Healthy Connections, Inc.
Gilead FOCUS Initiative Program Manager
Healthy Connections, Inc., Olympia, Washington, United States
About Healthy Connections
Healthy Connections is a Federally-Qualified Health Center serving communities across Western and Central Arkansas for more than 25 years. Guided by our pillars of Community, Compassion, and Excellence, we provide integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services focused on access, equity, and measurable outcomes. Through strong partnerships and innovative programs, we work to reduce health disparities and improve public health across the regions we serve.
Position Overview Healthy Connections is seeking a Program Manager to lead and oversee the Gilead FOCUS Initiative, a grant-supported program focused on routine screening, diagnosis, and linkage to care for HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), and Hepatitis B (HBV). This role provides strategic leadership, operational coordination, and administrative oversight to ensure the program meets all Gilead FOCUS requirements, public health standards, and organizational goals.
The Program Manager plays a central role in advancing population health by reducing undiagnosed infections and strengthening linkage-to-care pathways. This position works closely with Community Health Workers (CHWs), clinical teams, laboratory services, pharmacy, marketing, and leadership to ensure high-quality program execution, accurate data reporting, and continuous quality improvement. This is a mission-driven role that requires strong leadership, project management, and a deep commitment to public health impact.
Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Patient Impact
Lead implementation of the Gilead FOCUS Initiative, including screening protocols for HIV, HCV, and HBV across designated sites.
Coordinate workflows with providers, nurses, CHWs, laboratory staff, and pharmacy teams to ensure efficient, confidential, and culturally competent testing and result delivery.
Ensure all linkage-to-care protocols are followed, including confirmatory testing and timely connection to initial medical appointments.
Promote vertical integration of services, ensuring patients have access to medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services as appropriate.
Oversee outreach and education strategies that promote routine screening and reduce stigma associated with HIV and viral hepatitis.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Supervise, train, and support Community Health Workers assigned to the Gilead FOCUS Initiative.
Foster a collaborative, team-based approach across clinical, behavioral health, and outreach teams.
Facilitate team meetings, case reviews, and cross-departmental collaboration to improve workflows and outcomes.
Support staff development through training in testing technology, cultural competency, and health equity.
Build and maintain relationships with local health departments, community organizations, and referral partners.
Data, Quality & Grant Management
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of program data, patient encounters, and linkage outcomes.
Monitor performance metrics including screening rates, positivity rates, linkage-to-care percentages, retention outcomes, and market penetration.
Prepare internal dashboards, outcome summaries, and required reports for Gilead and organizational leadership.
Oversee data quality assurance and compliance with reporting and audit requirements.
Collaborate with grants and finance leadership to monitor expenditures and ensure appropriate use of grant funds.
Support sustainability planning through billing opportunities, partnerships, and integration with existing services.
Operations & Compliance
Develop and maintain policies and procedures consistent with Gilead FOCUS requirements and organizational standards.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, data security policies, and all applicable regulations.
Support quality improvement initiatives, including workflow optimization and panel management.
Maintain organized documentation systems to support audits and program evaluations.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support program success.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Management or supervisory experience in a healthcare, public health, or quality improvement setting preferred.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic systems.
Ability to think strategically, act proactively, and solve problems independently.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, staff, partners, and stakeholders.
Willingness to travel to other locations and meetings as needed.
Work Schedule & Conditions
Full-time position, 40 hours per week.
Primarily office-based with collaboration across clinical and community settings.
OSHA low-risk position.
Position is grant-funded and contingent upon continued availability of federal funds.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Opportunity to lead a high-impact public health initiative with measurable community outcomes.
Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Statement Healthy Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaintfilingcust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all required information and send it to: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, Fax: (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
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Position Overview Healthy Connections is seeking a Program Manager to lead and oversee the Gilead FOCUS Initiative, a grant-supported program focused on routine screening, diagnosis, and linkage to care for HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), and Hepatitis B (HBV). This role provides strategic leadership, operational coordination, and administrative oversight to ensure the program meets all Gilead FOCUS requirements, public health standards, and organizational goals.
The Program Manager plays a central role in advancing population health by reducing undiagnosed infections and strengthening linkage-to-care pathways. This position works closely with Community Health Workers (CHWs), clinical teams, laboratory services, pharmacy, marketing, and leadership to ensure high-quality program execution, accurate data reporting, and continuous quality improvement. This is a mission-driven role that requires strong leadership, project management, and a deep commitment to public health impact.
Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Patient Impact
Lead implementation of the Gilead FOCUS Initiative, including screening protocols for HIV, HCV, and HBV across designated sites.
Coordinate workflows with providers, nurses, CHWs, laboratory staff, and pharmacy teams to ensure efficient, confidential, and culturally competent testing and result delivery.
Ensure all linkage-to-care protocols are followed, including confirmatory testing and timely connection to initial medical appointments.
Promote vertical integration of services, ensuring patients have access to medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services as appropriate.
Oversee outreach and education strategies that promote routine screening and reduce stigma associated with HIV and viral hepatitis.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Supervise, train, and support Community Health Workers assigned to the Gilead FOCUS Initiative.
Foster a collaborative, team-based approach across clinical, behavioral health, and outreach teams.
Facilitate team meetings, case reviews, and cross-departmental collaboration to improve workflows and outcomes.
Support staff development through training in testing technology, cultural competency, and health equity.
Build and maintain relationships with local health departments, community organizations, and referral partners.
Data, Quality & Grant Management
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of program data, patient encounters, and linkage outcomes.
Monitor performance metrics including screening rates, positivity rates, linkage-to-care percentages, retention outcomes, and market penetration.
Prepare internal dashboards, outcome summaries, and required reports for Gilead and organizational leadership.
Oversee data quality assurance and compliance with reporting and audit requirements.
Collaborate with grants and finance leadership to monitor expenditures and ensure appropriate use of grant funds.
Support sustainability planning through billing opportunities, partnerships, and integration with existing services.
Operations & Compliance
Develop and maintain policies and procedures consistent with Gilead FOCUS requirements and organizational standards.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, data security policies, and all applicable regulations.
Support quality improvement initiatives, including workflow optimization and panel management.
Maintain organized documentation systems to support audits and program evaluations.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support program success.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Management or supervisory experience in a healthcare, public health, or quality improvement setting preferred.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic systems.
Ability to think strategically, act proactively, and solve problems independently.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, staff, partners, and stakeholders.
Willingness to travel to other locations and meetings as needed.
Work Schedule & Conditions
Full-time position, 40 hours per week.
Primarily office-based with collaboration across clinical and community settings.
OSHA low-risk position.
Position is grant-funded and contingent upon continued availability of federal funds.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Opportunity to lead a high-impact public health initiative with measurable community outcomes.
Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Statement Healthy Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaintfilingcust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all required information and send it to: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, Fax: (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
Ready to Apply? If you’re interested in this position,
fill out the form on this page to get started.
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