Program Coordinator, Implementation Science

Overview

The Department of Global Pediatric Medicine (GPM) is a growing department looking for professionals who are eager to help implement the St. Jude Global (SJG) mission by training the clinical workforce, developing and strengthening health systems and patient-centered initiatives, and advancing knowledge to sustain continuous improvement through research.

Responsibilities

The Implementation Science Program Coordinator will be responsible for:

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  Administering one or more programs or projects.

  
  
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  Defining program or project requirements, identifying interdependencies with internal or external departments or service providers, and coordinate to receive their input.

  
  
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  Developing communications regarding the program or project; Develop project plans and/or programmatic process.

  
  
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  Developing and tracking metrics, providing complex data analysis & interpretation and developing program related reports.

  
  
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  Making recommendations for program or process improvements by providing inputs for systemic changes to program or project management processes for better planning, scope management, and risk prevention.

  
  
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  Supporting the design and implementation of policies, process and procedures. Develop process for execution of program initiatives.

  
  
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  Engaging with program management teams internally and vendors externally for coordination.

  
  
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  May include mentoring less experienced team members.

  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Has working knowledge in the field of clinical medicine or public health, including knowledge in implementation science methodology including frameworks, strategies, and implementation outcomes or multisystem program evaluation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills including communication upwards and downwards as needed. Helps others understand the need for change and adapt to it. Effectively relays understanding of diverse perspectives and presents information in a clear, well thought out way and tailored to the audience.
• Working experience in medical writing.
• Ability to look at data critically and draw meaningful conclusions. Exhibits strong critical thinking to identify trends and draw out insights. Conducts root-cause analysis as needed. Demonstrates a strong understanding of more advanced data management tools, systems and processes. Can carry out more complex analysis of data, working with large/ complex data sets, to create reports for senior leaders.
• Experience with mixed methods including conducting qualitative interviews/focus groups and coding data.
• Works with a high level of independence. Is able to effectively sequence and prioritize tasks within programs and works more independently to manage day to day issues, escalating as needed. Proactively spots early indications of underperformance and takes corrective actions. Celebrates successes.
• Quickly rebounds from setbacks, including creating viable plans to move forward. Comfort developing new processes and demonstrates nimble response to program challenges and shows support for new project directions as details develop.
• Works with partners inside his/her function to find the best solutions that align with functional priorities. Works collaboratively to identify innovative find solutions.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of budget planning and tracking tools & processes as well as related internal policies and procedures related to grants, contracts etc. Tracks, reconciles and reports budget for own area, highlighting any deviations and escalating as needed. Communicates with other teams to drive budgeting processes, collecting information and sharing reports.
• Has working knowledge of project management and planning tools. Understands the overall program goals & customer needs, coordinates with cross functional teams and tracks dependencies & risks.
• Participates in vendor evaluation processes based on a clear understanding of business needs and requisite vendor capabilities.

All candidates must submit a cover letter to be considered for the position.

Minimum Education

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  Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.

  
  
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  Master's degree preferred.

  
  

Minimum Experience:

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  3+ years of experience in program management and delivery.

  
  
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  Significant experience working with project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Microsoft SharePoint, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Clarity, Planview, MS Office).

  
  

Compensation

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world-regardless of race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.

Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital's roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

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