Managing Director of Medicaid

Improving Health Care for Every New YorkerUnited 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 looking for a highly experienced and results-oriented leader to oversee UHF’s Medicaid portfolio and the implementation of our state funded HERO. This role reports to the Senior Vice President for Policy and Program and may report to the President and CEO on a project specific basis.The Managing Director of Medicaid will guide multiple complex workflows to meet time-sensitive deliverables. These workflows include big data aggregation and analysis, qualitative research for health needs assessments and health equity plans, stakeholder engagement, and research for program and policy improvement recommendations, especially regarding value-based payment.We expect you to use your project management and healthcare expertise, especially in Medicaid, to lead a team of directors and their reports. You will co-design, manage, and implement Medicaid portfolio strategies and activities.The Managing Director of Medicaid will represent UHF externally and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders. This collaboration will inform portfolio activities and engage stakeholders in creating deliverables. In addition, you will also manage portfolio funders and subcontract partners.The Managing Director will be responsible for the following activities and deliverables : Coordinating data from various sources including, but not limited to, the Social Care Networks (SCNs), Workforce Investment Organizations (WIOs), and the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY) to assess and address areas for improvement in health care quality and equity outcomes including the identification of disparities in health care delivery.Conducting regional needs assessments, perform data-driven annual regional planning, and draft and publish a statewide health equity plan (informed by regional health equity plans).Identifying health care workforce-related needs and gaps.Convening regional stakeholder engagement sessions.Making recommendations to support advanced value-based arrangements and develop options for incorporating HRSN into VBP methodologies.Drafting and publishing initial health equity plans and health factor baseline data on Medicaid populations.Key Responsibilities : Provide Strategic Leadership and Direction : Ensure alignment with organizational wide goals and objectives for assigned portfolio of projects.Mentor and Lead Team : Lead and motivate a team of at least three direct reports (line-directors) and their direct reports, facilitating a collaborative and high-performing work environment.Manage Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, including government agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations.Oversee Project Execution and Innovation : Oversee all aspects of project execution, including risk management, issue resolution, and quality assurance.Manage Subcontractor Relationships : Ensure on-time, on-budget deliverables, and collaborate with the business office on subcontract management and funder reporting.Collaborate with Senior Leadership and Communications : Actively participate in UHF management and staff engagement activities, sharing knowledge across divisions and departments while upholding UHF’s core values.Stay Informed : Stay abreast of current trends and developments in health care policy, regulations, and funding mechanisms, particularly Medicaid.Required Qualifications : Experience and Project Leadership : Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in health care, Medicaid policies, leadership and / or project management.Medicaid and Stakeholder Engagement : Strong understanding of Medicaid, stakeholder engagement, and the New York State health ecosystem.Communication Skills : Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.Teamwork and Leadership : Ability and motivation to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills : Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Technical Proficiency : Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.Preferred Qualifications : Educational Background : Master's degree preferred in health care administration, public health, social work, or a closely related field.Technical Proficiency : Salesforce or similar customer relationship management tool experience preferred.Seniority level : DirectorEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Business Development, Administrative, and ManagementIndustries : Public Health, Health and Human Services, and Public Policy Offices#J-18808-Ljbffr