National Director of Consortium of Abortion Providers, Planned Parenthood, New York, NY

National Director of Consortium of Abortion Providers

Posted on: November 21, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood

DESCRIPTION

For nearly a century, Planned Parenthood has fought for a world where every woman has access to the basic reproductive care and knowledge that is her human right. With its 70 affiliates managing nearly 650 health centers nationwide, Planned Parenthood provides family planning and reproductive health care services, education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people each year.

Planned Parenthood has the highest standards of professional care, with medical standards and guidelines that are developed by the nation's leading physicians and advanced practice clinicians and informed by professional and scientific organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

The Consortium of Abortion Providers (CAPS) is an organization within Planned Parenthood that ensures access to high-quality abortion care. CAPS works closely with the Planned Parenthood affiliates to start or expand the provision of abortion services through training, consultation and assistance in numerous areas of abortion care. Planned Parenthood is looking for a National Director, Consortium of Abortion Providers (CAPS) to lead this effort. This National Director will provide strategic direction to the CAPS organization, managing a team that delivers operational, clinical and legislative programming to affiliates. In addition, the team develops and implements special projects and programs focused on supporting Planned Parenthood affiliates' provision of abortion care, as they relate to the overall Federation strategic plan.

Reporting to the VP of Affiliate Services, the National Director of CAPS provides strategic leadership, oversees program implementation, as well as high-level project management. Additionally, working closely with both the CAPS team and affiliate staff and leadership, the National Director of CAPS will lead multiple initiatives, services and functions. This position manages a team of eight, an annual budget and works extensively with leadership at both the national office and affiliates

NOTE: This position is located in New York City, but qualified candidates living in other US geographies will be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years high-level management experience in a healthcare or related setting – women's reproductive health care or abortion services (or closely related) required.
• Advanced degree in public health, medicine, law, or comparable required - as CAPS works on issues across a broad spectrum of topics—health operations, policy, and clinical issues.
• Solid experience in program development and implementation of complex, national initiatives.
• Seasoned collaborator—able to work effectively across multiple divisions internally, soliciting feedback and input from significant stakeholder groups nationally
• Unflappable with excellent interpersonal skills, building strong and effective partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Gravitas paired with the professional integrity and ambition to effectively represent and promote Planned Parenthood externally at the highest levels and internally as a senior leader.
• Tireless advocate for the needs of women seeking and receiving care, as well as abortion providers.
• Position requires approximately 20-40% domestic travel. 

Planned Parenthood is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should apply on-line to:
https://plannedparenthoodext.hire.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-96486&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any