Director of Quality Improvement Science

Director of Quality Improvement Science

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.
• Selected candidate may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Center’s QI Science strategy, staff, and projects.
• Directing managers, staff, and projects for the Quality Improvement section of the organization.
• Recruiting, hiring, and training managers and staff.
• Working with senior staff to set organizational goals, define priorities, and execute short and long-term strategic plans.
• Coordinating the activities of researchers, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors assigned to projects.
• Establishing training programs, coaching initiatives, and frameworks for integrating QI methodologies into various projects.
• Developing and expanding GRC workforce capabilities by integrating new technology, analytic strategies, and other methods to advance QI science.
• Enhancing patient and community engagement by developing strategies that integrate lived experiences and measure patient-centered outcomes.
• Fostering collaboration with healthcare leaders, including Colleges of Medicine (CoMs), medical associations, and clinical partners, to advance QI initiatives.
• Strengthening partnerships with state agencies and engaging with entities such as ODH, ODM, ODCY, and DODD to align efforts for population health improvement.
• Diversifying GRC’s funding portfolio, leading grant applications, and identifying new revenue sources.
• Advancing QI research and dissemination by publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals and launching a monthly newsletter to highlight project outcomes and policy changes.
• Leading strategic planning efforts to expand GRC’s impact in maternal and child health, behavioral health, and community health factors.
• Supporting new project start-ups and development by managing teams of investigators, project directors, and researchers.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 15 years of leadership and institutional management experience in academia, government, or related non-governmental organizations is preferred.
• A strong record of organizational development, leadership, and project management is essential.
• The ability to lead project management teams and strategically align initiatives with organizational goals is crucial.
• Candidates should possess a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary for engaging diverse stakeholders.