Chief Innovation Officer at National Medical Association

Opening Date: Oct 21, 2024 Closing Date: Nov 4, 2024

Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:00 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.

Posting Salary: MIN $203,451 MAX $241,194

Organization: Health and Hospital Systems

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

The Chief Innovation Officer assists in the design and financial development of innovative health care programs and initiatives. The primary focus is to leverage Cook County Health's (CCH) reputational, programmatic, and financial assets through relationships with organizations that align with its mission, values and aims of improved health and quality of life. These alignment efforts will also identify merging trends and innovative ideas to accelerate and drive positive transformation throughout CCH and in the communities we serve.

The Chief Innovation Officer has direct supervisory responsibility for Change Institute staff, who provide assistance with these endeavors including the development and management of a portfolio of grant opportunities, donors and donor prospects and other partner relationships.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings.

Discipline

• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels.
• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Supervision

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices.
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Management

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH's systemic development and success.
• Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures.
• Use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform necessary functions such as hiring, transferring, suspending, laying off, recalling, promoting, discharging, assigning, directing or disciplining employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary.

Typical Duties

• Develop and execute a CCH-wide strategy for engaging influential partners from diverse perspectives, national philanthropic and health and well-being organizations, businesses, community organizations, non-profits, civic leaders, researchers and others.
• Supervise and manage the efforts of staff and resources supporting all phases of design and process improvement implementation.
• Develop background and briefing materials to support outreach to build key strategic relationships that will help achieve CCH priorities.
• Define, segment, prioritize and reach out to influential partners.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, using data to inform improvements and innovations.
• Identify, develop and execute high-impact innovation strategy and roadmap aligned to strategic business goals.
• Manage a balanced portfolio of growth projects focused on product, service, process, and business model innovation.
• Work closely with business teams to create viable business models and commercialization strategies.
• Act as the innovation champion for CCH.
• Ensure timely, successful implementation of innovation initiatives.
• Create, track and report on innovation metrics and business impact.
• Stay current with emerging trends related to equity, healthcare innovation, and opportunities for change.
• Must be able to travel as required to support the design and development of innovative health care programs and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of strategic or innovation experience.
• Three (3) years of experience implementing innovative change, planning, and problem-solving.
• Three (3) years of experience with organizational planning and project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong supervisory/people management skills.
• Ability to work across internal and external teams.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.