Job description

The mission of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is to prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it. With more than a million people in Michigan affected by kidney disease, the NKFM works to provide life-changing programs and services across the state. For the past 65+ years, we have strived to deliver programs, services, and resources to those who need them most.

The strength of the NKFM is a diverse funding base, which includes special events, federal, state and private dollars, and individual contributions. We?re proud to be consistently given high marks from the top charity evaluation organizations in the country. With 4 stars from Charity Navigator, a platinum rating from GuideStar, and meeting all 20 priorities for the Better Business Bureau, we're happy that our focus on transparency and outcomes is recognized among the best.
We can?t do our vital work without our dedicated supporter, funders, volunteers, and staff. Will you join us?
Position Description
Under general supervision by the Senior Program Manager, the Senior Program Specialist will work on CKD Prevention initiatives with health systems, payers and healthcare providers to identify patients at greatest risk for developing chronic kidney disease; increase CKD testing for at-risk individuals; improve knowledge, awareness and understanding of preventable kidney disease and COVID-19 risk factors among providers and the general public; and identify financially sustainable strategies for kidney disease detection and management. The Senior Program Specialist will work with other programs as directed. Maintain and develop partnerships across the health care space with a high level of professional expertise.
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement CKD screening initiatives.
• Educate Michigan health plans and primary care providers about strategies to promote early detection of CKD. Provide technical assistance to support health plans and health systems/clinics in the implementation of strategies to facilitate early detection and management of CKD.
• Lead efforts to establish and maintain relationships with primary care providers and other health care providers to refer to NKFM programs, including through health system electronic health records.
• Identify best practices for CKD interventions and use of data to drive improvements in identification and management of CKD.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with internal colleagues, volunteers, funders, and partners through clear communication and delivering as promised.
• Collect data, write reports and provide feedback to ensure meeting grant/contract deliverables.
• Be a team player who values integrity, caring, teamwork, innovation, and dedication.
• The NKFM is a dynamic organization that embraces change, to better support our mission, new duties may be assigned from time to time.

Job Type: Full-time

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