Director of Planning and Initiative Development

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

 

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Director of Planning and Initiative Development, in partnership with departmental leadership, is responsible for developing strategic partnerships with the executive and senior leaders across Children’s Mercy to develop and execute on the health systems strategic plan and all associated Strategic Initiatives. To ensure success of both the Strategic Plan and Strategic Initiatives, this role is responsible for the ongoing operations and management of the Enterprise Initiative Management process, including, but not limited to identification, development, and evaluation of all "covered" initiatives. The Director of Planning and Initiative Development reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Services.

 

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

 

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Partners with executive and senior leaders across the enterprise to identify and develop strategic initiatives that support the success of the organizations strategic plan.
• Partners with executive and senior leaders across the enterprise to development divisional level strategic plans that support the success of the organizations strategic plan.
• Strategic Partnership: Lead partnership and growth efforts across the priority markets, on building relationships and hospital reputation resulting in strategic positioning with the referral markets.
• Personnel Management: Provide appropriate guidance, feedback, and coaching for staff to develop and flourish as well as being a role model and mentor for other leaders and staffing for staff to develop and flourish.

 

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and 5-7 years' experience. Prior upper-level leadership and management experience working with executive leaders within a hospital or healthcare setting is required. Knowledge of hospital strategic plans, hospital operations, ambulatory clinic operations, and employed physician practices is preferred. Pediatric experience is a bonus. Applicant must have experience in developing successful and proven strategies for a highly complex organization. OR
• Bachelor's Degree and 10 or more years of experience required. Prior upper level leadership and management experience working with executive leaders within a hospital or healthcare setting is required. Knowledge of hospital strategic plans, hospital operations, ambulatory clinic operations, and employed physician practices is preferred. Pediatric experience is a bonus. Applicant must have experience in developing successful and proven strategies for a highly complex organization.
• (PMP) Project Management Professional Preferred

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