Quality Improvement Advisor

About the Job

Quality Improvement Advisor - New York State (Statewide) (#R10228)

Location: New York State (statewide), covering all NYS counties and boroughs.

Employment Type: Part-Time

Hourly Rate: $53.00/hour

Position Overview:

The Quality Improvement (QI) Advisor provides QI leadership and technical support to gather, synthesize, and apply information from Component A contractors and health system partners to drive delivery on Component B statewide deliverables. The QI Advisor helps design and monitor quality improvement strategies that enhance the implementation of evidence-based TUD treatment in medical and behavioral health systems and contributes to report writing and contract deliverables standards.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $53.00/hour
• Work Schedule: Part-time (0.5 FTE) with long-term contract stability (5-year term)
• Professional Growth: Lead quality innovation in a major state public health initiative
• Impactful Work: Transform tobacco treatment systems and advance health equity statewide

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, nursing, social sciences, or related field required; master's degree in public health, health services research, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience:
  • Experience in health care quality improvement, performance measurement, or practice transformation within medical, behavioral health, or population health programs.
  • Experience working with or supporting health systems, health centers, or community-based organizations on systems change or policy implementation initiatives.
  • Experience contributing to program reports, grant deliverables, or evaluation summaries for state, federal, or foundation-funded projects preferred.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with evidence-based guidelines for TUD treatment, chronic disease management, or similar clinical quality initiatives.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong QI skills, including the ability to use structured improvement methods, interpret basic performance data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent facilitation and relationship-building skills for working with Component A contractors, health system leaders, and multidisciplinary teams across diverse regions.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, including managing multiple concurrent QI activities and timelines.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills to support report writing, meeting documentation, and the development of user-friendly tools and resources.
  • Commitment to health equity, culturally responsive practice, and reduction of tobacco-related disparities across New York State.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage regularly with Component A contractors and health care organizations to understand current practices, needs, and progress related to TUD screening, treatment, and systems change.
• Plan and facilitate QI-focused meetings, learning sessions, and feedback loops to support alignment between Component A regional activities and Component B statewide strategies.
• Design and refine QI approaches (e.g., PDSA cycles, process mapping, run charts) to improve adoption of PHS Guideline system strategies (screening systems, provider training/resources/feedback, and dedicated staffing).
• Coordinate collection, organization, and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative information from Component A contractors, health systems, and statewide partners to inform tools, resources, and policy recommendations.
• Partner with the BH SME and other subject matter experts to ensure QI strategies address both medical and behavioral health settings and prioritize health equity for populations disproportionately affected by tobacco.
• Contribute to the development of guidance documents, toolkits, and technical assistance resources that help health care organizations integrate TUD treatment into clinical workflows and protocols.
• Support tracking of performance measures and progress toward required outcomes (e.g., tobacco use screening rates, TUD diagnosis and treatment, provider training engagement), and assist with preparing data summaries for reports and presentations.
• Assist with drafting sections of progress reports, evaluation summaries, and other contract deliverables, ensuring clear documentation of QI activities and results.

About the Company

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