Program Director - Community Health and Research

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Closing Date:

06/25/2024

Type of Position:
Management - Operations

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:
NWA | CHR Community Programs

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
This position is located in El Dorado, Arkansas.
The Program Director in Community Health and Research is responsible for providing oversight and direction for multiple community-based programs for the Institute for Community Health Improvement. This position works closely with the Sr. Director of Community Program, Project Managers, faculty, and others to connect, collaborate, and develop implementation plans for multi-faceted community health programs. The community program director ensures collaboration and connection across projects and departments, ensuring high-impact outcomes. He/she is also responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and is responsible for ensuring objectives are met for funded federal projects. Additionally, the program director monitors multiple budgets and monitors program activities across projects.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field plus five (5) years of related experience with managerial level experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nursing License.

• Masters Degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field.

• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

• Four (4) years of clinical experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of community health research and program development.

• Proven experience in managing community-based programs, preferably in public health or healthcare settings.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to analyze data and interpret research findings to inform program design and implementation.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team and to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Familiarity with research methodologies and evaluation techniques.

• Ability to work independently and interdependently.

• Ability to work under deadline pressure.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities

• Provides high-level leadership of community-based programs by working with senior-level leadership, managers, and others to create action plans and project implementation plans and ensure high-impact programs are developed and executed. Will facilitate the connection and collaboration between multiple community-based programs across the organization and will work across assistant projects to eliminate duplication of activities and create strategies for connecting programs, ensuring success and effectiveness across teams.  

• Develops and maintains a strong understanding of Northwest Arkansas community-based organizations, programs, and services to align Community Health and Research work within the region. Will work with the team and community organizations to identify and understand gaps or connections to ensure collaboration with external partners in the execution of community programs. Develops and maintains strong relationships with community partnerships to establish the team’s ability to implement high-impact community programs that are connected to and in collaboration with community partners across the region. 

• Works with the communications team to plan quality external and internal communication documents. 

• Manages multiple federally funded awards and contracts to ensure fiscal responsibility and contract execution and management.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Pulling, Pushing

Occasional Physical Activity:
Driving

Benefits Eligible:
Yes