Director, Regional Needs Assessment and Planning

TITLE:                 Director, Regional Needs Assessment and Planning 

STATUS:             Exempt 

LOCATION:         New York, NY (Hybrid) 

REPORTS TO:     Managing Director, Medicaid

Improving Health Care for Every New Yorker  

United Hospital Fund (UHF) is dedicated to creating an effective and equitable healthcare system for all New Yorkers. As an independent nonprofit, we analyze public policy, unite diverse stakeholders, and support innovative programs to improve health and healthcare. Our mission includes breaking down barriers in health policy and delivery to ensure equitable health opportunities. UHF’s emerging new line of work, Health Equity Regional Organization (HERO), works to achieve this vision by bridging and advancing quality and equity and supporting the delivery of health-related social needs (HRSN) screening and services.

Our work focuses on:

• Enhancing care for over 7 million Medicaid members in New York.
• Bridging quality and equity in Medicaid programs.
• Supporting health-related social needs (HRSN) services to address barriers to care.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced, results-oriented leader to join a team of professionals dedicated to improving the Medicaid program with a focus on approaches to reduce health disparities, advance quality and health equity for overall populations, and support the delivery of HRSN services. The Director, Regional Needs Assessment and Planning will oversee all aspects of relationship building and information sharing with our diverse stakeholders. You will leverage your expertise in health equity, community engagement, and communication strategies to drive collaboration and ensure the voices of stakeholders are reflected in deliverables. The director will work with internal and external partners to facilitate regional needs assessment and planning activities that will result in the publication of regional health equity plans. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with Stakeholders: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy, fostering strong relationships with internal and external partners, including community members, healthcare providers, health plans, and community-based organizations. Lead the coordination of convenings, facilitating productive dialogue and consensus-building among diverse stakeholders.
• Manage Network: Manage a network of internal regional liaisons and external subcontractor partners, ensuring effective collaboration and information exchange across all levels.
• Assess Regional Needs: Oversee the development of regional needs assessments and gap analyses.
• Produce Health Equity Plans: Oversee the production and publication of regional health equity plans.
• Collaborate on Statewide Plan: Collaborate on the production and publication of a statewide health equity plan.
• Oversee Stakeholder Portal: Oversee the completion and deployment of a stakeholder-facing portal to share information, facilitate convenings, and gather information from stakeholders.
• Develop Online Communication Strategies: Oversee the development and implementation of online communication strategies, including social media platforms and other digital outlets, to connect with stakeholders and share information effectively. 

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, community outreach, or a related field.
• Health Equity Advocacy: Demonstrated experience in health equity advocacy and incorporating a health equity lens into work.
• Facilitation Skills: Proven ability to facilitate large group discussions and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Online Community Building: Expertise in online community building through social media and other digital communication channels.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Writing and Editing: Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage people and projects on time and within budget.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Master's degree preferred in public health, communications, healthcare administration, public policy, social work, or a closely related field (additional professional or lived experience could substitute for an advanced degree).

Application Details 

Applicants can apply for the Director, Regional Needs Assessment and Planning position by visiting our career page https://uhfnyc.org/about/careers/

Application deadline for first round consideration is February 7, 2025

Required documents: 

• Resume 
• Cover letter

Salary: $165,000 – $185,000

*This position is externally funded and continued employment is contingent upon the ongoing availability of that funding. It is anticipated to continue through at least March 31, 2027. 

Compensation and Benefits: United Hospital Fund offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience combined with generous benefits, including health, dental, voluntary vision, life, and disability insurance; a 403b retirement plan; paid time off; a commuting subsidy; collegial environment. 

United Hospital Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, citizenship, and marital status. People of color, all faiths and abilities, women, immigrants, veterans, LGBTQIA2S people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve, are strongly encouraged to apply to join our team.