Careers in Quality

Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, known for its excellent quality of life and strong economy while embracing its historic presence. Located 35 miles west of Washington DC, Loudoun County offers diverse cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.

The mission of The Health Department is to provide health services that enhance and ensure the health of all Loudoun County residents.

The Loudoun County Department of Health is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a Strategic Planning/Quality Improvement/Workforce Development Coordinator.

Under the general direction of the division manager this critical position will: 

• Manage the department-wide strategic planning process. Design and develop a planning process that engages staff, incorporates metrics and attainable goals, and is communicated to all necessary stakeholders.
• Oversee and lead the department workforce development efforts. Conduct needs assessments and create, maintain, and monitor the Workforce Development Plan for the department.
• Conduct research, develop, and maintain the Quality Improvement Plan for the department. Develop and lead quality improvement projects. Conduct strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis. Conduct staff training and engage staff in quality improvement projects.
• Develop communications plans for strategic planning, workforce development, and quality improvement processes and projects.
• May perform other essential job functions specific to the position and department assignment.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of applicable codes, standards, laws, regulations, licensing, and ordinances relative to assigned projects and a knowledge of Department policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will also have strong project management skills, including planning, developing, directing, implementing, and evaluating projects and programs and the ability to teach and train adults, develop curriculum, instructional design, and conduct training assessments.

In addition, the candidate will have the ability to analyze operations and develop options and recommendations for improvement and have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak in public settings to a variety of audiences and prepare reports.

Salary $72,075.92 - $126,132.86 Recruitment #24-128-0183

Visit our on-line employment center at https://www.loudoun.gov/jobs for more information and to apply EOE

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the assigned program or department; five (5) years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

One or more certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma, Agile, or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).

Valid driver's license and good driving record (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification); additional license if required by law for a position or assigned department. Pass pre-employment background checks, including fingerprinting and DMV checks.

Loudoun County Regular Full-time Employees are eligible for full benefits including but not limited to the following as a part of a total rewards package!

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Annual leave 
• Sick leave
• Annual Paid Holidays
• Group Health Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Exceptional Performance Recognition
• Credit Union Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education and Career Development