Manager, Health Program-SOM Trauma Patient Safety

Accomplishes responsibilities by primarily (>50%) performing significant managerial functions within area of responsibility. Possess subject matter expertise in a professional discipline. Achieves objectives through coordinated efforts of others, typically by managing recruitment, engagement, performance, and development of employees. Develops, implements, and manages goals and objectives. Participates in strategic planning. Determines and enforces processes, practices, and/or policies. Manages operations, workflow, projects, and/or systems that have strategic impact. Accountable for operational and/or financial resources. Responsible for compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and expectations to support institutional, School or Unit goals.

Manages the daily operations, typically, of a work unit (group(s) or team(s) of staff who perform similar type work) or function (division(s), program(s), or specialized unit(s) within a department). Develops and achieves broadly stated goals and objectives in alignment with defined strategy. Primarily responsible for overall execution of results. Wide latitude to make managerial decisions within area of responsibility. Recommends financial, personnel, and significant strategic decisions for upper senior professional approval.

• Manages one or more patient care, clinical research, or community outreach program(s) of substantive size and budget. Coordinates the daily activities and staff functions specific to that healthcare related program.
• Sets goals and creates tactics to achieve program objectives. Hires and trains staff as needed.
• Plans and coordinates daily activities of a health program, including developing protocols of service related to patient, subject, and community contact.
• Where the research component is present, collaborates with research staff to develop protocols and insure their timely implementation. Evaluates program results and adjusts methods accordingly.
• Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates professional, research, clinic, and/or clerical staff. (require for this job)
• Oversees record keeping, data collection, management, and analysis. Prepares and presents program reports.
• Coordinates and assists in training programs for volunteers, professionals and/or the community.
• Identifies and pursues outside funding sources. Researches grants and participates in grant writing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field of study.

• Four (4) years of experience involving program planning and coordination experience in a related field.

• Two (2) years of direct supervision.

• Certification/Licensure: Appropriate state licensure may be required as defined based upon the nature of the program.

• Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Must be able to demonstrate experience: planning, coordinating, and executing complex research programs, including establishing objectives, managing deliverables and resources, monitoring performance, and ensuring successful program outcomes.
  • Must be able to demonstrate experience: coordinating activities across institutional and professional boundaries, including the ability to align diverse technical, research, administrative, clinical, and external stakeholders toward shared program objectives. Experience with international collaboration is preferred.
  • Experience with federal research organizations, especially within the Department of War, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.