Program Manager III, Public Health Social Sciences

Job Summary

The Program Manager III will provide primary project management support for two NCI-funded cancer care delivery studies, as well as general support for the Wake Forest NCI Community Oncology Research Program cancer care delivery research activities. They will interface with Wake Forest NCORP research staff and assist with protocol development and study regulatory activities. They will also assist with site recruitment and training activities, manage the study budget, support site and study team communication activities, track and support implementation activities, and assist with the development of scholarly products from the study.

About the Role

Under administrative review, perform management level work directed toward the planning, implementation and coordination of one or more programs for an association, non-profit, or similar organization.

Essential Functions

• Executes programs that meet the needs of the organization's target population and that are in alignment with the organization's stated mission.
• Supervises the work of program staff to ensure the quality of service provided.
• Affords assistance in the development of customized solutions to individual client needs.
• Participates in program evaluation by collecting and analyzing data in support of key performance metrics.
• Ensures that all services provided are in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree and 5+ or more years of experience. Master's Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or related field preferred. A minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, administration or supervisory experience.
• Licensure, Certification and / or Registration: Certified project management professional preferred.

Skills

• Ability to develop and mentor others.
• Management skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Project management skills.

Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's policies, procedures, and practices.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical and regulatory rules and process large amounts of complex information.
• Demonstrated management skills and ability to manage special projects, work under pressure, meet deadlines.
• Customer service orientation, strong collaboration skills; verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills to effectively persuade and influence in order to achieve desired outcomes with diverse clientele.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with business partners across departments and facilitate work among teams.

Work Environment

General office environment.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.