Director of Women's Services

Job Summary
The Women's Health Programs Director provides oversight and leadership for a comprehensive portfolio of Women's Health initiatives by planning, directing, and coordinating all operational, programmatic, and business activities to meet the strategic goals, clinical mission, and financial objectives of the Women's Health Programs. The Director ensures that high quality, patient centered and customer-centered services are delivered in accordance with established policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based standards.

This role includes direct oversight of state and federally funded perinatal and women's health grant programs, local and regional outreach and education initiatives, community provider collaboratives, and support services designed specifically for women's health. The Director also provides leadership for Lactation Services and Vital Records operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and excellence in service delivery. The Director works collaboratively with internal and external partners to expand access, strengthen community engagement, and improve outcomes for women and families across the region.

Education
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Health, or a related discipline.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Nursing, or related field; or active enrollment in a graduate program with evidence of substantial management experience.

Experience
Required:

• Minimum of five years of nursing, healthcare operations, public health, or business management experience, with at least three years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare or community health setting, including operational and budgetary responsibility.
• Demonstrated understanding of the evolving healthcare environment, including changes in the organization, financing, and delivery of women's health and community-based services, and how these changes impact health systems and provider networks.
• Experience managing or supporting state and/or federally funded grant programs, including compliance, reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and with external partners, agencies, and community stakeholders.
• A leadership style that emphasizes collegiality, teamwork, participation, communication, and a service-oriented approach.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and apply data and other relevant information to develop short and long term strategic goals for Women's Health programs.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate effectively while maintaining oversight of operations, financial performance, and program outcomes.

Preferred:

• Women's Health program management experience within a healthcare network, public health agency, or health system, including oversight of multiple program locations or services.
• Experience working with maternal child health programs such as Nurse Family Partnership Grants, HRSA grants, Healthy Start, Perinatal Quality Collaboratives, or similar initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with community providers, public health departments, and regional support organizations.