Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. 

Job Summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) sponsored Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQI) are statewide quality improvement programs whose goals are to improve quality, safety, and clinical outcomes for specific healthcare procedures or medical conditions across the state of Michigan (https://cqis.org/). Each CQI is organized and facilitated by a Coordinating Center, led by Program Directors and Co-directors, and a Program Manager. Michigan Medicine is home to the coordinating centers for 20 of the current CQIs. 

The Michigan Social Health Interventions to Eliminate Disparities (MSHIELD) is a CQI focused on addressing health equity as a key component of quality improvement in health care (www.michiganshield.org). MSHIELD's mission is to empower CQIs to lead the future of quality improvement which achieves whole health for all people by integrating social care and clinical care, using data to drive health equity, and fostering a culture of anti-racism. 

In partnership with the MSHIELD Co-Directors and team, this employee is responsible for the day-to-day management of the MSHIELD BCBSM sponsored CQI initiative, including program/project management support for annual contracts and activities, maintenance of existing strategic partnerships, and oversight of financial and organizational planning and implementation. Existing MSHIELD staff will report directly to this employee, who along with the MSHIELD team will be responsible for driving a positive internal organizational culture and cultivating a strong reputation within the CQI portfolio and the associated healthcare and community member organizations.

MSHIELD models our core value of anti-racism within our team and internal processes, and engages the entire Collaborative Quality Initiative (CQI) portfolio in combating all forms of oppression, driving a culture of equity, and upholding anti-racist principles and practices. We believe diversity of people and perspectives enriches our group and the work we accomplish together as we strive toward our vision of data-driven, community-partnered, equity-centered quality improvement. As part of this commitment, we encourage applicants from all groups to apply for this position, particularly those who have historically been less represented in academic institutions. 

This department employs a remote work first policy. Office and meeting space within the health system is available as needed and in-person work across Michigan will be occasionally required, but remote work is supported and encouraged as appropriate. The MSHIELD team works remotely 4 days/week, with one on-site day for in-person work at Arbor Lakes (4251 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor). 

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Responsibilities*

Administrative Management:

Team Supervision and Environment:

Collaboration with other CQIs: 

Collaboration with Statewide Partners:

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Locations

Hybrid / Arbor Lakes

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $94,180 -  $150,680 plus benefits, including excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, and 2:1 match on retirement savings after the first year. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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