California Health Care Foundation · 2 weeks ago
Senior Program Officer, Technology and Innovation
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $258K/yr
10+ years expCalifornia Health Care Foundation is seeking a Senior Program Officer to join their Technology and Innovation team. This role focuses on integrating emerging technologies into California’s health care safety net, guiding grants and partnerships to support better care and outcomes for low-income Californians.
Non-profit Organization Management
Hiring Manager
Charles Reader
Responsibilities
Shape statewide technology priorities . Develop strategies that accelerate the adoption of health AI, data exchange, and IT tools across Medi-Cal plans, providers, and regulatory entities, with attention to workflow, reimbursement, and policy realities
Align investments with CHCF’s mission . Ensure the Innovation Fund’s work strengthens Medi-Cal, supports delivery system improvement, and advances racial and economic equity in health care access
Track policy and market shifts . Monitor state and federal policy developments related to AI oversight, interoperability, data governance, and safety-net innovation to keep CHCF’s strategy responsive and grounded
Set annual direction . Develop annual plans with clear objectives, budget allocations, and metrics that guide the Technology and Innovation team’s portfolio
Manage a diverse portfolio . Oversee grants, contracts, and technical assistance initiatives focused on improving technology capacity and use in the safety net
Conduct due diligence . Review proposals, assess technical feasibility and equity implications, and collaborate with grantees to ensure alignment with CHCF’s goals
Drive outcomes . Track progress toward defined milestones, integrate lessons from implementation into strategy refinements, and ensure accountability across funded work
Build cross-sector relationships . Maintain strong partnerships with safety-net providers, Medi-Cal plans, policymakers, technologists, entrepreneurs, and community advocates
Convene partners . Lead discussions that surface shared challenges, identify adoption barriers, and support collaboration among entities shaping California’s health technology ecosystem
Represent CHCF externally . Participate in advisory groups, policy conversations, and field-building activities related to AI, digital health, data exchange, and innovation
Commission and manage applied research . Support studies that deepen understanding of how technologies influence access, affordability, and equity in the safety net
Synthesize learnings . Elevate lessons from California-based models that can inform statewide and national policy and practice
Translate complexity . Communicate technical and policy concepts in clear, accessible ways for non-technical audiences including policymakers, health plan leaders, providers, and CHCF colleagues
Integrate technology across program areas . Work with colleagues across CHCF to ensure technology considerations inform broader program strategies and funding decisions
Strengthen internal learning . Contribute to program reviews, strategy refinement, and cross-team learning activities to improve organizational effectiveness
Model CHCF values . Demonstrate a consistent commitment to equity, inclusion, curiosity, and continuous improvement in all interactions and decisions
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in a relevant field such as Health Informatics, Public Health, Information Systems, or Medicine. Equivalent professional experience will be considered for candidates with deep subject-matter expertise in health care technology, Medicaid policy, or delivery system transformation
At least ten years of experience working with or advising on health IT, AI tools, data exchange, or digital health solutions, with a strong understanding of how these technologies interact with care delivery, financing, and operations in safety-net or Medi-Cal environments
Proven ability to design and manage grants, contracts, or technical assistance initiatives of $500K or greater, including due diligence, performance monitoring, and adaptation based on evidence and stakeholder input
Knowledge of state and federal policies that shape AI governance, health information exchange, interoperability, privacy and security, and digital equity, along with an understanding of emerging policy trends affecting technology adoption
Strong written, verbal, and synthesis abilities, with demonstrated success engaging diverse stakeholders such as providers, health plans, policymakers, technologists, and community organizations
Connects policy, technology, and delivery system levers to design approaches that are realistic, scalable, and grounded in safety-net operational realities
Understands how tools such as EHRs, HIEs, claims systems, AI applications, and data platforms shape workflows, decision-making, reimbursement, and patient experience
Builds and maintains collaborative relationships across sectors, navigating complex organizational dynamics and fostering shared learning among partners
Translates strategic goals into actionable grantmaking, technical assistance, or research portfolios, with strong project management habits and accountability for outcomes
Extracts insights from research, policy developments, and implementation experiences, translating complex technical and policy concepts into clear recommendations for varied audiences
Demonstrates comfort with ambiguity, a readiness to pivot in response to new information, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a rapidly evolving technological landscape
Applies a structural lens to technology adoption and investment decisions, ensuring solutions advance accessibility, affordability, and racially and economically equitable outcomes
Demonstrates a genuine curiosity and open-mindedness, paired with humility and a readiness to listen and learn from CHCF's grantees and partners
Exhibits a deep personal and professional dedication to anti-racist principles and actively participates in the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Possesses the ability to give, receive, and integrate feedback constructively, promoting a culture of open communication and continuous improvement
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Long-term care insurance
Commuter assistance or paid parking
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Educational assistance
Paid time off
401(k) retirement benefits
Company
California Health Care Foundation
The California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) is dedicated to advancing meaningful, measurable improvements in the way the health care delivery system provides care to the people of California, particularly those with low incomes and those whose needs are not well served by the status quo.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sandra R. Hernández, M.D.
President & CEO
Tie Kim
Chief Financial Officer
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