Director of Quality Improvement - Morrisville, NC

It's A New Year! Looking to change your career and to do something different in your field of interest? The American Heart Association has the ideal position for the clinical health professional with background and experiences in quality improvement. The Director of Quality Improvement in our Raleigh/Durham (Morrisville), NC office will be responsible for coordinating, conducting, implementing and consulting quality improvement through the AHA's Get With The Guidelines account management activities for hospitals in the North Carolina market. The individual will serve on a team of Directors and will be remotely supervised by the Vice President of Quality Improvement. Duties and responsibilities include identifying, cultivating and maintaining key market stakeholder relationships to impact program goals; marketing and implementing the program as well as the tools and resources to support the program; and providing hospital training sessions for data entry and reporting. The position allows the individual to interact with staff and key volunteers to leverage opportunities in the areas of improving inpatient care for those with coronary artery disease, stroke, and heart failure, as well as improving in-hospital resuscitation and improving outpatient care. The ability to cultivate, influence and manage key volunteer partnerships to accomplish specific strategies in targeted hospitals and communities is a must. For two years in a row, the AHA has been voted in the top 20 non-profit organizations to work. For this reason we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. Interested and qualified candidates must apply online as the AHA's recruitment process does not include the utilization of faxed or hard copy resumes. The American Heart Association is a drug, alcohol and tobacco-free workplace. EOE M/F/V/D 'We Value Diversity'

BA or BS degree or equivalent; and 3-5 years work experience, preferably in a clinical or quality improvement setting, a voluntary health agency, or in related academia or other field. Preferred Qualifications: CPHQ or equivalent certification. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation and training. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and manage relationships with key stakeholders and program implementers. Ability to sell ideas and programs to key strategic alliances, professional volunteers, and funding partners. Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout assigned geographical territory and to work occasional evenings and weekends. Ability to use relevant tools (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and database programs and voice mail).