Quality Initiatives Coordinator - Term Limited

Full Job Description

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Be BOLD and make a real difference...

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path.

In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Employee wellness programs and facilities

• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects

• Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

• Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off

• Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees

• Tuition assistance for college level courses including Master’s degree programs

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and a variety of employee resource groups

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:

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Note: (This posting may be extended and used to fill multiple openings.)

Requirements

The Work Unit:
The Prevention Services Division (PSD) is actively building a workforce reflective of the diverse communities we serve. The Division strives to understand the needs of Colorado’s communities and encourages contributions of stakeholders in identifying and solving public health problems. We are committed to providing a respectful, supportive and inclusive work environment that demonstrates our commitment to accept and respect individuals from all communities. The Division is also committed to the professional development, collaborative effort and sustained wellness of its workforce.

The Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP) Branch in Prevention Services Division (PSD), reviews, plans, designs, implements and evaluates public health chronic disease interventions and related risk factors with the goal of advancing health access and improving quality of life for all Coloradans. Special emphasis is placed on evidence-based practices, data-based and evidence-informed decision making, capacity-building, partnerships, and integration between program efforts for efficiency and effectiveness. The statewide chronic disease programs within the HPCDP Branch include Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, Comprehensive Cancer Control, Colorectal Cancer Control, Diabetes Prevention and Management, Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias (ADRD), Healthy Eating and Active Living, the Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease Grants Program and the Tobacco Education, Prevention and Cessation Grants Program.

We are aware that many chronic diseases share the same causes: tobacco use, lack of access to nutritious foods, built environments to support physical activity, social connectedness among others. Our work will continue until all Coloradans have the opportunity to live and have healthy lives and we work to achieve this by decreasing the burden of disease, supporting social needs, and growing health care access across Colorado through all of our programs and practices.

This position is housed in the Diabetes, Cardiovascular Health and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Unit (CarDiADRD Unit) which focuses on engaging with health systems, community-based organizations and other partners to improve chronic disease outcomes for Coloradans. The unit also collaborates with internal programs including those focused on cancer, healthy eating and active living, tobacco, informatics, among others, to support a comprehensive system of partnerships that address specific chronic disease needs in innovative and sustainable ways.

What You Will Be Doing:

This position serves as the subject matter expert on advancing measurable improvements in population health outcomes through a Quality Improvement (QI) approach.

The position provides strategic and technical expertise to help clinics, community-based organizations, and state partners strengthen implementation of evidence-based interventions using proven QI methods, independently adapting and applying established theories, standards, and models to fit varied organizational and community contexts.

This position possesses knowledge to work across the continuum of quality improvement initiatives related to cardiovascular health (defined as heart health, diabetes prevention and management and brain health) including: advancement of health information technology (HIT) ande-referral infrastructure, patient access to prevention and management and social support services delivered in community or clinical settings, and health system implementation through a quality improvement approach.

Specifically, this position collaborates with internal programs and external entities possessing an interest in advancing cardiovascular health through quality improvement strategies in Colorado. Internal programs include, but are not limited to, diabetes, cardiovascular health and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, cancer, tobacco, healthy eating and active living, and the Center for Health and Environmental Data. External entities include, but are not limited to, Department of Health Care Policy and Finance (HCPF), Colorado Rural Health Center, Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, Colorado’s Regional Accountable Entities, Trailhead Institute, Colorado Health Institute, Colorado Community Health Network, Carina Health Network, The University of Colorado School of Medicine, health systems, community-based organizations, and local public health agencies.

The position is responsible for collecting and analyzing data, examining lessons learned from other states and identifying opportunities that enable CDPHE to achieve long-term goals between public health, payers, health systems and technology partners. It requires the analysis of complex and sometimes incomplete information to determine appropriate clinical quality improvement processes. This position identifies areas in which internal programmatic efforts and external entity services or operations can be aligned with CDPHE’s strategic clinical? quality improvement and population health efforts. It identifies gaps in existing policies that have the potential to create access gaps to cardiovascular health and social support services and proposes solutions to these challenges. The position communicates CDPHE’s programmatic goals to external entities and communicates engagement opportunities to internal programs. This position provides input on related funding applications and awards, and environmental scans; facilitates stakeholder engagement, synthesizes and shares existing resources; and advises on clinical protocols and procedures.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

C7C3XX

Health Professional III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

Experience Only:
Six (6) years of professional experience in public health, health systems improvement, healthcare quality improvement, evidence-based intervention implementation, evidence-based disease management and/or prevention in public health or in a clinic or other health-related organization. This includes supporting team-based care models, clinical workflow development, and using data to inform improvement strategies.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education, graduation from an accredited college or university in public health, health promotion, health policy, healthcare administration, epidemiology, health sciences, social work, nursing or a field of study closely related to the work assignment and professional experience in public health, health systems improvement, healthcare quality improvement, evidence-based intervention implementation, evidence-based disease management and/or prevention in public health or in a clinic or other health-related organization.

This includes supporting team-based care models, clinical workflow development, and using data to inform improvement strategies equal to Six (6) years.

This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. A copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript is required by the application deadline. You must attach this transcript to your application electronically.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience:

• Experience implementing or supporting healthcare quality improvement initiatives, particularly those focused on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or other chronic disease prevention and management.
• Experience with team-based healthcare models, specifically those facilitating collaboration among physicians, pharmacists, nurses, community health workers, and/or community-based providers.
• Experience working with or supporting health systems, clinics, provider networks, accountable care organizations, or community-based health programs.
• Experience using data, quality metrics, or electronic health record (EHR) data to identify care gaps and inform improvement strategies.
• Experience facilitating or participating in learning collaboratives, stakeholder meetings, or cross-sector partnerships involving healthcare providers, community organizations, or state agencies.
• Experience supporting community-clinical linkages, referral systems, or partnerships between healthcare providers and community organizations.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, including establishing timelines, coordinating partners, monitoring progress, and reporting outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical or public health concepts into practical implementation strategies for diverse partners.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with diverse partners including healthcare providers, community organizations, and government agencies.
• Experience applying public health principles to improve access to preventive care and supportive services.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.

TRAVEL: 10% of time; travel is predominately in-state to meet with local stakeholders, partners and grantees, with occasional out-of-state travel to meet with national partners.

Local travel is approximately 2-5 times monthly; out of state travel is approximately two times per year.

Travel is predominately in the metro Denver area with some occasional travel to rural Colorado; out of state travel is most often to conferences or national meetings and the location varies.




Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative.

Appeals to the State Personnel Board or the State Personnel Director must be received or postmarked within the filing period: Appeals shall be filed with the Board no later than ten (10) days after receipt of the written notice of the action, or if no notice was received, no later than (10) days after the employee knew or should have known of the disputed action.

Filings can be by mail, hand-delivery, fax or email.

Send the completed form with all supporting attachments to the State Personnel Board and provide a copy to the Department (the “Respondent”) identified by you (the “Complainant”) in PART 1 - General Information and Disputed Employment Action.




State Personnel Board

1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, Colorado 80203

Fax Number: 303-866-5038

Email filings: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us




For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Additional Information

A complete application packet must include:

• A completed State of Colorado application.

• Fully answered supplemental questions per guidance.

• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) must be provided with application.

• If using work experience to qualify for this position, please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write "see resume".

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.




The Selection Process:

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

3. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

ADAAA Accommodations:

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.