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Organization:

Ctr for Hlth Svcs Research

Job Summary:

The Center for Health Services Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks an experienced research project manager to support a program that provides academic consultation and collaboration services to institution-wide learning health systems initiatives and an NIH-funded project on implementation of precision medicine approaches. A learning health system is one in which internal data and experience are systematically integrated with external evidence, and that knowledge is put into practice; as a result, patients get higher quality, safer, more efficient care. Work in the Sr Pop/Public Health Mgr role will involve the intake, tracking, and reporting of health system projects that request consultation with academic resources and general project management for a research grant. The position requires advanced organization and communication skills and intermediate research experience to perform activities including project management, preparation of internal reports, and contribution to scholarship under minimal supervision.

Candidates with a minimum of master's level training in Public Health, Behavioral Sciences, Epidemiology, or a related field are strongly preferred. Candidates with experience in health services research, implementation science, and/or quality improvement methods are desirable. This position will offer remote-work-from-home opportunities, but routine presence in our Nashville, TN office will be required. A current resume and cover letter must be included/uploaded in your online application to be eligible for consideration.

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At the Vanderbilt Center for Health Services Research, our mission is to improve the quality and equity of healthcare delivery and health outcomes
for all people through translational research and training initiatives,
bridging the gap between evidence and real-world practice. For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/hsr/center-health-services-research.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops program plans, goals, and objectives in collaboration with program leadership.
• Provides professional and/or technical leadership in the execution of day-to-day program activities.
• Communicates within and across departments, partner institutions, funding organizations, and stakeholders to maximize information sharing and to achieve objectives.
• Manages multiple projects at the same time to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives
  • Anticipate resource needs, set priorities, schedule activities, and organize work for projects
  • Work with internal project stakeholders across the organization to understand requirements, processes, and/or other needs
• Manages meetings including preparing agendas and meeting minutes.
• Prepares reports, presentations, and manuscripts for scientific, clinical, and operational audiences and senior leadership.
• Demonstrates scientific proficiency to support project activities which may include data management, analysis, IRB submission, and writing of study protocols and research publications.
• Serves as a resource to others and provides guidance to team members.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

This position requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and three years of related experience. Candidates with a minimum of master's level training in Public Health, Behavioral Sciences, Epidemiology, or a related field are strongly preferred.

Success in the Sr Pop/Public Health Mgr position will require the following skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks and prioritize projects effectively.
• Experience in health care settings and scientific research.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position. The candidate must live locally near Nashville, TN for regular on-site meetings and work; some remote work will be allowed as feasible based on project needs.

Salary is dependent upon education and experience.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

* Data Management (Advanced): Interpreting, analyzing and organizing reports and metrics.
* Research Administration (Intermediate): Knowledgeable on all phases in the lifecycle of a sponsored research project. Well versed in and able to assist researchers in reducing compliance risks and assisting in routine and specialized processes.
* Program Planning (Advanced): Demonstrates ability to realistically anticipate resource needs, identify and break work down into discrete and measurable tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, prepare acceptance criteria and organize work for a medium sized program. Appropriately matches equipment and capital resources to task demands. Reshapes program during life-cycle evolution, if needed. Demonstrates ability to break down work into manageable and measurable units, estimating time and costs appropriate to the stage of the program. Works with basic program management tools, either paper-based or computer software systems.
* Program Management (Advanced): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives.
* Process Improvement (Advanced): Identifies, analyzes and improves upon existing business processes for optimization and to meet standards of quality.
* Financial Processes (Advanced): Ability to monitor costs, expenses and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.
* Mentoring & Coaching (Intermediate): The essence of training and mentoring on the job is transfer of knowledge. Whereas training can be considered more formal and scheduled, mentoring is often in the form of guidance and "hands-on" experiences. The reporting relationship is unimportant since the purpose is to pass on information and experiences. These discussions normally center around a person's goal of learning job procedures, content, standards, analysis and problem-solving.
* Peer Leadership (Advanced): The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank in an effort to accomplish team goals.
* Networking (Advanced): Build relationships through industry contacts, professional organizations and individuals.
* Quality Management (Advanced): Developing a systematic process of checking to see whether a process or service is meeting specific requirements.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

3 years

Education:

Bachelor's

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