Director of Communications & Grants Management

THE OREGON HEALTH CARE QUALITY CORPORATION AND COMMUNITY The Oregon Health Care Quality Corporation is a non-profit organization that brings measurable improvement to the quality and value of health care in Oregon. The Quality Corporation coordinates projects that lead to real solutions for improving health care quality through better information and increased statewide collaboration. We help doctors, hospitals, insurers, providers, purchasers, government agencies, and consumers work together to accomplish what they cannot do alone.

POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Executive Director, this individual leads communications and coordinates the Quality Corp’s largest grant. S/he develops and implements a variety of strategies to communicate the Quality Corp’s value proposition and initiatives to internal and external audiences. S/he plans, administers, manages, directs and coordinates activities to assure satisfactory execution of the Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q) project. Responsibilities • Develop and implement coordinated communication strategies to convey the Quality Corp value proposition and strategic initiatives through its Web site, newsletters, consumer materials, media relations, and technical reports. • Lead the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Aligning Forces for Quality grant team. Support effective engagement of the community-based Leadership Team. Develop and monitor project plans. Coordinate grant proposals, progress reports, evaluation, and consumer engagement strategies and activities. Manage relationships with the granting foundations. • Coordinate production of highly technical products, including grant proposals, health care quality reports, and tools for providers and consumers. • Develop and convene gatherings of strategic partners, and stakeholder organizations through events such as work groups, roundtable discussions and learning sessions. • Oversee the project work and performance of contractors and staff for management of consumer and technical materials, website content, and general communications with all stakeholders. • Design and deploy strategies to sustain strong relationships with key external organizations to include provider associations, public sector agencies, employers, business groups, and consumer organizations.

BACKGROUND AND COMPETENCIES • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage complex processes involving coordination of multiple parallel tasks and organizations. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technically difficult and politically sensitive issues. Includes public speaking and presentation on controversial subjects, and ability to write clear, concise, compelling and interesting narrative and statistical reports. • Ability to write and administer grants. • Strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to meet deadlines, work within budget, and flexibility to adapt to a changing environment. • Ability to represent the Quality Corp effectively to top management and boards of directors of physicians, hospitals, public groups, health plans, employers, and consumer groups. • Experience using computer software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. • Experience supervising and/or coordinating the work of others, including direct staff, non-direct staff and contractors. • Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Health Administration, Business Administration or a related field and at least five years’ related experience; a Bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience may also be considered.

COMPENSATION The annual salary for this position is dependent upon experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, life, short- and long-term disability coverages, and a 403(B) retirement plan.

HOW TO APPLY Please send a resume, cover letter and answers to the following four questions electronically to: staff@Q-Corp.org by September 22, 2010.

1. Describe one experience managing a complex project. Provide an overview of the project, problems that were encountered and remedied, and results. Be clear regarding your specific role in the effort.

2. Describe your experience in creating and executing strategic communications. What do you think are the key elements in a communication plan for a non-profit organization?

3. Describe your experience writing technical material. Provide a sample of written material you have developed.

4. Describe your experience supporting coalitions and/or partnerships. What do you think are the key elements for developing a constructive relationship with other organizations?

For more information, visit the Oregon Health Care Quality Corporation’s web sites at: www.q-corp.org and www.PartnerForQualityCare.org.