Director - Health Equity Access Job Description Overview Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Health Equity’s leadership team in the role of Director – Health Equity. The Director of Health Equity is responsible for working with the senior leadership team and key stakeholders across the IU Health system to develop and direct IU Health's health equity 5–10-year system-wide strategic plan to deliver equitable access, experience, and outcomes to IU’s diverse patient populations and the communities that we serve. This Director leads the development and execution of programs and activities that support equitable care, with a clinical portfolio that currently focuses on, but is not limited to, Cardiovascular Health Equity and Behavioral Health Equity. This role leads the implementation, execution, and outcome evaluation of a program of work aimed at measuring and detecting disparities and combating health care inequities with evidence-based interventions and performance improvement strategies to drive more equitable patient access and clinical outcomes. This leader is accountable for the developing and directing the successful execution of health equity strategies and initiatives, along with their financial management. The director oversees a portfolio of grant funded interventions and has oversight for ensuring key performance measure reporting, invoicing, and reimbursements occur. This leader works closely with Community Health team to develop relationships with community health partners and creates and fosters strategic partnerships. This role seeks outside funding to promote programming across the state through the wise use of scarce resources. This position ensures performance metrics are incorporated into transformational improvement efforts, utilizing A3 thinking and tools. The Director develops, monitors, and reports on operational performance, trending analysis, and special projects related to growth and financial performance. This Director will represent our clinical health equity efforts externally across the organization and in various internal leadership settings. Key Relationships Reports to: Chief Health Equity Officer Candidate Qualifications Candidates for the position will be selected from a diverse pool and will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies. Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's Degree is preferred. Requires 8 years of relevant experience. Requires 4 years of people leader experience. Clinical background or training preferred. Knowledge required in quality or process improvement, public health, strategic planning and partnerships, managing, engaging, and development teams, data interpretation, performance measurement, and A3 thinking. Experience leading clinical operations or clinical quality improvement preferred. Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our diverse organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. Indiana University Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.