Director, Quality Initiatives

Overview

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Quality Initiatives and leading a team of ten this position will provide strategic direction and management for American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) quality initiatives, including the Pediatric Quality Networks, Project ECHO and quality focused groups that provide opportunities for members in implementing evidence-based processes that improve care for children using quality improvement methodologies.

Qualifications Include:

·       Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field required, with a focus on health education, program evaluation or measurement. Master’s degree preferred.

·       At least six years of related experience in QI program development, implementation, and evaluation related to medical education and/or health systems required, including budget management and supervising staff.  Experience with child health/ clinical QI initiatives, grant management, and medical association a plus.

·       Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, fiscal management, negotiation, diplomacy, critical thinking, and verbal/written communication required, as well as a solid understanding of quality improvement principles such as Model for Improvement, Six Sigma, and/or LEAN.

·        Must be a strategic thinker and skilled in leading and developing staff, as well as promoting and maintaining a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment, with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

·       Must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, take initiative, lead teams of multiple partners, and collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituents.

·       Strong technical acumen essential with proficiency in MS Office and statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS), and the ability to learn and apply new technologies to advance work initiatives; experience with data mining techniques and related software, virtual meeting platforms (e.g., WebEx, Teams), and budgeting software (e.g., Acumatica) preferred.

·       Some travel and evening/weekend work required, as well as the ability to be flexible with work schedule to accommodate physicians’ availability.

 

To learn more about the organization, see the full job description, and apply for the position, please visit https://www.aap.org/employment.

 

Why work for the AAP?

·       Flexible hours and a focus on work/life balance.

·       State-of-the-art building equipped with standing desks, treadmill desks, cycle desks, on-site fitness center, and on-site exercise classes.

·       An on-site cafeteria with food costs that are subsidized by AAP.

·       Strong focus on mental health and wellness.

·       Tuition reimbursement.

·       Competitive PTO and sick leave.

·       Excellent parental benefits, including adoption assistance.

·       A full list of benefits can be found here (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://downloads.aap.org/DOHRAS/BenefitsAtAAP.pdf).

Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the Itasca, IL office per month.

The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.

 

Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of reasonable accommodation regarding the job application process may call 630-626-6297. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.