Healthcare for the Gig Economy Workforce

Akido is launching an innovative healthcare initiative tailored for the underserved gig economy workforce, who face barriers to traditional healthcare. The initiative will focus on meeting patients where they are and delivering ‘whole person care’ services to address physical, behavioral, and social drivers of health.

In collaboration with the Independent Drivers Guild (IDG) and Workers Benefit Fund (WBF), we are launching an inaugural program this year in New York City, specifically for independent drivers, such as those affiliated with Uber and Lyft. We are recruiting clinical and administrative leaders to spearhead the design, implementation, and scaling of the pilot to serve drivers and other gig workers across the nation.

Job Summary

The Administrator Leader will manage the operational and strategic facets of the Driver Wellbeing Pilot Program. This role requires a blend of building clinical and business operations, strategic planning, team leadership, and a passion for enhancing the health and wellbeing of patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operational design and execution of the Driver Wellbeing Pilot Program.
• Partner with Physician Leader to integrate clinical services with broader wellbeing initiatives through effective dyad leadership model.
• Drive program improvement based on key metrics identified in Performance Barometer.
• Drive the program's expansion through outreach, particularly via the Mobile Medical Unit, to enroll new drivers.
• Collaborate with key partners to design and implement new healthcare benefits to increase driver participation and wellbeing.
• Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders for program scaling.
• Lead the program evaluation team to assess the impact of current benefits and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate program progress, success, and risks to Akido Leadership.
• Manage the financial aspects of the program, including budgeting.
• Supervise outreach and care management staff.

Key Attributes

• Passion: Demonstrates genuine care for the patient population and a strong desire to enhance their quality of life.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Posses the drive to innovate and navigate the complexities of launching a new care model, bringing a builder’s mindset.
• Strategic Acumen: Skilled in planning, organizing, and managing the business aspects of healthcare.
• Resourceful: Leads with an owner’s mindset, acting as a steward of time, energy, and financial resources.
• Financial Aptitude: Proficient in managing budgets and optimizing resource utilization.
• Communicative Excellence: Exhibits a strong ability to convey complex ideas and foster community relations.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrates aptitude for addressing operational challenges with effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field with prior leadership experience.
• Experience with field medicine, specifically mobile medicine
• Experience with Value Based Care
• Expertise in healthcare management, building clinical operations, and knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Experience preparing and providing updates to leadership teams
• Familiarity with data collection, evaluation, and communicating findings to various audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in program development and management within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to build strategic external partnerships and strategic alignment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse team, partners, and program participants.