The Stanford Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, is seeking a QI Clinical Lead that will lead and further develop an ambulatory quality improvement initiative aimed at reducing iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy.

The QI Clinical Lead will work collaboratively with project leadership and staff to lead the coordination of components of this QI implementation project in target outpatient/ambulatory settings and hospitals throughout California, and help scale the project throughout California in 2028 and 2029; create and/or advise in the development of OB QI curriculum and educational materials for use in clinics, community settings and hospitals throughout California; develop and/or contribute to outreach strategies related to program development, partnership, and project funding; collect and analyze outcome data, create reports, and review trends to make program improvement recommendations.  

Our ideal candidate has a nursing background, preferably perinatal nursing, with five or more years of experience in clinical and administrative systems and recent experience in outpatient or ambulatory obstetrics. Ideal candidates have experience implementing quality improvement initiatives or implementation science approaches; knowledge of national perinatal nursing and safety standards; and strong project management, curriculum development, and outcome data collection and analysis skills. They can collaborate with leadership and staff across competing projects, write and edit clear scientific and educational materials, and coordinate outreach education for providers, ambulatory staff, community partners, and hospitals. The ability to travel within California and to Alabama is also desired.  
 

Duties include:

• Knowledge and experience implementing Quality Improvement initiatives and programs in hospitals and outpatient/ambulatory clinics. 
• Develop, implement, administer and assist in evaluating programs.
• Outreach to varied stakeholders, community and patients with lived experience by: analyzing data, creating reports, reviewing trends, implementation of program strategies and making program improvement recommendations. 
• Contribute to outreach strategies related to program communications, partnerships recruitment and development, and fundraising.
• Create, write, edit and/or advise in the development of program curriculum, Quality Improvement Toolkits or complex content for proposals, grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities. 
• Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning.
• Coach and mentor program staff.
• Understanding and commitment to Birth Equity and working with communities of color. 
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization. 
• Ability to oversee and direct staff and volunteers.
• Self-directed and accountable for driving program goals and objectives.

Desired Qualifications:

• Perinatal nurse with five (5) or more years of experience in clinical and administrative systems.
• Demonstrated skills in implementing Quality Improvement initiatives or Implementation Science approaches.
• Knowledge of national standards, regarding perinatal nursing and safety/QI projects.
• Experience with outpatient/ambulatory obstetrics.
• Project management experience and skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with leadership teams and staff on multiple, competing projects.
• Demonstrated ability to write and edit scientific text and education materials for clear and concise communication of concepts.
• Experience and skill in curriculum development.
• Ability to coordinate and provide outreach education to varied providers, outpatient/ambulatory staff, community and hospitals.
• Experience and skill in collecting, reporting and analyzing outcome data.
• Ability to travel within California and to Alabama.

Physical Requirements*:

• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
• Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.
• On-campus mobility.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Working Conditions:

• May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
• May travel locally
• Occasional overnight travel.
• May travel within United States.
• May work remotely.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility, health equity and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
   

Core Duties:

• Develop and manage research programs by conducting research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs.
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research.
• Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
• Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Develop curriculum. Develop curriculum-rating survey, detailed feedback on courses and make recommendations for preliminary overview and changes.
• Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities.
• Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning and related funding and financial sustainability.
• May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients.
• Develop or contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising/funding.
• Coach and mentor program staff.
   

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.
   

Certificates and Licenses Required:

For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.