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VP, CHIEF COMM HEALTH & IMPACT OFFICER
Job Title: VP, CHIEF COMM HEALTH & IMPACT OFFICER
Job Code: 5617
FLSA: E
Job Level: N2
Revised Date: 01/01/2026
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
General Description of the Job Class
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer of Duke University Health System, the Chief Community Health & Impact Officer will be responsible for driving a system-wide strategy to improve community health outcomes and foster long-term well-being across the populations DUHS serves.
As a key member of the DUHS Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Community Health & Impact Officer will work in close partnership with the Duke Community Affairs Office to ensure alignment across academic, clinical, and civic initiatives that address the social and structural factors influencing health and to drive our Strategic Community Impact Plan (SCIP). The role provides strategic vision and operational oversight for programs that integrate healthcare delivery with public health, social care, and place-based community investment.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Lead the development of an enterprise-wide community health and impact strategy that enhances access to care and improves measurable outcomes, particularly in underserved communities.
Oversee the design and execution of Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) and Implementation Strategies, aligned with Duke Health's mission and strategic priorities.
Represent DUHS in regional and national initiatives related to community health improvement and collaborative care delivery.
Chair or co-chair governance structures including the Community Health Executive Council, CEO Advisory Board, and Faith and Health Advisory Council to ensure accountability and community alignment.
Direct community-based initiatives focused on behavioral health access, chronic disease prevention, and wraparound support services, leveraging the role of community health workers and trusted messengers.
Collaborate with Duke's Population Health Management Office (PHMO) and academic partners to translate research into actionable models for community impact.
Support "anchor institution" strategies such as inclusive hiring, local procurement, and targeted investments in disinvested neighborhoods.
Advance the use of digital health, telehealth, and data analytics to inform and strengthen community-focused interventions.
Lead the operations of the Office of Community Health, ensuring appropriate staffing, infrastructure, and resources to meet program goals.
Ensure compliance with IRS community benefit reporting requirements, state and local mandates, and DUHS internal standards.
Identify opportunities for policy engagement that promote community well-being and reduce systemic barriers to care.
Manage significant department budget, including grant funds exceeding $50m.
Cultivate strong relationships with local and regional organizations, public agencies, civic leaders, and faith-based groups.
Serve as a visible ambassador for Duke Health in community forums, academic settings, and national coalitions focused on population health and community development.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to share compelling stories of impact and amplify the health system's community presence.
Secure and steward philanthropic, governmental, and private-sector funding to support the expansion of community health programming.
Work with DUHS Finance and Development teams to develop sustainable revenue streams for community-based initiatives, including eligible service reimbursement.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Master's degree in public health, health administration, behavioral sciences, medicine, social work, humanities, or a related field.
Experience
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, public health, or community-based systems, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior executive capacity.
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale strategies and partnerships that improve community health and system performance.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Deep understanding of social drivers of health, community systems, and healthcare delivery models.
Strong executive presence with the ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and engagement skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
Visionary and pragmatic leadership style focused on results, innovation, and long-term impact.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
