This position will involve at least 3 days a week in person work at the Henry Ford Health corporate office in Detroit, MI as well as involvement in community focused initiatives. GENERAL SUMMARY: Guided by a Director or Vice-President within the Office of Community Health, Equity and Wellness (CHEW), the project manager's role encompasses management of departmental and/or enterprise-wide initiatives and strategies that fall under CHEW. These initiatives may cover areas such as social determinants of health, prevention and wellness, among others. Working under minimal supervision and able to effectively liaise with all levels of leadership, the project manager will bring to bear principles and practices rooted in community and public health to drive high-quality and impactful programs and interventions, aligning them with clinical frameworks, engaging in community partnerships, and adhering to the strategic imperatives of Henry Ford Health. As part of a collaborative approach with various departments or service lines, along with community and private stakeholders, the project manager will act as a consultant in the creation and execution of tangible enhancements in the health and well-being of patients, staff, and local populations through diverse tactics, strategic plans, and key performance metrics. Central to their duties will be the execution and control of specific departmental and/or wide-ranging enterprise projects and strategies throughout the areas governed by CHEW. Among these responsibilities are roles within the Center for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Institute on Multicultural Health, Community Health Needs Assessment, Community Benefit Reporting, Diabetes Prevention Program, Worksite Wellness, Tobacco Treatment, Trauma & Resiliency Community and Health Organizations (TRICHO), Fresh Rx, among many others. Additionally, the position calls for expertise in constructing, coordinating, and executing health programs, with a particular emphasis on public/community health, other tailored population-focused frameworks. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages the implementation of projects and/or initiatives, often working collaboratively with internal and external/community-based stakeholders or partners.
- Coordinates daily operations and duties of assigned team members, including supervisory duties as warranted.
- Assists with developing and managing strategic plans.
- Convenes meetings with staff and key stakeholders, including setting meeting agendas, meeting facilitation, creating meeting summaries and managing action plans.
- Acts as a liaison to maintain communication with internal and external customers, partners, and key stakeholders.
- Responsible for staff training, coaching and development.
- Responsible for documentation and dissemination of key results at System, local, regional and/or national meetings and conferences.
- Facilitates and leads training sessions on public health, community wellness, inclusivity, and wellness for workers, corporate clients, and community associates.
- Conducts assessments/gap analysis and makes recommendations for quality improvements and performance improvements.
- Assists with preparation and submission of local government, foundation and federal grant proposals and reports to funding agencies and award applications.
- Represents department and/or the System at internal and external meetings.
- Prepares and presents professional or scholarly abstracts and manuscripts for academic sharing and/or publication.
- Performs other job duties as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, health administration or a closely related field; Master's degree preferred.
- A minimum of three to four (3-4) years previous experience working in health care or health focused setting.
- Administrative skills including supervision of staff, coordination of meetings, budget development and tracking, data/analytics and evaluation/tracking, and grant writing preferred.
- Certification, or interest in pursuing certification, in Lean Six Sigma, as a Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex environment and to negotiate /mediate complex and often competing interests.
- Must be detail-oriented, have excellent organizational skills and effective interpersonal skills, and possess good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic office and audiovisual equipment.
Additional Information
- Organization: Corporate Services
- Department: Ascension Leadership
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
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