Company: Multnomah County
Job Title: Director of Quality & Process Improvement
Company Description: Multnomah County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners, consisting of non-partisan members elected from designated districts, and the Chair of the Board, who is elected at large. In addition to legislative leadership, the Chair also provides executive direction as the County’s CEO. The County workforce of about 4,500 regular employees provides a wide variety of services to the community through nine County Departments including libraries, social services, health clinics and regulatory health services, supervision/custody for juvenile and adult offenders, criminal prosecution, land use and transportation and law enforcement for unincorporated areas.
Integrated Clinical Services group is the program within the Health Department that contains a large urban Community Health Center serving the needs of uninsured, low income and underserved residents in Portland, Oregon. The County has been a direct grantee of the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) since 1977.
The County is Oregon’s largest community health center, with over 1,000 employees providing services through school based health centers (13 sites), primary care (7 sites), dental (4 sites) and correctional health. We take a leadership role in many local, state, and regional safety net initiatives. Our long range strategic plan includes strategies that seek to increase coordination and minimize redundancy within our clinical systems while continuing to maintain and strengthen our community connections and partnerships.
Pay: $61,093.00 – $94,325.00 Per Year
The Position
The Director of Quality and Process Improvement is a senior leader within the Integrated Clinical Services group of the Health Department. This person manages the following programs: Quality and Process, Safety, Health IT Systems, BPHC Grant Management, and ICS Administrative Support. Primary emphasis is on leading quality improvement, performance excellence, planning and organizing the resources of all programs and coordinating the efforts of all subordinate management personnel.
About the Area
In recent years, Multnomah County, Oregon, has been featured in several national publications as one of the most livable and desirable areas in the country. The County offers natural splendor and urban amenities alike: it is home to the scenic wonders of the Columbia River Gorge and the western slopes of picturesque Mt. Hood, as well as to the urban sophistication of Portland, Oregon’s largest city. For miles upon miles of pristine beaches, rugged coves and quiet coastal communities, Multnomah County is only a short drive away from the Oregon Coast.
Portland, the City of Roses, is the largest city in Multnomah County. It is populated by friendly people and surrounded by breathtaking beauty. Its residents enjoy clean air and streets and are recognized for a long-standing commitment to the environment and protecting “quality of life”. Arts thrive in Portland’s culturally rich community. Cultural attractions include theater, opera, ballet, symphony, concerts, festivals and many galleries and museums.
The County’s population has grown substantially in recent years to 680,000. The population of the entire metro area is 2,100,000. More information about the Portland metro area is available at www.travelportland.com, and www.portlandalliance.com.
Multnomah County Governance and Workforce:
Multnomah County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners, consisting of non-partisan members elected from designated districts, and the Chair of the Board, who is elected at large. In addition to legislative leadership, the Chair also provides executive direction as the County’s CEO. The County workforce of about 4,500 regular employees provides a wide variety of services to the community through nine County Departments including libraries, social services, health clinics and regulatory health services, supervision/custody for juvenile and adult offenders, criminal prosecution, land use and transportation and law enforcement for unincorporated areas.
Integrated Clinical Services group is the program within the Health Department that contains a large urban Community Health Center serving the needs of uninsured, low income and underserved residents in Portland, Oregon. The County has been a direct grantee of the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) since 1977.
The County is Oregon’s largest community health center, with over 1000 employees providing services through school based health centers (13 sites), primary care (7 sites), dental (4 sites) and correctional health. We take a leadership role in many local, state, and regional safety net initiatives. Our long range strategic plan includes strategies that seek to increase coordination and minimize redundancy within our clinical systems while continuing to maintain and strengthen our community connections and partnerships.
Successful candidates will have professional experience that demonstrates strong interpersonal and analytical skills, clinical leadership, and systems thinking. The successful candidate will enjoy collaborating with clinical and operational leadership, communicating a compelling vision for continuous clinical and service quality outcomes. We are seeking a confident leader, with a commitment to our vision of increasing access and quality to vulnerable populations to serve as Director of Quality & Process Improvement. Salary Range is $61,093 to $94,325 annually (DOE).
To apply, please visit our job opportunities website:
www.multcojobs.org Job# 9360-28
For further questions, please contact Leisa Vandehey at leisa.d.vandehey@co.multnomah.or.us.
