• Support the implementation of tobacco-free policies, strengthen referral pathways, and promote integration of cessation services into clinical workflows.
• Promote the long-term integration and sustainability of tobacco dependence treatment practices within clinical workflows and organizational policies.
• Lead and coordinate outreach, training, engagement, and education activities with healthcare systems, clinical leadership, behavioral health providers, and key stakeholders to support implementation of evidence-based tobacco treatment and systems change initiatives.
• Coordinate health system activities, including provider trainings, clinical meetings, quality improvement sessions, and partner-led initiatives that support tobacco cessation education and service delivery.
• Aid clinical leadership in monitoring program implementation, progress, and performance measures; identify barriers and propose continuous quality improvement strategies.
• Support health systems in tracking and using tobacco cessation performance data to improve implementation, identify disparities, and strengthen quality improvement efforts.
• Utilize traditional and digital communication channels to engage clinical leadership, healthcare administrators, and policy makers, including development of educational materials, presentations, and written communications such as newsletters and op-eds to support program goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working on initiatives integrating public health in healthcare and behavioral health systems.
• Demonstrated experience with policy and community health systems interventions, health systems initiatives, and partnership building.
• Knowledge of tobacco cessation best practices, treatment approaches, and emerging tobacco control issues (a plus).
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to establish positive connections and ongoing communication with clinical leadership, community leaders, and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver structured training rooted in adult learning principles and organize and facilitate initiatives to foster engagement with healthcare entities.
• Engage with healthcare partners during non-traditional work times which can include evenings, weekends, and willingness to have a flexible schedule.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks, projects, and assignments with competing priorities.
• Must be able to work independently as well as be a team member.
• Familiarity with New York City communities and neighborhoods strongly preferred.
• Must be able to travel in between NYC boroughs, across NYS for participation in mandatory state meetings and when eligible across the nation for participation in trainings and conferences.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm, 35 hours per week.