Indiana Primary Health Care Association, Inc. (IPHCA)
Application
Details
Posted: 04-Nov-24
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Chiefs / Directors / Dept. Heads
Executive
Sector:
Advocacy / Non-Profit
Required Education:
Masters
Internal Number: HCCNDIR
What is IPHCA
Since 1982, The Indiana Primary Health Care Association, Inc. (IPHCA), has advocated for quality health care for all persons residing in Indiana. IPHCA is in the Primary Care Association (PCA) in Indiana and supports the development of community-oriented primary care initiatives, including Community Health Centers (CHCs).
Included in IPHCA's broad definition of primary care are medical, dental, and behavioral health services. IPHCA has a diverse membership that provides for CHCs, interested individuals, and organizations that support IPHCA's critical mission.
SUMMARY
The HCCN Director advances IPHCA’s mission by leading the training, technical assistance, and quality improvement work of participating health centers (PHCs) to achieve HCCN program goals. The HCCN Director influences a variety of internal and external stakeholders to ensure network success.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Develops and manages both activities and staff to ensure the attainment of HCCN goals.
Provides leadership for the HCCN committee, with responsibilities for the work and progress of the HCCN
Coordinates with PHCs to establish individual work plans aligned with overall HCCN goals. Tracks and reports progress towards CEO, HCCN Advisory Committee, and the IPHCA Board goals.
Represents PHCs to consultants, partners, and stakeholders involved with HCCN initiatives.
Coordinates and deploys resources to meet individual PHC and HCCN goals and support projects.
Support the Clinically Integrated Network of Indiana in initiatives alignment, measurement and reporting, and other projects as needed.
CRITICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIORS
Planning skills, strategic as well as tactical
Ability to prioritize and organize in multiple arenas: issues, tasks, people, and time
Ability to view issues and problems from a strategic perspective
Ability to analyze data and information to assess trends and draw conclusions
Ability to effectively analyze cause and effects, develop appropriate solutions, and implement and test solutions
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on listening and feedback
Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals with diverse educational backgrounds and skill levels
Demonstrated experience in managing others toward achieving goals
Effective negotiation and persuasion skills
Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal guidelines for community health centers
Demonstrated understanding of fundamental business principles, including employment laws
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in public health, informatics, business, clinical, or related fields preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in a management/senior management/executive-level position. Experience with health IT and information systems planning is preferred.
LOCATION AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The organization's staff works primarily remotely, with periodic required office hours, on-site meetings and training, and other in-person events and activities.
About Indiana Primary Health Care Association, Inc. (IPHCA)
Since 1982, The Indiana Primary Health Care Association, Inc. (IPHCA), has advocated for quality health care for all persons residing in Indiana. IPHCA supports the development of community-oriented primary care initiatives, including Community Health Centers (CHCs).
Included in IPHCA’s broad definition of primary care are medical, dental, and behavioral health services. IPHCA has a diverse membership that provides for CHCs, interested individuals, and organizations that support IPHCA’s critical mission.
Access to quality, affordable primary health care – especially by those who most need but can least afford it – is one of the major social and economic issues facing both Indiana and the nation today.
Indiana’s challenge is perhaps best seen in one statistic: roughly 12% of Hoosiers (732,000+ people) have no health insurance at all. Many of these uninsured are children and the majority struggle in low-wage jobs. In 2007, roughly 15% of Hoosiers had incomes below the poverty line; this saps Indiana’s ability to maintain a vibrant economy.
Thankfully, there’s a compassionate and proven response – Community Health Centers (CHCs). For more than 45 years, CHCs have been an i...ntegral part of the nation’s “safety net”. They are community-oriented and provide whole-person care, starting with primary care providers in modern offices. Last year, Indiana’s CHCs were “health care homes” for 500,000+ patients. Roughly 90% of CHC patients have incomes below 200% of the Federal poverty level (with about 65% falling below 100% of poverty.
The Indiana Primary Health Care Association is the statewide association that fosters the work of these critical Health Centers. Our mission is to champion the development and delivery of accessible, community-driven quality health care. We support existing CHCs, help start new ones, advocate for Hoosiers most in need, and address the crucial problems of health care access and quality in Indiana.