Summary
Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President oversees the high-quality implementation and continued excellence of NJFPL’s publicly funded sexual and reproductive health services programs. As a Senior Leadership team member, the Vice President collaborates with the Leadership Team to enhance a strong organization-wide strategy and ensure excellence and compliance across all NJFPL programs. The VP leads all program strategy and design, engagement of provider agencies, and implementation of highest-quality family planning and STD services programs. The Vice President of Programs will oversee NJFPL’s programming, including the TITLE X family planning, state reproductive health program, and other special programs.
Responsibilities and duties
- Strategizes for improving access to sexual and reproductive health services for people in need across the state of NJ. Compile and update needs assessments and other resources to support this effort.
- Oversees all NJFPL sub-recipients in delivering high quality family planning services, using evidence-based approaches, current practice standards and in compliance with NJ State regulatory requirements, NJ Department of Health program requirements and Title X program requirements. Monitor program performance weekly, to advise staff and providers on macro-level strategy and execution issues.
- Monitors and communicates policy changes to staff and subrecipients. Maintain awareness of current NJ State funding and Title X requirements, Family Planning best practices and major changes in recommended standards of care, contraception, STD and other aspects of sexual health, Medicaid, Plan First and state health insurance exchange.
- Leads the strategic vision and structure of NJFPL’s approach to training and technical assistance for subrecipient provider agencies, to support their clinical, administrative, and executive staff. Drive the launch of a new training center to consolidate and enhance these offerings.
- Oversees NJFPL’s ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement activities for clinical services and grants management. Supervise and provide strategic guidance to NJFPL’s Clinical Director and Program Directors. Nurture collaboration across NJFPL departments and staff to support the organization’s mission and standards of excellence.
- Develops & maintains relationships with local, state, and national partners. Spearhead partnership management and stakeholder engagement, most significantly with NJFPL’s subrecipients. Facilitate recruitment and onboarding of new sub-recipient providers and oversee the smooth integration of new sub-recipients into the NJFPL provider network.
- Represents NJFPL at meetings, conferences and external coalitions as assigned. Expect to travel once annually to a meeting/conference in another state. (Work-related travel expenses are reimbursed, including mileage for personal vehicle use.)
- Leads the development of NJFPL funding applications to NJ Department of Health and US Department of Health and Human Services for continued NJ State family planning and STD services grants, Title X service grant funds, and for supplemental funds, as available and appropriate. (At minimum, this includes an annual competitive application to NJ Department of Health and an annual renewal application to DHHS - with a competitive application to US DHHS every three years).
- Lead the design of new program offerings along with needed resource development to support both pilot and implementation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly supervise, mentor and manage Program Team employees.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Work Schedule and Time Commitment
- Flexible Schedule – The League maintains a flexible schedule. Employees must work at least seven (7) hours per day with a thirty (30)-minute lunch period. Employees must begin the workday between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. All employees are expected to be available between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- Hybrid Schedule - The League maintains a hybrid work environment. Employees must work in the League office a minimum of 3 days a week and may work in a remote capacity the remaining 2 days per week. Employees may elect to work in the office up to 5 days a week.
- Flexible hours and schedule must be coordinated with your supervisor and are subject to change based on business needs.
- Travel required throughout New Jersey.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
- Master’s degree in public health, social work, human services, and/or healthcare or not for profit management preferred.
- 10+ years’ work experience in public health.
- Prior experience with New Jersey public health, Medicaid systems, and family planning funding streams a plus.
- Direct experience managing, monitoring, evaluating, and writing grants, reports and proposals for federal, state, municipal and private foundation grants - including adherence to program regulations, budget preparation and compliance and program activities reporting.
- Demonstrated commitment to improving access to quality sexual and reproductive health services, including a full range of family planning healthcare services and contraceptives, and improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
- Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills, and ability to consider direct service implications of the strategic plans and operations of a network intermediary like NJFPL.
- Strong skillset and passion for program development and all aspects of program design, with mindfulness of health equity, patient-centered care, and design practices that elevate the experiences of those most directly impacted.
- Outstanding communication abilities.
- Willingness to learn and grow with the organization.
- Strong commitment to the ethos of the organization.
Physical Requirements
- Extended periods of sitting, standing, and driving.
- Ability to move throughout the office.
EEO statement
NJFPL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction or current employment status. NJFPL is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We aim to build a diverse team that represents New Jersey’s citizens and reproductive justice community. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. NJPFL employees are expected to be flexible and to take on additional duties as assigned, according to the organization’s needs and the staff member’s skills and abilities. Because we are a non-profit that serves the community, some events or projects may require an occasional night or weekend.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newark, NJ 07102
