Louisiana Public Health Institute
Program Manager, Capacity Building
Louisiana Public Health Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Program Manager, Capacity Building
ABOUT LPHI
The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is a statewide, non-profit organization that has been promoting the health and well-being of Louisianians since 1997. Our 100+ employees work alongside 500+ partner organizations at the local, state, and national levels to leverage our broad expertise in public health to achieve our mission of ensuring that everyone has fair and just opportunities to be healthy and well.
Our strategic plan priority areas include Racial Justice and Health Equity, Partnerships and Collaboration, A Healthier Louisiana, and A Thriving Organization. To learn more, visit lphi.org.
Why is this a great job?
(From the hiring manager)
This job is a combination of project management and leading teams through the development of transformational training and technical assistance that impacts communities across the region. It combines LPHI's mission for supporting others in learning, while strengthening the capacity of organizations to provide strong public health support.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Title : Program Manager, Capacity Building Salary :$78,000
Salary is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons Work Schedule : 40-hour work week
LPHI offers traditional (M-F, 8 am-5 pm), flexible (for example, M-F 10 am-7pm), and compressed work schedules (for example, M-Th 8 am-7 pm). Schedule details finalized between employee and manager. This position is contingent upon funding. Location:
This job for the right candidate can be 100% remote or a hybrid position with occasional (
LPHI maintains an office in New Orleans if the employee prefers to be hybrid or full-time in-office Louisiana and Gulf State candidates are preferred There are some states that LPHI currently does not operate in
Team : Capacity Building
Reports To:
Director, Capacity Building and Training & Technical Assistance
Supervises:
Capacity Building Program Coordinator (up to 2)
Primary Relationships: This position
will work with a variety of internal and external partners across Louisiana, the Gulf South and Nationally. Internally, the manager should expect to work closely with the Communications, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and Health Systems Research (HSR) teams on project development and implementation. Additionally, the manager will work with the organization's finance team and other shared services team as needed.
Benefits:
LPHI contributes 7% of pre-tax salary to employee 401k per pay period regardless of employee contribution, after six continuous months of employment 100% paid premiums for employee health (Core plan) ,
dental, long- and short-term disability, term life insurance beginning on the first day of the month following full-time employment 100% paid Employee Assistance Program 100% paid parking at 601 Tchoupitoulas Parking Garage Traditional, flexible, or compressed work schedules Resources committed to professional development Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days: 15+ paid holidays per year that includes Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday-Friday) and Winter Break (Christmas Eve - January 1) 10 vacation days accrued per year, years 0-2 15 vacation days accrued per year, years 3-5 20 vacation days accrued per year, year 6+ 3 personal days 1 floating holiday (employee's choice) 12 sick days *Benefits are subject to change
ABOUT THE POSITION
LPHI's Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Team is focused on increasing access to and quality of health services, information and research to support optimal health across the lifespan. We believe that all people deserve access to high-quality public health support, clinical services and community support services, and we work to create organizational and community conditions to achieve this through training and technical assistance, research, policy and advocacy, and clinical transformation through clinical quality improvement.
The Program Manager will be responsible for the successful planning and implementation of multiple projects on the capacity building team in collaboration with local, regional and national partners. The program manager will develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables and be responsible for project implementation and reporting. This position will coordinate and monitor activities of internal teams, external contractors, and engaged partners for assigned projects.
The Program Manager will be supervised by the Director, Capacity Building and Training & Technical Assistance and will work collaboratively with other teams within LPHI.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Administration
Supervise Program Coordinator(s) or intern(s) dependent on project needs and funding. Manage changes and recommendations for operational inputs on team, including staffing plans, budgets, and related. Prepare, proofread, and edit outgoing correspondence to both internal and external partners. Organize and facilitate meetings (i.e., create meeting agendas; facilitate meetings; identify action items/next steps; lead post-meeting debriefs, and follow-up to track action items; etc.). Monitors contracts with external vendors or partners as well as the overall project budget. Track project activities and progress and lead preparation of reports to funders and partners. Manage reporting requirements for assigned project activities. Project Management and Implementation
Develop and monitor project plans of varying sizes and degrees of complexity; work with teams to execute projects and product development, manage timelines, and ensure high quality deliverables to internal and external stakeholders. Track project activities and progress and fulfill reporting requirements for project milestones to partners and/or funders. Interact with other team members, including task oversight and delegation, to develop and execute work plans. Monitor project finances, including the development of project budgets, staffing allocations and financial projections and review budget recommendations and changes with supervisor on a consistent basis. In collaboration with supervisor, support contracting, and other administrative processes for the team. Manage relationships and collaborate with staff, consultants and subcontractors, other departments and both public/governmental and private external clients/customers. Create new tools and processes, where needed, to support successful project management. Manage project data and evaluation activities, including related progress reports to highlight milestones and results. Develop and/or curate technical assistance and educational resources that benefit the field; include conducting research, synthesizing information and developing materials tailored to specific audiences. Develop and/or curate technical assistance and educational resources that benefit the field; include conducting research, synthesizing information and developing materials tailored to specific audiences. Facilitate internal and external meetings, including communications, management and tracking of action items to advance team progress. Provide project mentorship to coordinators and interns. Present during webinars and meetings as needed. Business Development
Develop system-level approaches to coordinate efforts internally and among stakeholders. Seek proposal and business development activities, including but not limited to proactive review of posted opportunities, drafting letters of support, compiling supporting materials, populating templates, and reviewing drafts. Provide cross-organizational support and guidance for initiatives that intersect with Family Health Team special populations and content focus (e.g., youth, LGBTQ+, sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health), including development of programming. Work across teams to identify and facilitate sharing of lessons learned, best practices, and tools. Manage relationships and collaborate with staff, consultants and subcontractors, other departments and both public/governmental and private external clients/customers to support continued project sustainability and development efforts. Additional Responsibilities
Develop, plan, and implement training and technical assistance to multi-sector partners based on best practices of health promotion. Support healthcare providers' implementation of new services by planning and facilitating practice coaching sessions. Lead and manage the preparation and dissemination of project-related communications such as reports to funders, interim and final reports to clients, stakeholders and/or the community, presentations, messaging to project partners, and LPHI newsletters and social media. In partnership with the Policy and Equity Team, engage stakeholders in policy and advocacy efforts that impact Family Health initiatives. Facilitate and assist in the development of coalitions funded by the Family Health Team. Attend and actively participate in team and LPHI-wide meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. ABOUT YOU
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in public health, social sciences, or related field required or a bachelor's degree plus equivalent experience. At least three (3) years' professional experience in public health or closely related content area. Strong project management experience. Experience working on public health or social determinants of health initiatives to advance state, local or national policies. Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including but not limited to community-based organizations, healthcare organizations, and public health agencies Experience supervising individuals and/or leading teams. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Strong commitment to LPHI's Strategic Plan Priorities, Mission, Vision and Values Ability to demonstrate LPHI's Core Competencies Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong, positive relationships with colleagues and partners, both internally and externally. Exceptional emotional intelligence, including interpersonal skills and experience working with individuals and groups from diverse personal and professional backgrounds. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience providing practice coaching or implementation support to healthcare organizations. Experience supporting grants or contracts oversight, including budget, resource, task, and timeline management Process-oriented ability to identify areas for continuous quality improvement and manage solutions implementation Experience with in-person and virtual meeting planning and coordination Facilitate internal and external meetings as needed Provide project mentorship to coordinators and interns Present during webinars and meetings as needed Support proposal and business development efforts as needed Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (sitting or standing). Ability to operate a keyboard with repetitive motion. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment. Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal team members. Working Conditions:
This position is based in an office or home office setting. Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings. Usual workday hours or flexible schedules can be considered.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
Louisiana Public Health Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HumanResources@lphi.org .
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
Louisiana Public Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including hair texture and natural hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity, status and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.
*As with all positions at LPHI, this position is funded through grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. Positions are contingent upon the continuation of grant/contract funding.
Salary Description
$78,000
Full-time
Description
Program Manager, Capacity Building
ABOUT LPHI
The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is a statewide, non-profit organization that has been promoting the health and well-being of Louisianians since 1997. Our 100+ employees work alongside 500+ partner organizations at the local, state, and national levels to leverage our broad expertise in public health to achieve our mission of ensuring that everyone has fair and just opportunities to be healthy and well.
Our strategic plan priority areas include Racial Justice and Health Equity, Partnerships and Collaboration, A Healthier Louisiana, and A Thriving Organization. To learn more, visit lphi.org.
Why is this a great job?
(From the hiring manager)
This job is a combination of project management and leading teams through the development of transformational training and technical assistance that impacts communities across the region. It combines LPHI's mission for supporting others in learning, while strengthening the capacity of organizations to provide strong public health support.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Title : Program Manager, Capacity Building Salary :$78,000
Salary is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons Work Schedule : 40-hour work week
LPHI offers traditional (M-F, 8 am-5 pm), flexible (for example, M-F 10 am-7pm), and compressed work schedules (for example, M-Th 8 am-7 pm). Schedule details finalized between employee and manager. This position is contingent upon funding. Location:
This job for the right candidate can be 100% remote or a hybrid position with occasional (
LPHI maintains an office in New Orleans if the employee prefers to be hybrid or full-time in-office Louisiana and Gulf State candidates are preferred There are some states that LPHI currently does not operate in
Team : Capacity Building
Reports To:
Director, Capacity Building and Training & Technical Assistance
Supervises:
Capacity Building Program Coordinator (up to 2)
Primary Relationships: This position
will work with a variety of internal and external partners across Louisiana, the Gulf South and Nationally. Internally, the manager should expect to work closely with the Communications, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and Health Systems Research (HSR) teams on project development and implementation. Additionally, the manager will work with the organization's finance team and other shared services team as needed.
Benefits:
LPHI contributes 7% of pre-tax salary to employee 401k per pay period regardless of employee contribution, after six continuous months of employment 100% paid premiums for employee health (Core plan) ,
dental, long- and short-term disability, term life insurance beginning on the first day of the month following full-time employment 100% paid Employee Assistance Program 100% paid parking at 601 Tchoupitoulas Parking Garage Traditional, flexible, or compressed work schedules Resources committed to professional development Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days: 15+ paid holidays per year that includes Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday-Friday) and Winter Break (Christmas Eve - January 1) 10 vacation days accrued per year, years 0-2 15 vacation days accrued per year, years 3-5 20 vacation days accrued per year, year 6+ 3 personal days 1 floating holiday (employee's choice) 12 sick days *Benefits are subject to change
ABOUT THE POSITION
LPHI's Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Team is focused on increasing access to and quality of health services, information and research to support optimal health across the lifespan. We believe that all people deserve access to high-quality public health support, clinical services and community support services, and we work to create organizational and community conditions to achieve this through training and technical assistance, research, policy and advocacy, and clinical transformation through clinical quality improvement.
The Program Manager will be responsible for the successful planning and implementation of multiple projects on the capacity building team in collaboration with local, regional and national partners. The program manager will develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables and be responsible for project implementation and reporting. This position will coordinate and monitor activities of internal teams, external contractors, and engaged partners for assigned projects.
The Program Manager will be supervised by the Director, Capacity Building and Training & Technical Assistance and will work collaboratively with other teams within LPHI.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Administration
Supervise Program Coordinator(s) or intern(s) dependent on project needs and funding. Manage changes and recommendations for operational inputs on team, including staffing plans, budgets, and related. Prepare, proofread, and edit outgoing correspondence to both internal and external partners. Organize and facilitate meetings (i.e., create meeting agendas; facilitate meetings; identify action items/next steps; lead post-meeting debriefs, and follow-up to track action items; etc.). Monitors contracts with external vendors or partners as well as the overall project budget. Track project activities and progress and lead preparation of reports to funders and partners. Manage reporting requirements for assigned project activities. Project Management and Implementation
Develop and monitor project plans of varying sizes and degrees of complexity; work with teams to execute projects and product development, manage timelines, and ensure high quality deliverables to internal and external stakeholders. Track project activities and progress and fulfill reporting requirements for project milestones to partners and/or funders. Interact with other team members, including task oversight and delegation, to develop and execute work plans. Monitor project finances, including the development of project budgets, staffing allocations and financial projections and review budget recommendations and changes with supervisor on a consistent basis. In collaboration with supervisor, support contracting, and other administrative processes for the team. Manage relationships and collaborate with staff, consultants and subcontractors, other departments and both public/governmental and private external clients/customers. Create new tools and processes, where needed, to support successful project management. Manage project data and evaluation activities, including related progress reports to highlight milestones and results. Develop and/or curate technical assistance and educational resources that benefit the field; include conducting research, synthesizing information and developing materials tailored to specific audiences. Develop and/or curate technical assistance and educational resources that benefit the field; include conducting research, synthesizing information and developing materials tailored to specific audiences. Facilitate internal and external meetings, including communications, management and tracking of action items to advance team progress. Provide project mentorship to coordinators and interns. Present during webinars and meetings as needed. Business Development
Develop system-level approaches to coordinate efforts internally and among stakeholders. Seek proposal and business development activities, including but not limited to proactive review of posted opportunities, drafting letters of support, compiling supporting materials, populating templates, and reviewing drafts. Provide cross-organizational support and guidance for initiatives that intersect with Family Health Team special populations and content focus (e.g., youth, LGBTQ+, sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health), including development of programming. Work across teams to identify and facilitate sharing of lessons learned, best practices, and tools. Manage relationships and collaborate with staff, consultants and subcontractors, other departments and both public/governmental and private external clients/customers to support continued project sustainability and development efforts. Additional Responsibilities
Develop, plan, and implement training and technical assistance to multi-sector partners based on best practices of health promotion. Support healthcare providers' implementation of new services by planning and facilitating practice coaching sessions. Lead and manage the preparation and dissemination of project-related communications such as reports to funders, interim and final reports to clients, stakeholders and/or the community, presentations, messaging to project partners, and LPHI newsletters and social media. In partnership with the Policy and Equity Team, engage stakeholders in policy and advocacy efforts that impact Family Health initiatives. Facilitate and assist in the development of coalitions funded by the Family Health Team. Attend and actively participate in team and LPHI-wide meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. ABOUT YOU
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in public health, social sciences, or related field required or a bachelor's degree plus equivalent experience. At least three (3) years' professional experience in public health or closely related content area. Strong project management experience. Experience working on public health or social determinants of health initiatives to advance state, local or national policies. Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including but not limited to community-based organizations, healthcare organizations, and public health agencies Experience supervising individuals and/or leading teams. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Strong commitment to LPHI's Strategic Plan Priorities, Mission, Vision and Values Ability to demonstrate LPHI's Core Competencies Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong, positive relationships with colleagues and partners, both internally and externally. Exceptional emotional intelligence, including interpersonal skills and experience working with individuals and groups from diverse personal and professional backgrounds. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience providing practice coaching or implementation support to healthcare organizations. Experience supporting grants or contracts oversight, including budget, resource, task, and timeline management Process-oriented ability to identify areas for continuous quality improvement and manage solutions implementation Experience with in-person and virtual meeting planning and coordination Facilitate internal and external meetings as needed Provide project mentorship to coordinators and interns Present during webinars and meetings as needed Support proposal and business development efforts as needed Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (sitting or standing). Ability to operate a keyboard with repetitive motion. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment. Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal team members. Working Conditions:
This position is based in an office or home office setting. Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings. Usual workday hours or flexible schedules can be considered.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
Louisiana Public Health Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HumanResources@lphi.org .
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
Louisiana Public Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including hair texture and natural hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity, status and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.
*As with all positions at LPHI, this position is funded through grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. Positions are contingent upon the continuation of grant/contract funding.
Salary Description
$78,000