ABOUT THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (CCCD)
IPHI’s Center for Community Capacity Development (CCCD) works with community collaboratives, public health departments, health care organizations, state agencies and other partners to build capacity for policy, systems, and institutional change. In addition, CCCD serves as the backbone organization for the Alliance for Health Equity which is a collaboration across hospitals, government, and community partners working to improve health equity, wellness, and quality of life across Cook County. Since 2015, the Alliance has produced four collaborative community health needs assessments (CHNAs) and fostered partnerships related to social and structural determinants of health and mental health and substance use disorders. The Alliance supports several systems change initiatives to address priority community health including a Food is Medicine Committee, mental health workgroup, and housing and medical respite initiatives.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Food is Medicine Program Manager helps to lead and coordinate several strategies and policy activities within IPHI’s portfolio of food is medicine projects. This includes working with partners across two coalitions that IPHI convenes—the Alliance for Health Equity (Alliance) and the Illinois Alliance to Promote Opportunities for Health (IAPOH). The Food is Medicine Program Manager will be a key staff person to work on the Medicaid 1115 waiver and other policy and system initiatives for Food is Medicine in Illinois and Chicago.
This position is full-time, exempt, and reports to the Center Director for the Center for Community Capacity Development (CCCD). The position works on projects across two centers – CCCD and CPPI. IPHI’s standard work week is 37.5 hours.?
The IPHI operates in a dynamic funding environment, and the availability of specific program funding may evolve over time. While the position you are applying for is currently supported by existing funding, future changes in funding sources could impact the associated program. IPHI is committed to supporting our staff and will work to transition employees into other programs within the organization should program funding shift. We value transparency and open communication and will keep employees informed of any significant funding developments that may affect their positions.
To apply: Clcik the apply button above. Complete applications must include a resume, cover letter, a writing sample, and completion of an online questionnaire. Only complete applications will be reviewed. The cover letter should compare your qualifications, experiences, and interests to the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications listed below for the position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General
- Manage day-to-day implementation of assigned projects and programs
- Collect data, ensure proper entry, and perform data analysis
- Track invoices and partner/contractor payments
- Ensures needs for program activities are met
Public Health Knowledge & Skill Application
- Conduct policy analysis, draft policy briefs, summarize evidence-base for policy and systems implementation
- Work with state agencies on administrative policy change
- Interpret and integrate data and insights into program activities, reports, and decision-making processes to effectively support and refine program strategy
- Connect with partners and communities to support program strategy
- Connect partners across sectors to facilitate Food is Medicine partnerships and communicate and disseminate the value and how-to for Food is Medicine (such as nutrition prescription programs, medically-tailored meals, pantry or grocery stocking initiatives, referrals to food pantries, etc.)
Meeting Planning & Facilitation
- Lead workgroup strategy including workplans, governance and structure, meeting design, and building consensus and/or shared agendas
- Craft meeting strategies and contribute to thought partnership, ensuring meetings are aligned with program goals and organizational priorities
- Develop clear, detailed agendas and ensure alignment on action items and program goals, guiding teams toward effective decision-making and follow-through
- Facilitate meetings using inclusive facilitation strategies and lead meeting logistics and follow-ups
Communication & Writing
- Gather and synthesize complex information and develop clear, concise, and professional reports to communicate program progress, outcomes, and recommendations
- Draft and contribute to grant applications and proposals
- Manage program communications, including drafting internal and external communications, delivering updates to partners
Teamwork & Team Relationships
- Project manager assignments across team members and partners, ensuring clear communication, alignment of tasks, and successful project delivery
- Participate and lead team discussions, providing insights and driving innovative approaches to meet program goals
Grant, Resource, & Finance Development
- Facilitate grant process; write drafts of proposal narratives and budgets
- Conduct research on funding and resource opportunities for Center
Planning and Stewardship of Money
- Monitor implementation of budgeted resources with planned activities
Other duties as assigned.
