Chief Impact Officer

Chief Impact Officer The Chief Impact Officer is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for defining and advancing Essential Access Health's programmatic vision and ensuring the organization delivers meaningful, measurable impact. This role brings together healthcare transformation, learning and evaluation, and research into a unified approach that strengthens program effectiveness, informs strategy, and positions the organization to deepen its impact over time. In close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Impact Officer shapes organizational direction by connecting implementation, learning, and evidence. This role ensures that the organization is clear about what it is achieving, how well it is performing, and where it must adapt or deepen its work to meet the needs of providers and communities.

KEY DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

Set and lead the organization's programmatic vision, ensuring alignment with mission, strategy, and evolving field needs Establish and lead a cohesive, organization-wide approach to measuring impact and performance Oversee research strategy and ensure alignment with organizational priorities and practical application Partner with the CEO to shape and advance organizational strategy, including identifying opportunities to deepen and expand impact Work across functions to connect community insight with programmatic work, measurement, and external positioning Represent the organization in external spaces related to programmatic work, research, and learning Lead and support Vice Presidents across Healthcare Transformation, Learning + Evaluation, and Research

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. 15+ years of senior leadership experience in public health, healthcare, research, or related fields Demonstrated experience leading complex programs and driving measurable impact Strong background in learning and evaluation, including defining metrics and using data to inform strategy Experience overseeing or integrating research into programmatic work Proven ability to lead senior leaders and align multiple functions at an enterprise level Experience building and managing cross-sector partnerships Other duties as assigned