Community Health Manager (Part-time)

Overview Are you ready to join an organization where you can be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives? Envision all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, we get to work toward that goal every single day. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? you bet! This is satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives. You can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. You will connect with people and make a lifesaving impact. You will partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare. Due to the current pandemic, daily travel is minimal and voluntary to ensure the health and safety of staff. There is no overnight travel currently. In the future, this position may resume daily and/or overnight travel. All AHA offices are closed and staff are currently working from home. In the future, this position will resume to being based in the local office. Responsibilities The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Community Health Manager (Part Time) , based in Delaware. The primary focus for this position is related to implementation of blood pressure focused initiatives within clinics that support the AHA’s Blood Pressure Control strategic plan, as well as working with community and faith-based organizations to implement the evidenced-based initiatives. This is a grant- funded, temporary, part time (20/hours per week) implementer position anticipated for 6-9 months. The Community Health Manager will develop and implement a robust market plan to increase clinic engagement programs focusing on our national Target: Blood Pressure (Target: BP) Recognition Program, as well as community-based and self-monitoring initiatives. Target: BP is a joint effort between the AHA and the American Medical Association to help participating practices to achieve high levels of blood pressure control using the latest AHA evidenced-based guidelines, with the goal of motivating hospitals, medical practices, practitioners, and health services organizations to prioritize blood pressure control and improve patient outcomes. Healthcare providers will be recruited to join the program and work within their systems to increase their control rates for High Blood Pressure patients. Essential Job Duties:

• Function as the primary internal and external contact and resource for the program.
• Promote and expand positive community relations through active outreach.
• Work with the staff of physician’s practices and clinics to enroll online for Target: BP Recognition and upload data into the recognition portal.
• Review data collected from various sources, collaborate with clinical teams on quality and process improvement recommendations to improve performance.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with clinic accounts, and other key healthcare stakeholder activities with regards to blood pressure control processes.
• Work with clinical teams (Physicians, Nurses, Quality Improvement, etc.) on quality and process improvement initiatives, specifically with regards to blood pressure.
• Where feasible, host lunch and learn sessions with lead nurse, and/or medical directors on how to sign-up for the Target BP Recognition, and how to upload data in the online AMA Target:BP Recognition portal.
• Engage and educate the community with regards to blood pressure resources (coordinate and facilitate market workshops, training, etc. with community, and faith-based organizations) and other health-related initiatives as identified.
• Build meaningful volunteer partnerships to advance the mission of the AHA.
• Manage the Hypertension Network and recruit additional members.
• Regularly evaluate and report on progress towards stated objectives and provide support for achievement of the grant funding deliverables. Facilitate the completion of pre- and post-evaluations.

Qualifications Qualified candidates are highly motivated to further the mission of the American Heart Association and possess the following skills, education, and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in health education, nursing, health administration, public health, health science, business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to productively participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment and manage large projects ensuring deadline compliance with minimal supervision.
• Highly effective organization, multi-tasking, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct meetings with internal staff and volunteers including interacting with external partners/sponsors representing AHA to the public, as necessary.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate daily with staff from various teams.
• Ability to work, as needed, outside standard business hours and travel within territory served.

Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:

• Knowledge of health care systems, clinical settings, public health, voluntary health organizations, social determinants of health, and nonprofit organizations.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment and management to drive health impact goals.
• Experience with data analysis a plus.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.   EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities Location US-DE-Newark Posted Date 6 hours ago (5/11/2021 11:53 PM) Requisition ID 2021-6961 Job Family Group Health Strategies & Programs Job Category Health Strategies Location: Newark, DE