This is a State Quality Manager position located in Ridgeland, MS. 

Alliant Health Group is a family of companies that provides professional services supporting the effective administration of healthcare programs and funding to support healthcare improvement initiatives. Alliant Health Solutions provides Federal and state government entities with the services, expertise and information systems necessary to increase the effectiveness, accessibility and value of health care. Currently, Alliant Health Solutions, a "2024 Best Place to Work and Healthiest Employer", seeks a State Quality Manager. This role is contingent upon award of contract. In accordance with customer contractual requirements, the State Quality Manager is a member of a professional multi-disciplinary team responsible for supporting successful local and statewide initiatives, influencing positive change through virtual and onsite technical assistance within the health care community, and accomplishing the objectives of the QIN-QIO contract. The State Quality Manager is responsible for conducting the state-level assessment that seeks to identify the quality initiatives in place or planned for his or her respective state.

Responsibilities: Review state and local level data. Engage and complete interviews with stakeholders on the state and local level assess the healthcare landscape on an annual basis. Complete written assessment of results ensuring inclusion of all CMS-directed clinical and foundational sub-aims. Assess and decide level of support QIN-QIO will provide to stakeholders. Revisit A3C on a quarterly basis. Engage long term care facilities to improve health care quality outcomes to support the CMS clinical aims and other emerging priorities. Lead, guide, and provide customer account management for the use of the quality improvement methodology, implementation science, healthcare facilitation, intervention effectiveness, behavioral science, and other Alliant-adopted strategies to understand, measure, and predict contract performance through timely and effective measures. Work closely Clinical Aim Subject Matter Experts and QIN-QIO leadership, as required, to enhance quality improvement activities. Collaborates and actively participates in the PMO (Program Management Office) structure including the establishment of maintenance of project governance, standardized processes, methodologies, and performance metrics to ensure consistent project execution and alignment with organizational goals. Build and sustain stakeholder relationships with similar organizations having similar goals.. Practice rapid cycle improvement techniques in daily work. Track, monitor and enter timely data entry (within 48 hours) within designated Alliant Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or CMS system to document technical help and update long term care facility contacts. Conduct onsite technical assistance to support quality improvement initiatives, providing guidance and hands-on support to ensure successful implementation and outcomes. Behaves in a customer-service oriented and positive manner with internal and external customers, at all levels of the organization. Ensure quality work and always improve work product and services. Adhere to department and company policies and procedures, and compliance programs. Other tasks, projects and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge, skill and ability to work independently and organize and prioritize time and projects. Knowledge and experience with quality improvement methodology. Ability to identify, collect and interpret data for quality improvement purposes. Experience in group facilitation. Proven ability and experience engaging and building meaningful connections with internal and external customers. Ability to express ideas and convey information quickly and effectively in a verbal and written manner. Ability to think creatively, analyze problems, and find innovative approaches to problem res lution. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to function independently with minimal supervision, yet able to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to maintain confidential information Knowledge, skill and ability to work with a team and individuals at all levels of an organization. Knowledge, skill, and ability to manage and adapt to change, and be flexible in work assignments. Computer literate with keyboarding skills and intermediate to advance level knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Internet, and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom. Ability to travel as required by driving and/or going on airplane to home office, customer locations, or other required location to provide technical assistance, meetings etc.

Education, experience and training required and preferred for the position are below: Required: Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, education, or other related discipline required; or equivalent work experience. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive management experience in using project management techniques, leading projects, developing relationships, and partnering with a variety of staff including professionals and stakeholders. Reside and maintain residence in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee. Preferred: Master's degree in healthcare management, Public Health, or other related healthcare discipline and/or certification in healthcare quality. Previous QIO experience. Alliant offers work/life balance and great benefits including medical, dental life, disability, paid-time off, retirement with match and contribution, disability, employee assistance program, parental life, and more. If interested, click the apply icon above to apply.

Alliant Health Group ("the Company) is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. In compliance with the American's with Disability Act (ADA) and Amendments Act (ADAAA), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternative method for you to apply. Please contact 678-527-3000.

Alliant Health Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE) and Drug Free Workplace. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.