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Location

San Francisco, CA | United States

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Job description

Program Manager

Healthforce Center at UCSF

Full Time

76869BR

Job Summary

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, policies and procedures; researches, analyzes and develops solutions to a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Primarily deals with policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. Develops new programs, policies or procedures for possible implementation. The purpose of this position is to independently perform project management, communication, analysis, reporting, and dissemination activities for a variety of projects and programs at Healthforce Center at UCSF. All projects relate to the people of health care and may include projects in several of our core work areas - research, evaluation, consulting, convening across health care sectors, and leadership development. Equity has been woven throughout our work for twenty years and continues to be a primary thread in everything we do.

Under the direction of Healthforce Center senior leadership, faculty and/or Principal Investigators, this individual works with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels within an organization to ensure that the projects are implemented according to plan. This position exercises broad project management responsibilities that require managing projects from start to finish - including coordinating all aspects of the work from once the scope of work has been signed until all deliverables are complete. This individual works independently, receiving little direction regarding responsibilities for ongoing projects and general instructions on new project assignments, projects, and initiatives. Activities conducted by the individual in this role include engaging internal and external stakeholders in the work and necessary processes; conducting qualitative or quantitative analyses to inform the work; writing and editing reports and other materials for dissemination that include context for the work, results, themes, key findings, summaries and/or recommendations; presenting work products or themes to internal and external audiences; and ensuring that the work is completed on-time and on-budget.

Our work is constantly evolving and comes with opportunities to work on different projects. Sample projects and the work associated with this role include:

• Review the scope of work for a consulting project on burnout among health care workers, propose an implementation plan; develop and manage a timeline for deliverables; communicate with staff, faculty and key stakeholders with questions, progress updates, etc.; conduct literature review and synthesize information into key themes and recommendations for review by senior leadership and submission to the client.
• Create and implement a technical assistance portfolio (e.g., workshops, webinars with subject matter experts) for a network of health organizations across the state by supporting co-design sessions with participants, researching health care topics and emerging issues, identifying experts and exemplars from across the country through outreach, and iterating on TA concepts, content, and approach with multiple stakeholders, writing summaries of TA content, and running virtual TA events.
• Execute on a leadership development program by coordinating and communicating with internal and external faculty, staff and participants to deliver program content; analyzing program evaluation results and recommend program changes to senior leadership; and sharing key learnings across Healthforce Center. Participants of our programs vary and include physicians, nurses, community clinic leaders, other health care administrators, and more.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

Healthforce Center at UCSF, prepares health care organizations for success by combining a deep understanding of the issues facing the health care workforce with the leadership skills needed to drive progress. Only by bringing together the human ingredients of health care can organizations truly drive positive change. Understanding the dynamics between workforce trends and the leadership skills required to address them is vital to successfully improving the health care landscape.
Healthforce Center offers services to foundations, hospitals, delivery systems, organizations, and individuals to ensure more effective health care delivery and to inform health care policy. Our efforts are focused in the core areas of research with actionable results, consulting and evaluation, programs that develop leadership and resilience, making connections across sectors, and advancing equity.
In addition to our work to advance health equity, Healthforce Center is deeply committed to ensuring equitable approaches and processes in how we collaborate with each other, partners, funders, vendors, and applicants and participants of our programs. We aim to create a strong and agile organization that is enriched by diverse perspectives and ideas and increases belonging so that people can thrive and do their best work. Whether overhauling our hiring and recruiting practices, increasing accountability for advancing our diversity and equity goals, or engaging collectively as an organization to be anti-racist, we are continuously striving to center equity in our work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and three or more years of relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Experience with and/or interest in our content area (e.g. health care, health policy, health workforce, leadership development).
• Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs (Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Endnote).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively- verbal, written & executive presence. Excellent writing skills.
• Analytical / problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of information for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.
• Strong project and program management skills/techniques.
• Excellent organizational, project, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated accountability, creativity, flexibility, initiative, and problem-solving orientation.
• Organizing meetings or events.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Experience working on a grant funded program.
• Knowledge of research-specific and other computer application programs such as project management software.

License / Certification:

• PMI/PMP
• Valid CA driver's license (to travel to seminars).

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007398 PROJECT POLICY ANL 3

Job Category

Administrative Support, Professional (Non-Clinical), Professional and Managerial, Project Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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