Description
PIH JOB DESCRIPTION ( Clinical Program Manager )
Position Title:
Clinical Program Manager
Reports to:
Director of Clinical Services
Department:
Clinical Department
Liaises with
Supervises:
Work Location:
Maryland
Employment Type:
Full Time
Position Overview:
The Clinical Program Manager oversees the clinical strategy, care and medical Education activities at the various facilities within a specific county. We are seeking an individual experienced in managing clinical programs and medical Education programs, who can provide key assessment, program development, budget management, implementation, Quality improvement and evaluation support for various projects related to clinical and medical education improvement in the assigned county in Southeast Liberia. This person will work very closely with senior PIH Clinical and Nursing Leads to strategize, plan, and execute projects that improve the quality of Medical education and Clinical care at PIH supported Facilities as outlined in PIH clinical priorities.
Additionally, this person will be expected to manage both plans and people related to these projects, making day to day operational and strategic decisions independently (or with limited oversight) to ensure successful implementation.
Candidates must have excellent medical education skills, Project planning, management, writing, analytical, communication and cultural sensitivity skills as they will be working closely with county health teams, donors, and partners involved in the project. The candidate must have a passion for results and a commitment to excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Serve as a clinical program manager in Maryland County, South East Liberia.
· Hold day-to-day decision-making authority on strategic and operational issues within clinical programs within the county.
· Provide technical expertise in the areas of program development, management, implementation, and evaluation for clinical improvement projects.
· Provide direct technical support either with Clinical /Nursing services or public health/ Global Health/administration services depending on the background of the applicant
· Collaborate with the different Clinical/ Nursing Leads to Implement Quality improvement projects in the different programs
· Collaborate with the PIH leadership in Operations, Community Health, M&E, finance and the specific Clinical and Nursing leads, project managers and local staff to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical program activities and strategy.
· Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones, and work with staff to create feasible action plans for each primary health care facility upon completion of baseline assessments.
· Collaborate with and report to Director of Clinical Services or designee to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical program activities and strategy.
· Support the development of program management, development, implementation, and evaluation skill sets of fellow field staff and MOH colleagues.
· Provide key programmatic insights and expertise in priority clinical areas (COVID-19/Ebola, HIV, malnutrition, child health, NCD, women’s health, TB, surgery) and medical education of Resident Doctors
· Coordinate activities with other departments in Liberia and Boston, including finance, communications, development, advocacy, international operations as appropriate.
· Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
· Master’s Degree in Public Health, Global Health or related field preferred
· Certificate in Medical Education will be an added advantage
· Extensive experience in Global health, public health, public administration, health care management, or international development required.
· Experience working in Low resource countries with humanitarian international organization is a Plus
· At least 4-5years of experience developing, managing, implementing, and evaluating clinical improvement projects in low-resource settings.
· Demonstrated experience in at least one major priority clinical area (Ebola, HIV, malnutrition, women’s health, TB, eMTCT, NCDs, child health) highly desirable.
· Budget development and management experience required.
· High level of comfort analyzing, interpreting, and organizing quantitative and qualitative data
· Strong administrative and organizational skills, especially the ability to plan, organize, and follow through with a variety of constituencies, handle multiple assignments, prioritize workflow and develop work plans, adapt to fluctuating workload, and meet deadlines.
· Experience working in an emergency setting or disaster relief strongly preferred.
· Ability to live in rural Liberia full-time required.
· Prior experience working in resource-limited setting required. Experience in Liberia a plus
· Ability to collaborate professionally with culturally diverse colleagues and constituencies.
· Ability to work independently and take initiative, as well as work cooperatively with a diverse team.
· Excellent computer skills, including fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) programs.
· A commitment to social justice.
Organizational Profile:
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health Care system strengthening.
PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.
Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members –as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partner In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partners In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
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