Regional Liaison – Consultant

TITLE: Regional Liaison – Consultant

STATUS: Exempt

LOCATION: New York State (Remote)

REPORTS TO: Director, Regional Needs Assessment and Planning

Improving Health Care for Every New Yorker

United Hospital Fund (UHF) is dedicated to creating an effective and equitable health care system for all New Yorkers. As an independent nonprofit, we analyze public policy, unite diverse stakeholders, and support innovative programs to improve health and health care. Our mission includes breaking down barriers in health policy and delivery to ensure equitable health opportunities. UHF’s emerging new line of work, Health Equity Regional Organization (HERO), works to achieve this vision by bridging and advancing quality and equity and supporting the delivery of health-related social needs (HRSN) screening and services.

Our work focuses on:

• • Enhancing care for over 7 million Medicaid members in New York.
  • Bridging quality and equity in Medicaid programs.
  • Supporting health-related social needs (HRSN) services to address barriers to care.

About the Role

We are seeking multiple Regional Liaisons who are highly motivated and results-driven to join our team. This role focuses on improving Medicaid programs by reducing health disparities, advancing health equity, and supporting the delivery of health-related social needs (HRSN) services.

As a Regional Liaison, you will apply your expertise in community engagement, stakeholder relationship management, and communications to gather meaningful input for regional needs assessments and health equity plans. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, leverage insights on community needs and assets, and facilitate convenings that support key deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• • Project Management & Support
  • Assist the Director in implementing a structured project management approach to engage community stakeholders in developing regional needs assessments and health equity plans across multiple regions in New York.
  • Work closely with Program Managers to ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
  • Regional Insights & Data Communication
  • Provide unique insights into community needs and assets by analyzing existing materials and ongoing stakeholder discussions.
  • Offer feedback on local activities and potential analytical approaches for measuring program successes and challenges.
  • Assist in designing data visualizations that effectively communicate findings to community stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
  • Collaborate with subcontractors to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including community members, health care providers, health plans, and community-based organizations.
  • Communicate data findings to external stakeholders, facilitating productive discussions and consensus-building.
  • Facilitation & Convenings
  • Support the design and delivery of interactive, in-person, and virtual convenings with internal and external team members.
  • Develop and distribute meeting materials, surveys, and other resources through multiple channels, including a password-protected stakeholder portal.
  • Primary Regional Contact
  • Serve as UHF’s lead point of contact for regional stakeholders, subcontractors, and consultants working in each region.

Required Qualifications

• • Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on health or health care.
  • Region Specific Knowledge: Evidence of experience and relationships with health stakeholders in one or more of the following upstate regions: Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes Region, North Country, Southern Tier, Western New York.
  • Community Engagement: Strong background in engaging diverse stakeholders on complex health care topics.
  • Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects on time and within budget, coordinating with internal and external teams.
  • Communication & Writing:
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong writing and editing abilities for reports, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
  • Event & Convening Management: Demonstrated experience planning and managing large in-person and virtual events, including logistics, agenda development, meeting materials, and communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, health care administration, public policy, social work, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Regional Knowledge: Experience working with New York State stakeholders, with knowledge of one or more regions preferred.

Application Details

Applicants can apply for the Regional Liaison position by visiting our career page https://uhfnyc.org/about/careers/

The application deadline for first round consideration is April 18, 2025

Required documents:

• • Resume
  • Cover letter

Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000

• This position is externally funded, and continued employment is contingent upon the ongoing availability of that funding. It is anticipated to continue through at least March 31, 2027.

Compensation and Benefits: United Hospital Fund offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience combined with generous benefits, including health, dental, voluntary vision, life, and disability insurance; a 403b retirement plan; paid time off; a commuting subsidy; collegial environment.

United Hospital Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, citizenship, and marital status. People of color, all faiths and abilities, women, immigrants, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve, are strongly encouraged to apply to join our team.