Senior Director, Population Health

About the role

The Senior Director, Population Health provides leadership in the development and implementation of the IEHP Population Health strategy and program, with direct oversight over population health management regulatory requirements related to low-risk Members. The Senior Director works closely with key stakeholders and partners to ensure IEHP compliance with population health requirements under NCQA, Medi-Cal, and Covered California.

The position directly supervises the IEHP Health Education, Promotion, and Prevention Department, the Community Behavioral Health Department, as well as the Population Health Unit, and coordinates activities with other IEHP leaders and external partners. The role is key in partnership work with county public health departments on initiatives such as Community Health Assessments and Community Health Improvement efforts. The position also oversees partnership meetings and MOUs related to Population Health, as required in the 2024 Medi-Cal contract, and may play a key role in IEHP strategic plan initiatives under Optimal Care and Vibrant Health.

The Senior Director, Population Health reports to the Vice President, Population Health & CalAIM and collaborates with senior management teams at IEHP and partner agencies, both locally and at the State/Nation level, to ensure strategic priorities are met with a focus on improving population health in the Inland Empire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of IEHP’s Population Health strategy and program.
• Oversee population health management regulatory requirements for low-risk Members.
• Ensure compliance with NCQA, Medi-Cal, and Covered California population health requirements.
• Supervise the Health Education, Promotion, and Prevention Department, Community Behavioral Health Department, and Population Health Unit.
• Coordinate activities with IEHP leaders and external partners.
• Lead partnership efforts with county public health departments on Community Health Assessments and Community Health Improvement initiatives.
• Oversee partnership meetings and MOUs related to Population Health as required by the 2024 Medi-Cal contract.
• Contribute to IEHP’s strategic plan initiatives under Optimal Care and Vibrant Health.
• Collaborate with senior management teams to meet organizational strategic priorities.
• Incorporate IEHP’s Quality Program goals, including HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.

Requirements

• Ten (10) years of experience in a population health-related role, including at least five (5) years in a health plan or health system.
• Experience in public health programming, research and evaluation, community collaborative work, and/or policy analysis preferred.
• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution required.

In lieu of a Master’s degree, both of the following are required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Possession of an active, unrestricted, and unencumbered clinical licensure issued by the appropriate California State Board (RN, LCSW, LMFT, MD/DO or similar).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, including quality assessment and improvement, program development and evaluation, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Understanding of principles of effective supervision and organization.
• Familiarity with Managed Care Plan regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in microcomputer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) is helpful.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• State-of-the-art fitness center on-site.
• Medical insurance with dental and vision coverage.
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability options.
• Career advancement opportunities and professional development.
• Wellness programs promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible Spending Account for health care and childcare.
• CalPERS retirement plan.
• 457(b) option with a contribution match.
• Paid life insurance for employees.
• Pet care insurance.

Pay

Pay Range: $220,043.20 USD Annually - $302,536.00 USD Annually