Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community.

Job Summary:

Advances an integrated community health strategy that aligns community health, population health and care coordination leadership, resources and partners. Develops, coordinates and evaluates projects related to community health activities that align our community involvement and relationships with our Mission. Works with community partners to coordinate and improve the health for low income and vulnerable communities. Oversees the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and Community Health Implementation Plan (CHIP) process as well as the community benefit reporting.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, public health or related field or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Masters Degree in public health, healthcare administration or related discipline: Preferred
• Five years relevant experience: Preferred
• One years leadership experience in healthcare, education or non-profit: Preferred
• Demonstrated experience in community and population health management and experience building effective relationships with leadership internally and key stakeholders outside of the organization: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive community health strategy and program in support of the systems strategy, vision, values and goals. Identifies and implements community health best practices from across the system. Represents organizations community health interests with external parties and develops partnerships with community resources.
• Oversees CHNA, CHIP and CB reporting systems and processes. Ensures compliance with 501r regulatory requirements.
• Facilitates collaboration and alignment with population health initiatives by implementing strategies to support defined populations, developing community capabilities, systems and processes to manage super utilizers. Works with clinical leaders to align clinical care with community resources to impact social determinants.
• Creates alignment between operational realities, strategic initiatives and community opportunities. Works with marketing, chaplains, employee wellness, volunteer coordination and other departments as appropriate to align strategic initiatives. Identifies opportunities for employee engagement in the community.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.