Healthcare Practice Transformation Sr. Manager
Company: Oregon Primary Care Association
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $75,000 - $82,000 *This
position is open to Oregon and SW Washington candidates only What
We Need: The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) seeks a
Practice Transformation Senior Manager to coordinate and handle
day-to-day activities related to process improvement at community
health centers in Oregon and SW Washington alignment with the
Mountain West AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) & Oregons
End HIV initiative. The Practice Transformation Senior Manager
works directly with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
across the state to improve health outcomes along the HIV care
continuum and coaches for practice change, with an emphasis on
quality improvement initiatives that improve access for people
experiencing systemic barriers to care. Using an implementation
science framework, this position bridges the gap between best and
promising advances in clinical practice, social determinants of
health, and systems level interventions needed to support positive
health outcomes in Oregon. OPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national
origin, marital status, veteran status, and any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local
laws. Successful candidates will commit to a respectful and
welcoming workplace. Who We Are: OPCA is a nonprofit membership
association for all of Oregons community health centers (CHCs),
also known as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). Our
mission is to lead the transformation of primary care to achieve
healthcare for all through our values of data-driven integrity,
collaboration, and innovation. The HIV/STI program delivers
innovative, evidence-based, education and training programs to
improve both access to care and quality of life for people who are
living with or are at-risk for acquiring HIV. To accomplish our
shared goals, we support health centers and key partners by
facilitating peer network gatherings, trainings, site visits,
learning collaboratives, and data-driven improvement projects. In
addition, we work with policymakers and partners to share the
impact health centers have in their communities and advance policy
to improve patients lives and the ability of health centers to
serve them. OPCA celebrates both individual contributions and
powerful teamwork. We support one another as healthy human beings
who balance work with the rest of life. Join our team to advance
OPCAs mission of health access for all, as we lead the community
health center movement with passion, vision and courage. Who You
Are: A highly skilled facilitator with strong project management
skills to manage work plan details for HIV/STI Program capacity,
building assistance activities at FQHCs and coordinating healthcare
provider trainings, conferences & workshops to support practice
change efforts within FQHCs that support positive health outcomes
for patients. Your ability to think strategically and deliver
technically allows you to combine an understanding of high level
organizational and team goals with an impeccable attention to
detail in your daily work. As a collaborative relationship builder,
you work closely with your team and other thought partners. What
Youll Bring: Knowledge/understanding of practice transformation,
implementation science, and the building blocks of high performing
primary care. Knowledge/understanding of HIV/AIDS educational
program and priorities, including early intervention activities and
disease investigation. Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health
Center metrics, reporting and day-to-day clinic
operations/workflows. Proficiency withprogram management tools
(e.g., Monday, Asana) to coordinate work and communicate
effectively across teams. Experience working with webinar and
teleconference software like Microsoft Teams, Zoom. Familiarity
with assessment tools such as flow charts, swim lanes, gantt
charts, etc. Solid communication and interpersonal skills to
communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and
in writing. Solid ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Superior ability to prioritize assignments, manage several
concurrent projects effectively with frequent interruptions under
deadlines. Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues
and concerns both internally and with external community partners.
Ability to travel to support training and capacity building
assistance in alignment with program deliverables. What Youll Do At
OPCA: Technical Assistance and Training Program Management Explore
and evaluate opportunities for program growth to address prevention
screening, linkage to care and treatment, and viral suppression of
HIV in the context of workforce and system development along the
HIV Care Continuum. Apply knowledge and technical expertise to
assist FQHCs in developing and implementing problem-solving
approaches to the complex challenges experienced by people with HIV
and those at increased risk of acquisition. Market and facilitate
learning opportunities (training events, communities of practice,
webinars, conferences) for health systems in Oregon that support
practice change. Coordinate onsite training activities related to
program deliverables. Implement quality improvement (QI) projects
to improve sexual health history taking; HIV and sexually
transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment as well as
linkage to care and viral suppression. Member and Partner
Engagement Coordinate with community partners, FQHCs clinic
administration and public health to design and present responsive
curricula to address gaps in services and improve access to quality
healthcare services. Build relationships with FQHCs and work with
clinics to identify key practice improvements along the HIV care
continuum that align with clinic goals. Provide capacity-building
assistance to community partners around access and linkage to care
along the HIV Care Continuum. Build and maintain relationships with
FQHCs and collaborating partners to identify training opportunities
in alignment with Oregon public health goals Program and Resource
Tracking, Evaluation and Reporting Ensure appropriate documentation
and reporting of training outcomes in compliance with funder
requirements. Assist with program evaluation efforts and quality
improvement practices, including data entry and reporting on
program deliverables in alignment with existing contracts. Apply a
critical lens to both internal and external policies, practices,
and procedures to support continuous quality improvement along the
HIV Care Continuum. Other Duties As Assigned Minimal
Qualifications: Professional with advanced level of proficiency.
Generally requires a Bachelors degree and/or 5 years experience or
equivalent education. Broad knowledge of the field with proven
leadership skills. Fluency in written and spoken English required.
Starting Range: $75,000 - $82,000 In order to be considered, you
must include the following in your cover letter: What excites you
most about this position and/or OPCA? How does your work and/or
lived experience connect with this position and OPCAs mission? We
only accept applications that follow the above electronic process.
No phone calls please. OPCA works a hybrid schedule of two days in
our downtown office and three days remote.
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