Health Partnerships Manager

at  Houston Food Bank

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Health Partnerships Manager furthers the mission of the Houston Food Bank (HFB) and will manage, plan, implement, evaluate, and expand all facets of health partnerships for HFB, across the community and with partner organizations. This role identifies, develops, and manages health partnerships with partner and community organizations that can leverage food resources to help families achieve long-term health and financial security. This role monitors community satisfaction with programming and utilizes data to measure the efficacy of programming and expansion.
Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or University in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Social Science, or closely related field. Masters degree preferred
• 2-3 years in healthcare or program management, 3-5 years preferred
• 1-2 years of community-related or human services experience
• 1-2 years of management experience
• Experience developing and delivering comprehensive presentations for leadership audiences

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, including the public
• Ability to write grants
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to think creatively, critically, and strategically
• Ability to effectively collaborate and coordinate with other departments
• Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to learn new skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter, strong time-management skills, ability to multitask
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills in managing multiple projects and demands simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete projects

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a standing or stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the facility, use hands, wrists and fingers to grip, type, and write. The employee will need to have the average ability to hear horns, warnings, and alerts associated with a warehouse. The employee may occasionally be required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to travel to other sites for business.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages one (1) or more direct reports by providing guidance and/or oversight to employees. Develops and maintains roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Practices performance management in support of employee development, and perform administrative duties associated with being a people manager. Responsibilities include interviewing, planning, assigning, directing work, and resolving problems. Responsibilities also include sponsoring and participating in and/or supporting project teams sponsored by other management team members.