US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities Hiring for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Officer at Norfolk, VA  Full Time

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a DEI Officer to work in Norfolk, VA and support all 11 of our locations. We look forward to working with a DEI Officer who will partner with our physicians, management, staff, patients, healthcare partners and community leaders to advance health equity, reduce health disparities, and promote a culture of inclusion within our practice.

The DEI Officer will report to the Executive Director, with a dotted line reporting to VOA’s Manager of Human Resource Services. They will work closely with key stakeholders within VOA Leadership, HR and the Inclusion Council to steward the design, development and implementation of diversity, inclusion, equity and cultural competence strategy and programs across the Practice.

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Responsibilities

• Sets DE&I strategies and implements initiatives that contribute to the overall culture of the organization.
• Analyzes current practices/policies and designs new practices/policies that reinforce DEI in the workplace.
• Collects and analyzes data related to patient outcomes to guide the Practice in reducing preventable health disparities and advancing health equity for our patients.
• Creates equity of care education and training programs to advance the ability of VOA employees to recognize and overcome barriers to culturally competent patient care.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to assess, recommend, develop and/or acquire employee training and development programs designed to increase awareness and support equity and inclusion values.
• Provide oversight for employee resource groups.
• Serves as main point of contact for employees with DEI related workplace issues or concerns and works collaboratively with Human Resources to address.
• Maintains knowledge of DEI legislation and best practices and report back significant modalities to practice leadership.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, communications, organizational development, or a related field from an accredited university. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience related to DE&I with expertise in creating and managing diversity initiatives.
• A minimum of (2) years in healthcare or similar setting with experience creating and implementing programs that advance health equity, eliminate health disparities and ensure access to services for all patients.
• Demonstrated success in setting DE&I strategies and implementing initiatives that contribute to the overall culture of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and guide organizational change.
• Experience creating metrics and analyzing data to inform, influence, and communicate.
• Extensive experience with data collection, records maintenance, report preparation and managing confidential information.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.