Supervisor - Community Health Jackson

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Jackson
Jan 20, 2026
Community Health Supervisor Location: Henry Ford Health One Jackson Square 100 E Michigan AveJackson, MI 49201 Job Type: Full-Time Flexible three days a week on site Department: Community Health About the Role We are seeking a dynamic Community Health Supervisor to provide leadership, supervision, and strategic direction for community health initiatives. This role plays a critical part in advancing health improvement efforts through strong partnerships, effective project coordination, and evidencebased approaches. The ideal candidate brings both public health expertise and proven leadership experience to support our mission of improving community wellbeing. The ideal candidate must have a master's degree, a Public Health background, supervisor experience and experience in Grant management and budgeting. Must have interest in or familiarity with substance use disorder (SUD) prevention models, treatment, or services. Behavioral health background a plus. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Planning Contribute to the development and implementation of community health assessments and strategic action plans. Coordinate the local market Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and Implementation Plan in partnership with system leaders, project teams, and community networks. Serve as a primary liaison to internal service lines and external community partners supporting CHNA activities and priorities. Team Supervision & Management Provide daily supervision of Community Health staff, including recruitment, scheduling, performance management, and professional development. Monitor team processes and drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Community Engagement & Partnerships Build, maintain, and lead strong community partnerships aligned with community health priorities. Represent the health system in local and regional initiatives, trainings, conferences, and events. Participate in advocacy, outreach, and marketing initiatives that support community health improvement plans. Program Evaluation & Grants Management Design and implement program evaluation activities using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Lead grant research, writing, management, and reporting to advance community health efforts. Ensure accurate documentation of program activities, evaluation data, and budget expenditures in alignment with funder and organizational requirements. Why Join Us? * Opportunity to shape strategic community health improvement efforts. * Collaborative environment with strong community and organizational partnerships. * Meaningful work that directly impacts health outcomes across the region. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Master's degree in public health or related field Three years of work experience in public health or related field, including experience supporting community health improvement projects and grants Formal leadership experience managing staff/team members, projects and deadlines Strong verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills Experience drafting successful grant proposals and managing grant awards Experience compiling and interpreting population health data/reports Experience applying critical thinking and excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects Strong verbal and written communications with commitment to a healthy lifestyle as a model. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Department: Population Health Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable