Population Health Supervisor

Company: Claire Myers Consulting
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Reports to: Population Health Manager Classification: Exempt THE OPPORTUNITY: Our client is seeking a Population Health Supervisor to lead a high-impact team focused on improving health outcomes, advancing health equity, and driving quality improvement initiatives across the organization. This individual will oversee daily team operations, guide program strategy, ensure regulatory and accreditation alignment, and partner cross-functionally with internal leaders, providers, and community organizations. This is an ideal opportunity for a mission-driven healthcare leader who enjoys developing people, building programs, and turning strategy into measurable results. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Team Leadership and Operations: Supervise, mentor, and support the Population Health team Manage workflow, productivity, and time-off requests Partner with leadership on performance reviews and coaching Coordinate staff assignments and coverage to meet program goals Program Strategy and Execution: Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of population health programs Oversee quality improvement and health equity initiatives Manage Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs) and improvement cycles Ensure completion and submission of required regulatory documentation Oversee the Value-Based Pay-for-Performance (Quality Care Incentive) program Identify opportunities for process and operational improvement Training and Collaboration: Develop and facilitate training for internal teams and provider partners Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement programs Participate in audits, committees, and cross-functional workgroups Compliance and Accreditation: Support NCQA, state, and federal regulatory requirements Maintain Population Health Management strategy and program documentation WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE: Population health programs are executed on time and meet regulatory standards Team operates with clear goals, strong engagement, and accountability Quality and value-based program performance improves year over year Strong provider and internal stakeholder partnerships are established Health equity initiatives show measurable progress QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field Five or more years of experience in population health or quality improvement At least one year in a lead, supervisory, or project leadership role Knowledge of Medi-Cal or Medicaid managed care quality and population health programs Experience with HEDIS and NCQA standards Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills Ability to lead in a cross-functional, fast-paced regulatory environment Preferred: Graduate degree such as MPH or MBA Experience with Medicare or D-SNP programs Experience partnering with community-based organizations Bilingual in Spanish Experience with EMR, care management, or health plan analytics platforms TECHNICAL SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook COMPENSATION: $97,534 – $141,424 base salary WORK ENVIRONMENT: Hybrid role with the ability to attend in-person meetings as needed

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