Chief Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Responsibilities:

The Chief, Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer (Chief of HEDI), UCLA Hospital and Clinic System is a key senior executive leadership position, reporting to the President, UCLA Health and CEO, UCLA Hospital System. 

In collaboration with other senior leaders and key stakeholders, the Chief of HEDI is responsible for the vision, leadership, and strategic planning of UCLA Health initiatives that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion as essential elements of the health system's mission to deliver outstanding patient care, research, and education with compassion. The Chief of HEDI will develop and oversee programs and services for the staff to  advance UCLA Health's commitment to health equity, cultural humility, and anti-racism; build and strengthen structures, policies, and protocols to provide an environment where every member of the UCLA Health community, including patients, feels welcomed, valued, supported, and accepted.

The Chief of HEDI will construct and implement data-driven metrics to
measure the impact and effectiveness of UCLA Health EDI strategies, including those directly connected to the University of California Office of the
President (UCOP) and UCLA campus EDI initiatives. The Chief EDI Officer will also partner closely with the senior EDI leadership at the David Geffen School of Medicine to ensure aligned and integrated efforts across the medical enterprise, unifying relevant academic specific endeavors with health system initiatives whenever possible including, but not limited to, shared responsibilities around EDI related accreditation issues, training and
education.

Currently ranked #4 in the nation and #1 in California by U.S. News and
World Report, UCLA Health is an internationally respected health
organization with a world-renowned reputation for excellence and a
state-of-the-art medical center setting. With four award-winning hospitals, a
top 10 medical school and dozens of primary care practices, specialty
practices, urgent care centers, and other locations throughout metro Los
Angeles, UCLA Health's footprint will ensure that the vision and initiatives
developed by the Chief of HEDI have a meaningful impact on the entire community of greater Los Angeles.

Qualifications: The Chief of HEDI will bring a high degree of cultural intelligence and technical mastery of diversity and inclusion strategy in academic medicine.  The ideal candidate will have exemplary leadership and relationship skills at the level of being a role model for peers and employees and an individual who upholds the cultural values of the institution, including CICARE and the Cultural North Star. In addition, the individual must possess a combination of skills and abilities to successfully manage a complex set of
responsibilities in a high profile, academic health sciences organization,
including: 

-10+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years of successfully leading, developing, and implementing evidence-based  equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies, programs, and tools at large, complex organizations 
-Regional (required) or national (preferred) visibility as thought leader and/or scholar in health equity, diversity, and inclusion
-Demonstrated accomplishments in inclusive excellence
-Ability to manage and influence change throughout the organization with effective relationship building skills across all levels
-Prior experience working with an executive leadership team
-Disciplined, data-oriented, analytical leader who possesses business intelligence that is equally as strong as their emotional  intelligence. Strong ability to translate data into strategy and action plans
-Demonstrated track record of spirit of innovation, openness to experimentation and trying new ideas to spark change
-Bachelor's degree in related area required
-Graduate level degree (Master's, Doctorate) in related area preferred; MDs welcome
-Experience in an academic health system is preferred

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar: https://ucla.contacthr.com/77622102