Chief Innovation Officer at AFBA

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.

Collective Bargaining Unit: None

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 provisions 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.
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary.

Typical Duties

• Develops and executes 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 including those who don't necessarily see themselves as linked to health care, with the aim of discovering new perspectives and emerging trends to drive equitable CCH transformation.
• Supervises and manages the efforts of staff and resources supporting all phases of design and process improvement implementation.
• Develops background and briefing materials to support outreach to build key strategic relationships that will help achieve CCH priorities.
• Defines, segments, prioritizes and reaches out to influential partners. Translates research into practical, applicable knowledge and tactics to present information that encourages the adoption of new innovative approaches and the bridging of business with health care issues.
• Monitors and evaluates program outcomes, using data to inform improvements and innovations. Implement policies and procedures that promote high standards of equitable clinical care and administrative.
• Identifies, develops and executes high-impact innovation strategy and roadmap aligned to strategic business goals, equity growth goals, and priorities.
• Manages a balanced portfolio of growth projects that span sustaining and disruptive initiatives focused on product, service, process, and business model innovation.
• Works closely with the business teams to create viable business models and commercialization strategies for mature.
• Develops and maintains strong ties with teams; educate and train teams on new solutions and innovations; drive innovation, presentations and innovation sessions.
• Acts as the innovation champion for CCH. Promote company-wide participation in creation and protection for standard practices. Educate and provide necessary support for new equitable innovators in the company and lead by example.
• Ensures timely, successful implementation of innovation initiatives.
• Creates, tracks and reports on innovation metrics and business impact on a regular basis.
• Ensures external acquired funding effectively supports the infrastructures of existing, new and proposed health care programs and initiatives; provides assistance with the design, development and implementation with the intent of improving equitable health and quality of life throughout Cook County.
• Stays 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.
• Performs 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 i.e., role such as nonprofit, healthcare, government, and/or academic medical center.
• 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 implementing innovative change, planning, and problem-solving in a healthcare setting.
• Five (5) years of experience with organizational planning and project management 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 necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task and work to deadlines.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
• Strong supervisory/people management skills.
• Strong critical thinker with excellent judgment and keen analytical and business strategy skills.
• Effective analytical ability to develop and analyze options, recommend and project manage implementation to solve complex problems and issues.
• Ability to effectively and cost efficiently integrate external funds to support program and initiative infrastructure.
• Ability to create and respond to novel and innovative approaches to change organizational systems and culture; forward thinker.
• Ability to turn research and data into relevant information and actionable strategy with the aim of driving and maximizing partnership opportunities.
• Ability to work across internal and external teams with the ability to inspire others to work toward shared goals.
• Ability to master and utilize tools and platforms for engagement, client management and social networking.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

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)

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

Veteran Preference

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When applying for employment with Cook County Health, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference.

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

"Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview."

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCH is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.