Equity and Inclusion Project Manager

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is hiring an Equity and Inclusion Project Manager (PM3). If you have experience doing project management and equity and inclusion work, we want you to apply!

Equity and Inclusion Project Manager - Position Description

The purpose of this position is to project manage, oversee and coordinate interdisciplinary projects and teams in the OHA Equity and Inclusion Division and with the greater agency, including community partners and contractors. Initiatives in this work portfolio include but are not limited to workforce strategy, planning, performance management, process management and organizational improvement in large scale and complex projects. The impact of this position's work will increase foundational capacity for OHA to be on track to achieve its goal of eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030.  

OHA’s strategic goal is to eliminate health inequities in Oregon by 2030. OHA definition for health equity:

“Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistribution of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.”

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING:

• Seven years of professional level experience related to coordinates, oversees, or manages projects from various disciplines according to project management methods, guidelines, and principles;

OR

• Six years of professional level experience related to coordinates, oversees, or manages projects from various disciplines according to project management methods, guidelines, and principles; AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification;

OR

• Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field;

OR

• Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.

What's in it for you?

The Equity & Inclusion division is a team of passionate individuals working to identify and address health inequities. You will receive a comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefits, leave, and wellness package, including:

• Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• Pension and retirement programs
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• A healthy work/life balance, including flexible schedules and hybrid work options for many positions

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-96037

Application Deadline: 05/17/2022