Director, Community Health

This leader will play a central role in shaping and executing Inova’s community health strategy by overseeing community health needs assessments, building strong partnerships with nonprofit and community organizations, and serving as an Inova representative at community events and engagements. The Director will connect community-identified needs with actionable programs, partnerships and long-term strategies that improve access, outcomes and trust.

A major focus of this role is leading the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process conducted every three years. This includes gathering, analyzing and synthesizing data from county, regional and state sources; translating findings into a clear, compelling assessment; and helping drive implementation strategies that address identified priorities.

This position also serves as a visible ambassador for Inova in the community, cultivating relationships with nonprofits, schools and other partners, leading collaborative committees, and helping position Inova as an anchor institution committed to improving community health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of Inova’s Community Health Needs Assessment every three years, including data collection, analysis, writing and presentation of findings.
• Gather and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from multiple county, regional and state sources to identify community health priorities, disparities and opportunities.
• Translate assessment findings into actionable community health strategies, implementation plans and measurable outcomes.
• Lead the work required to move from assessment to action, ensuring priorities are operationalized and advanced across programs and partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit organizations, schools, community groups and other external stakeholders.
• Represent Inova at community meetings, events and partnership forums as a trusted and visible leader.
• Lead the Community Action Committee and facilitate cross-sector collaboration around community health priorities.
• Oversee key community initiatives, including programs focused on expanding access and connecting underserved youth and families to healthcare opportunities.
• Lead and support initiatives such as Dream Big and related school/community partnership efforts.
• Promote Inova’s community health strategies and programs internally and externally.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 2yearsofhealthcaremanagementorrelatedleadershipexperience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienceworkingwithcommunity-based organizations,nonprofits,schoolsandpublic-sector partners and demonstratedsuccessbuildingpartnershipsandrepresentinganorganizationinthecommunity

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

• Job Identification 689367
• Job Category xSocial Services
• Locations Inova 2700 Prosperity Ave
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS, BSN, etc.)