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Director, Partnership for Clear Health Communication at the National Patient Safety Foundation
Job Summary:
The Director serves as a key contact for PCHC @ NPSF, PCHC members, partners and affiliated professional organizations. He/She works closely with the COO to identify, secure and maintain said relationships, development opportunities and funding activities. The Director will have extensive leadership experience working with boards and executive leadership to build future business lines and identify new revenue streams that support the Partnership. The Director will be highly collaborative, have solid project management experience and able to act as a key contact to external audiences as appropriate.
Essential Functions:
- Identifies and develops collaborative opportunities for new program design and implementation;
- Assess Ask Me 3 program materials and in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders, designs and implements product maintenance and re-design processes for sustained viability;
- Develops and implements a business model for Materials Review program;
- Identifies revenue opportunities to fund future program growth
- Provides business planning and project management for new programs development;
- Facilitate and coordinates tools, processes, and infrastructure necessary for project completion;
- Identification of appropriate internal and external resources;
- Identify trends in healthcare and evaluate practices for their applicability to PCHC @ NPSF products and services and improving health literacy; Benchmarks Partnership performance and implements best practices;
- Provides routine and ad hoc tracking and performance reports as required;
- Builds collaborative teams and serves as a key contact for internal and external customers;
- Maintains appropriate national, regional and local professional networks that benefit the Partnership;
- Develops and maintains operational and capital budgets and meets projected targets;
- Develops appropriate goals and achieves objectives within stated time frames and parameters;
- Monitors staff and provides feedback for maximum performance;
- Represents the Partnership at national and regional meetings and seminars as required;
- Serves as liaison to the PCHC Advisory Board, NPSF Boards and stakeholders ensuring that customer needs are identified and met; and
- Participates in leadership, staff and team meetings as required
Required Skill Sets:
Organization:
Exhibits excellent organizational skills; Is able to manage multiple priorities and tasks; Prioritizes tasks and assignments appropriately; Is able to disseminate required information, reports and project status upon request; Results oriented
Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to produce reports, electronic presentations and manage appropriate electronic media; Articulate and knowledge-based when required to present publicly
Technical:
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures; Advanced user ability with MS Office applications
Project Management:
Knowledge of business planning principles, practices, techniques, and tools; Manages multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively; Provides appropriate status reports and is proactive in advising executive leadership;
Work is timely, exhibits excellent customer service and is consistent with follow-up
Problem-solving:
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; Demonstrates consistent sound judgment and decision making; Is able to identify potential problems and provides proactive solutions for management of problems; Is able to recognize need for supplemental resources
Analytical:
Analyzes issues and is able to extrapolate appropriate solutions; Visualizes global concepts and connects concepts to develop actual growth opportunities; Exhibits knowledge and understanding of the principles, processes, and requirements for strategic planning and development within a non profit institution
Interpersonal:
Exhibits a high level of integrity; Communicates across the organization openly and with respect;
Design/Development:
Able to meet funding and development goals as set forth in approved budgets annually; Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources
Budgeting:
Develops and maintains annual operating and capital budgets; Consistently meets budget targets
Leadership:
Demonstrate ability to work independently and in team environments; Seeks opportunities to mentor and/or coach staff; Exhibits a high level of accountability and personal responsibility
Credentials & Experience:
Bachelors Required. Master’s (MHA, MPH or MBA) preferred.
5-8 Years experience successfully executing and managing programs and projects required
Qualified candidates should submit their resume, with cover letter stating salary history and requirements, to:
employment@npsf.org
Or mail to:
Employment
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