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The American Academy of Family Physicians and its chapters proudly represent more than 130,000 family physician, resident, and medical student members. Family physicians play a critical role in improving the health of patients, families, and communities across the United States.

The AAFP is committed to helping family physicians improve the health of Americans by advancing the specialty of family medicine, saving members time, and maximizing the value of membership . Our focus every day is to help family physicians spend more time doing what they do best: providing quality and cost-effective patient care. The AAFP delivers value to its members through each of its strategic priorities.

Summary

Hours: Monday-Friday (hybrid)

Additional hours as needed

Travel: Possible 3-5 days annually

Job Description

When you join the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), you become at the center of transforming health care. You are on the leading edge of ensuring family doctors have what they need to adapt and you are part of a legacy that has been instrumental in improving and advocating for family medicine since 1947. Make an impact that matters. Be Team AAFP.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Specialist is responsible for executing and evaluating all program management functions for the Center for Diversity and Health Equity (CDHE). This position also supports the Commission for Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness and related governance events (e.g., reference committee service at NCCL, National Conference). The Specialist will partner with the CDHE Manager to explore, implement, and evaluate established and new initiatives and projects.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree or knowledge acquired through equivalent work experience, plus a minimum of two years related experience. Demonstrated ability to successfully operationalize projects/programs with minimum oversight, work independently, effectively organize work, work with frequent interruptions, and adjust quickly to changing priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary; a professional customer service attitude is essential. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functional groups in a matrixed environment. Team player who can work well with internal teams.

Preferred experience: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion experience. Program management & evaluation. Familiarity with educational programming for events and working with presenters/faculty.

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At the AAFP we are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, religion, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Helping Family Physicians Advance Health

Why work for us?

The work of the AAFP serves family physicians so they can best care for their patients and communities. Our work is driven by this mission.

Employment Strategy

Attracting good people, and keeping them, is essential to the strategy of a successful organization. We recognize that our success depends on the quality of our staff. We need to attract talented, qualified professionals and provide them with opportunities for advancement in all aspects of their professional life.

Our Staff Model our Organization's Values and Culture

• Service-oriented

• Takes Ownership

• Collaborative

• Outcome-focused

• Transparent

• Innovative

• Balanced

All AAFP work locations and the entire Leawood campus are tobacco free workplaces.

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