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AVP, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Office

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Memorial Hermann Health System

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Houston

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's degree, 7+ years in EDI leadership, strategic partnership skills, healthcare knowledge, and strong communication. Must be proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • You will drive EDI strategy, enhance engagement, present progress reports, build relationships, support health equity initiatives, lead workforce efforts, manage your team, and promote professional growth.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, health equity, population health or a related field required. Master's Degree or other advanced degree in similar fields is preferred.
  • Licenses/Certifications: (None)
  • Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  • At least seven (7) years of operational leadership experience with program management, strategic partnerships, or a related role within the scope of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion.
  • Strong understanding of the healthcare landscape, trends, and challenges.
  • Proven ability to build and support an inclusive culture and build EDI capability in the workforce
  • Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills with the ability to engage and influence key partners and stakeholders.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Highly skilled in planning and organizing, able to create clarity, set goals and ensure progress in matrixed or nuanced environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze data, and make informed decisions.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented mindset with the intent of staying connected with stakeholders across the organization.
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

  • Leads and nurtures the execution of the organization's EDI strategy with leaders by operationalizing best practices and enhancing engagement across the workforce.
  • Provides program recommendations and enhancements based on research, best practices, and program evaluation.
  • Ensures appropriate alignment to strategic plans across the organization, in particular with Community Health, Human Resources, Clinical Education, the Physician Organization, and research entities within Memorial Hermann.
  • Prepares and presents regular reports to Senior Management, highlighting goals, activities, progress, and outcomes.
  • Builds effective and collaborative relationships with campus, service line, and corporate leaders, in order to successfully accomplish all principal accountabilities.
  • Ensures strong alignment and partnership with Community Health in the areas of health equity data, optimizing the Heath Equity Forum and other clinical education programming, and supporting the Joint Commission and CMS health equity requirements.
  • Provides EDI expertise to inform provider and workforce training and capability building efforts.
  • Leads EDI related workforce engagement efforts (ERGs, Safe Space Conversations, etc.). Provides direction on role and scope clarity for ERGs and leaders to ensure alignment to purpose and vision.
  • Partners closely with organizational communications and marketing team on EDI and health equity messaging and communications.
  • Leads the Office of EDI team. Assists with selection, training, retention, and performance management of department personnel.
  • Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
  • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a resource to less experienced staff.
  • Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
  • Other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the AVP, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion position?

The position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, health equity, population health, or a related field; a master's degree or other advanced degree in similar fields is preferred.

How many years of experience are necessary for this role?

At least seven (7) years of operational leadership experience in program management, strategic partnerships, or a related role within the scope of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is required.

What skills are essential for success in the AVP, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion position?

Essential skills include collaboration and relationship building, exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, strategic thinking, data analysis, planning and organizing, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

What are the primary responsibilities of the AVP, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion?

The AVP will lead the execution of the organization's EDI strategy, provide program recommendations, ensure alignment with strategic plans, prepare reports for senior management, build collaborative relationships, and lead EDI-related workforce engagement efforts, among other duties.

Who will the AVP report to within the organization?

The AVP will report to the SVP, Chief EDI Officer.

Is prior experience in healthcare required for this role?

Yes, a strong understanding of the healthcare landscape, trends, and challenges is necessary for the position.

What is the focus of the EDI Office at Memorial Hermann?

The EDI Office focuses on implementing Memorial Hermann's EDI strategy and health equity goals, promoting inclusive culture, and enhancing engagement across the workforce.

Will the AVP be involved in training and development for staff?

Yes, the AVP will provide EDI expertise to inform provider and workforce training and capability-building efforts.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the AVP is expected to participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.

What is the commitment of Memorial Hermann towards community care and employee experiences?

Memorial Hermann is committed to creating compassionate and personalized experiences for every member of the community and ensuring that employees feel cared for, heard, and valued.

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Memorial Hermann Health System

More than a century of patient-centered care. At Memorial Hermann, we are all about advancing health. Yours.

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Mission & Purpose

At Memorial Hermann, we are all about advancing health. Yours. It begins by redefining healthcare. Our 6,400 affiliated physicians and more than 26,000 employees practice evidence-based medicine with a relentless focus on quality, safety and exceptional service for all patients, consumers and Health Plan members. Our efforts continue to result in national awards and recognition, including for our nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization. With a focus on providing enhanced access to care, Memorial Hermann offers Virtual Clinic for digital access and has 300 care delivery sites conveniently located across the Greater Houston area, including our flagship hospital in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, which serves as the teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. We have proudly served this community for more than 110 years, and we contribute more than $588 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs. Because at Memorial Hermann, the health of our community is always at the center of what we do. Learn more about Memorial Hermann Health System.