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Overview: The Program Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing healthcare programs and initiatives. This role involves managing program operations, coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations, and evaluating program effectiveness to improve patient outcomes and healthcare services.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree:
In Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field.
Advanced Degrees (Preferred):
Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
Professional Experience:
Experience in Program Management:
10+ years of experience in program management, with a focus on healthcare or related fields.
Experience with Healthcare Programs:
Military medical system experience required and intelligence community experience as preferred.
Demonstrated experience in managing healthcare programs, including familiarity with program development and evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification:
Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or healthcare program management (e.g., Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)) is a plus.
Experience with Healthcare Regulations:
Experience with specific healthcare regulations and accreditation standards relevant to the program.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Planning and Development:
Develop and implement healthcare programs and initiatives that align with organizational goals and address patient needs.
Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies to design effective programs and services.
Program Management:
Oversee day-to-day operations of healthcare programs, ensuring they run efficiently and effectively.
Manage program budgets, resources, and schedules to achieve program objectives.
Stakeholder Coordination:
Collaborate with healthcare providers, administrators, patients, and community organizations to ensure successful program execution.
Facilitate communication and coordination between different departments and stakeholders.
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
Ensure that programs comply with relevant healthcare regulations, standards, and organizational policies.
Implement quality assurance measures and conduct regular program evaluations to monitor performance and outcomes.
Data Management and Reporting:
Collect, analyze, and report on program data to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Prepare and present reports on program performance, outcomes, and impact to senior management and other stakeholders.
Training and Development:
Develop and deliver training programs for staff involved in program implementation.
Provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure program staff are well-trained and informed.
Patient and Community Engagement:
Engage with patients and the community to promote program participation and gather feedback.
Address patient concerns and issues related to program services and outcomes.
Skills and Abilities:
Project Management:
Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, execute, and oversee healthcare programs effectively.
Leadership and Team Management:
Ability to lead and manage a team, including providing direction, support, and performance evaluations.
Analytical Skills:
Proficiency in analyzing data, assessing program performance, and making data-driven decisions.
Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with stakeholders, preparing reports, and presenting findings.
Organizational Skills:
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
Compliance Knowledge:
Understanding of healthcare regulations, standards, and quality assurance practices.
Additional Attributes:
Strategic Thinking:
Ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to enhance program effectiveness.
Problem-Solving:
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address and resolve program challenges and issues.
Patient-Centric Approach:
Commitment to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of healthcare services.
*The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.
EEO/AAP Statement
We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to craft and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Choctaw is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Choctaw Premier Services
A full-service staffing and employment agency. Choctaw Premiere Services (CPS) delivers pre-qualified healthcare professionals that are licensed and credentialed to national industry standards and regulations. CPS provides a wide range of healthcare providers and mental health services to support the U.S. Government. CPS offers a variety of administrative services, ranging from Human Resources to logistics and facilities to help desk support.
