Program Manager

Program Manager

At IPHI, we collaborate to advance health justice through equitable policy, systems, and institutional change. We lead and foster multi-sector partnerships and transformative initiatives that address health disparities, particularly for those communities that are historically marginalized. With a deep commitment to equity, we envision a future where all communities have a fair and just opportunity to be healthy and thrive.

IPHI supports this mission through a variety of strategies, including the facilitation and convening of cross-sector coalitions, training and technical assistance, policy advocacy, community engagement, and information sharing. Our work strengthens public health systems, influences equitable policies, and builds capacity for sustainable change at the community, institutional, and systems levels.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about health equity, systems transformation, and collaborative approaches to public health. If you're driven by a commitment to justice, community-led change, and strategic action, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY: We are hiring Program Managers who can support our multi-sector capacity building work. We are especially interested in applicants with strong project management experience and expertise in Medicaid or the integration of community and healthcare services. This position is full-time, exempt, and reports to the Center Director. 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.

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: Interpret and integrate data and insights into program activities, reports, and decisionmaking processes to effectively support and refine program strategy. Connect with partners and communities to support program strategy.
• Meeting Planning & Facilitation: 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 Relationship: 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.

Position Requirements

A bachelor's degree in public health or related area is required (or equivalent of 4 years of Public health-related experience). A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in healthcare, public health, social services, business, or social sciences research, or in another related area is required. Knowledge of health equity and public health language and frameworks is strongly preferred. Expert understanding of Microsoft programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook. Project management experience, demonstrating a strong understanding task planning, and ensuring project deliverables are met on time. Expert understanding of Zoom, Asana, and other project management or organizing apps. Works independently and in collaboration with supervisors to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work with strong attention to detail.

Job Requirements

The position is full-time, exempt, 37.5 FTE hours per week. Must be able to sit at and operate a computer and other office equipment for a significant portion of the workday. Must be able to move about the office to access files and supplies. This position may entail occasional work in the evenings or on weekends and require occasional travel for one or more nights from time to time. This position is located in Chicago and will require adherence to our hybrid schedule. Compensation: This position offers a salary range of $70,100 - $83,399 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits: IPHI offers competitive benefits, including multiple health plan options, dental, vision, employer-paid disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) with employer matching. Employees also receive PTO, paid parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Program, 15 paid holidays, including a week off in December.

Location: This position is located in Chicago. IPHI operates a hybrid office work model where team members work in the office two days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday), and individuals may work in the office or remotely the other three days per week. There is travel for meetings and site visits within Chicago, the suburbs, and Illinois. Occasional overnight travel within Illinois or nationally for conferences and training may be required. Starting Date: Immediate

IPHI'S COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: IPHI is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture in the workplace. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to IPHI's mission and the well-being of our staff and the communities we serve. Our workplace is one where team members feel valued and respected regardless of actual or perceived gender identity or expression, race (including traits associated with race such as hair type, texture, or style), color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, family or marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), reproductive health decisions, religion, socio-economic status, sex, sexual orientation, education, disability (including association with someone who has a disability), genetic information, citizenship status, work authorization status, order of protection status, military or veteran status (including unfavorable discharge from military service), or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.