St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Program Specialist, Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Program
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
The Program Specialist is responsible for coordinating, engaging in, and providing oversight of projects, budgets, processes, and the policies and procedures essential to the success of global and departmental programs.Overview:The?Department of Global Pediatric Medicine (GPM) is a growing department looking for dynamic professionals who are eager to help implement the St. Jude Global (SJG) mission of training the clinical workforce, developing and strengthening health systems and patient-centered initiatives, and advancing knowledge to sustain continuous improvement through research.GPM is seeking a dedicated Program Specialist to support the coordination and implementation of GPM projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. This role will involve working closely with the Regional Program Manager, regional collaborators, and St. Jude Global sites to advance GPM's mission.The Program Specialist will:Administer a program or project.
Develop and disseminate effective communication materials to stakeholders.
Address program-related and/or project-related challenges and concerns.
Track program progress, adoption, or performance and provide ongoing reports to leadership/program sponsors.
Track and analyze data to identify trends and make recommendations.
Support the program by identifying process improvement opportunities to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Shows a general understanding of the customer needs and program objectives.
Exhibits a basic grasp of project management processes like scoping, scheduling, milestones, reporting, tools (MS project, etc.), and templates to support program planning and coordination.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
Ability to carry out broad assignments with minimal supervision.
Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills.
Ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential and professional manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite
Cultural sensitivity is essential
All candidates must submit a cover letter to be considered for the position.
Minimum Education:Bachelors degree required
Minimum Experience:Minimum of 1+ year(s) experience in program coordination.
Experience working with international stakeholders is preferred
Fluency in French is a plus
Public health experience is a plus
Experience working with multiple collaborators is a plus
Some experience/knowledge in working with project planning tools like MS Project, Microsoft SharePoint, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Clarity, Planview, MS Office is a plus.
CompensationIn recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $60,320 - $105,040 per year for the role of Program Specialist, Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Program.
Explore our exceptional benefits!Diversity, Equity and InclusionSt. Jude Childrens Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the worldregardless of race, religion or a familys ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospitals roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search FirmsSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
Develop and disseminate effective communication materials to stakeholders.
Address program-related and/or project-related challenges and concerns.
Track program progress, adoption, or performance and provide ongoing reports to leadership/program sponsors.
Track and analyze data to identify trends and make recommendations.
Support the program by identifying process improvement opportunities to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Shows a general understanding of the customer needs and program objectives.
Exhibits a basic grasp of project management processes like scoping, scheduling, milestones, reporting, tools (MS project, etc.), and templates to support program planning and coordination.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
Ability to carry out broad assignments with minimal supervision.
Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills.
Ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential and professional manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite
Cultural sensitivity is essential
All candidates must submit a cover letter to be considered for the position.
Minimum Education:Bachelors degree required
Minimum Experience:Minimum of 1+ year(s) experience in program coordination.
Experience working with international stakeholders is preferred
Fluency in French is a plus
Public health experience is a plus
Experience working with multiple collaborators is a plus
Some experience/knowledge in working with project planning tools like MS Project, Microsoft SharePoint, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Clarity, Planview, MS Office is a plus.
CompensationIn recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $60,320 - $105,040 per year for the role of Program Specialist, Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Program.
Explore our exceptional benefits!Diversity, Equity and InclusionSt. Jude Childrens Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the worldregardless of race, religion or a familys ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospitals roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search FirmsSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.