Reports to: Population Health Manager
Classification: Exempt
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Our client is seeking a Population Health Supervisor to lead a high-impact team focused on improving health outcomes, advancing health equity, and driving quality improvement initiatives across the organization.
This individual will oversee daily team operations, guide program strategy, ensure regulatory and accreditation alignment, and partner cross-functionally with internal leaders, providers, and community organizations.
This is an ideal opportunity for a mission-driven healthcare leader who enjoys developing people, building programs, and turning strategy into measurable results.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Team Leadership and Operations:
Supervise, mentor, and support the Population Health team
Manage workflow, productivity, and time-off requests
Partner with leadership on performance reviews and coaching
Coordinate staff assignments and coverage to meet program goals
Program Strategy and Execution:
Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of population health programs
Oversee quality improvement and health equity initiatives
Manage Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs) and improvement cycles
Ensure completion and submission of required regulatory documentation
Oversee the Value-Based Pay-for-Performance (Quality Care Incentive) program
Identify opportunities for process and operational improvement
Training and Collaboration:
Develop and facilitate training for internal teams and provider partners
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement programs
Participate in audits, committees, and cross-functional workgroups
Compliance and Accreditation:
Support NCQA, state, and federal regulatory requirements
Maintain Population Health Management strategy and program documentation
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
Population health programs are executed on time and meet regulatory standards
Team operates with clear goals, strong engagement, and accountability
Quality and value-based program performance improves year over year
Strong provider and internal stakeholder partnerships are established
Health equity initiatives show measurable progress
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Five or more years of experience in population health or quality improvement
At least one year in a lead, supervisory, or project leadership role
Knowledge of Medi-Cal or Medicaid managed care quality and population health programs
Experience with HEDIS and NCQA standards
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Ability to lead in a cross-functional, fast-paced regulatory environment
Preferred:
Graduate degree such as MPH or MBA
Experience with Medicare or D-SNP programs
Experience partnering with community-based organizations
Bilingual in Spanish
Experience with EMR, care management, or health plan analytics platforms
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
COMPENSATION:
$97,534 – $141,424 base salary
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Hybrid role with the ability to attend in-person meetings as needed