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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of Interprofessional Health Initiatives (IHI) supports the intentional integration of interprofessional education, practice, and collaboration across UNC-CH. The mission of this unit is to support interprofessional endeavors that enhance the capacity and capability to improve health outcomes. Interprofessional Health Initiatives contains the Office of IPEP, Office of Health Professions Advising, and UNC Rural, all pan-university initiatives with many internal and external partners. Collaborating units include the Schools of Business, Dentistry, Education, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Social Work; the department Health Sciences; Biomedical Engineering, and the Health Sciences Library. Building on this collaborative powerhouse of institutions with rich traditions of excellence, UNC-CH is uniquely positioned to transform health and human systems by preparing students, faculty, staff, and practitioners from different disciplines to work better together.
Position Summary
Leads and facilitates a dynamic summer immersion experience for a cohort of students, guiding them through the design and execution of a high-impact project grounded in quality improvement principles. Provides instruction and mentorship on continuous improvement methodologies, including the use of Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles, while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. Oversees project development from problem identification through implementation and evaluation, ensuring students apply rigorous analysis and evidence-based strategies to achieve measurable outcomes. Supports teamwork, monitors progress, and provides ongoing feedback to help students translate theory into practice, culminating in a meaningful deliverable that demonstrates improved processes and real-world impact.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
Must be able to supervise health professional students
Ability to make site visits with students
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
