VNPC Quality Improvement Coordinator (neonatal and infant

VNPC Quality Improvement Coordinator (neonatal and infant)

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All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted upfront, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

School Of Medicine MBU

Pediatrics

• The VNPC Quality Improvement Coordinator will oversee the daily operations across multiple grants and initiatives, with a primary focus on neonatal and infant health. The person will be responsible for all daily operations and deliverables as stated in the work plans for these projects, ensuring collaboration with all stakeholders and partners; working closely with all 49 birth hospitals in the Commonwealth;
  
  and strengthening the data systems for this project while working alongside communities to improve neonatal and infant outcomes.
• Daily operations for these funding streams are the main priority for this position, with additional responsibilities across other funding streams to ensure successful completion of related deliverables across the VNPC.
• The person must thrive in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrate flexibility across diverse responsibilities, and excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality or deadlines.
• The successful candidate will possess a strong working knowledge of maternal and infant health, foundational public health principles, and demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management, quality improvement methodologies, and the ability to develop comprehensive work plans for initiatives and health systems is essential.
• As a member of the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC) and Department of Pediatrics team, the QI Coordinator will be supervised by the VNPC Senior Manager and serve as the subject‑matter expert of the quality improvement projects.
• The role provides a unique opportunity to grow professionally while advancing maternal and infant health in a fast‑paced, collaborative setting.

• Proactively monitor and manage grant budgets and expenditures to ensure alignment with project goals, funding requirements, and institutional policies.
• Reconcile monthly financial reports, maintain accurate documentation, and swiftly address discrepancies or compliance issues in coordination with the supervisor.
• Advise leadership on potential fiscal risks, compliance concerns, and opportunities for improved financial efficiency.
• Support routine fiscal operations, including invoice processing, budget tracking, and preparation of financial summaries for reporting and audits.

• Apply public health core values and advanced quality improvement (QI) methodologies to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives at the local, system, and state levels.
• Cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with healthcare systems, state agencies, stakeholders, and community organizations to advance maternal and infant health outcomes.
• Serve as the VNPC’s QI subject‑matter expert, delivering technical assistance, coaching, and capacity‑building support to hospital teams and collaborative partners.
• Develop, manage, and refine comprehensive work plans that align with grant objectives, ensuring measurable progress and adaptability to evolving priorities.
• Lead the execution of grant deliverables with precision and timeliness, including preparation and submission of reports to agency, legislative, and federal entities.

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives using established methodologies (e.g., PDSA cycles, driver diagrams, root cause analysis).
• Independently develop strategic plans and implementation frameworks that address identified gaps, align with public health…