The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine is
seeking a part-time
Health Program Director to work in the
Department of Neurology. The Department of Neurology provides
evaluation, treatment, and care for patients suffering from a wide
range of neurological disorders including stroke, epilepsy,
multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS), and migraine. We provide care through our
inpatient and consultative services, our designated Comprehensive
Stroke Center, our Level 4 Epilepsy Center, our 22-bed
Neuro-Critical Care Unit, and our busy outpatient practice. The
Department also provides state-of-the-art rehabilitation services.
A number of departmental faculty received grant funding from the
National Institutes of Health and the Veteran's Administration to
study the role of genetics in stroke, epilepsy, and Parkinson's
disease, new brain imaging modalities in multiple sclerosis,
biomarkers in multiple sclerosis, and neurodevelopmental disorders
such as autism and intellectual disability. Many faculty are lead
investigators in clinical trials to identify new therapeutic
approaches for a broad range of neurological disorders
Under limited supervision, uses subject matter expertise to plan
and coordinate the content and delivery of a program involving
patient care, clinical research or community health
education.
Employees whose job duties require them to work in clinical
settings or at clinical or field sites continue to be subject to
the vaccine requirements of those sites.
This position is
required to be vaccinated against COVID−19 . For additional
information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the
COVID-19 website .
Benefits: Contingent Category II
UMB offers a
comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes
wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along
with
additional exciting perks that employees can
take advantage of. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous
leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year,
paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service;
subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental
retirement options; professional learning and development programs;
limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life
insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and
teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the
University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work
primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides strategic direction for the health program, to include
establishing goals, target groups, and desired outcomes.
Prepares, coordinates, and maintains program content and
delivery methods for the daily operations and events within that
specific organizational program. Establishes service guidelines for
patients, clinical subjects, and the community.
Reviews and approves protocols from research staff. Examines
and evaluates program effectiveness, and makes changes as
necessary.
May interact with students, residents and physicians to
coordinate patient care.
Coordinates the use of databases used to analyze criteria and
deliver data, as well as to monitor, evaluate, and revise program
operating policies and procedures.
Organizes and/or participate in various committees and teams to
consult with program heads and administrative officials on policy
and program needs as well as various administrative issues.
Coordinates the regular publication of summary reports and
serves as an information resource to coworkers, the university, and
external figures.
Develops funding sources for the program, through grant
seeking, major fundraising events and/or donations.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education : Bachelor's degree in a health related
field.
Experience : Five (5) years of experience involving program
planning and coordination experience in a related field.
Supervisory Experience :Two (2) years experience of overall
responsibility for program direction, coordination and
implementation.
Certification/Licensure: Appropriate state licensure may be
required as defined based upon the nature of the program.
Other : Except for qualifications established by law,
additional related experience and formal education in which one has
gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full
performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the
education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with
30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of
related experience. In instances where specific education and/or
experience is required only directly related education and/or
experience may be substituted.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of best practices in departmental field.
- Skill in supervising, mentoring, and teambuilding in order to
provide guidance and instruction to others.
- Skill in data manipulation and analysis with an ability to
solve problems and make sound judgements.
- Ability to exercise the initiative and resourcefulness
necessary for prioritizing multiple and ongoing projects.
- Skill in communicating efficiently and effectively both orally
and in writing with a variety of internal and external individuals
or agency representatives.
- Skill in continuously seeking to improve the quality of
services and processes.
- Computer skills in relevant design and/or office
applications.
Hiring Range: $73,500 - $83,843 ( .60 FTE) ,
Commensurate with education and experience.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce
and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national
origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or
mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or
any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a
disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during
any part of the employment process, please submit a
UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact
leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu
. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for
reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email
address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination
in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals
may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read
the
UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.