The Health Equity Coordinator leads strategic initiatives alongside MGB Neurosurgery leadership aimed at advancing health equity in the department of Neurosurgery at Mass General Brigham (MGB). This role encompasses end-to-end project management, stakeholder collaboration, data entry and analysis, and budget oversight. The coordinator serves as a liaison between clinical teams, leadership, and community partners to address health disparities through inclusive outreach, education, and resource navigation.
Key responsibilities include ongoing project development under guidance of Neurosurgery Operations Supervisor, training staff, coordinating community events, managing social risk factor workflows, and staying current on best practices in the health equity space.
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 1-3 years in a healthcare, community-based organization, or corporate environment is required.
- Background in patient care coordination, public health, resource navigation, or community programing is preferred.
Job Specific Tasks and Responsibilities: Project Management & Strategy:
Work under guidance of the Neurosurgery Operations Supervisor in defining strategic goals, generating new project and process ideas, and managing the implementation of health equity initiatives Set and track goals, benchmarks, and metrics Proactive engagement and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders Provide regular updates to leadership Budget oversight Potential to identify and pursue grant opportunities within project scope Stay current on health equity trends and best practices
Team collaboration & Oversight:
Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary clinical care teams Serve as primary contact for Office of Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) United Against Racism (UAR) team Prepare and submit quarterly reports Train staff across all role groups on UAR processes and workflows Potential oversight of per diem staff or interns working in the resource navigation space
Administrative Duties:
Attend in person and virtual meetings across all MGB campuses as needed Work productively, efficiently, and harmoniously with all surgeons and multidisciplinary teams. Report all operational issues to direct supervisor Supports additional projects in the UAR Health Equity scope as assigned by leadership team
Community Engagement & Education:
Organize and lead community health education events on a regular basis Coordinate volunteer presenters and support staff Build and maintain relationships with community partners Partner with marketing for communications and promotions
Resource Navigation:
Provide direct resource navigation and care coordination support to patients Assist patients and care teams with applications, referrals, and follow-ups Lead social risk factor screening and response efforts Serve as subject matter expert on community resources Develop innovative solutions to address patient needs Responsible for data collection, analysis, and reporting Serve as department subject matter expert on community resources 1:1 Resource navigation support not limited to: speaking with patients and caregivers over the phone and in person, research and identification of eligible community resources, dissemination of internal resources, application and form assistance, direct communication with community resources on behalf of patients, warm hand-off to community resources, follow-ups with patient and community resource after referral to ensure ongoing support, successful referral and determine outstanding need.
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Oct 10, 2025