PCORI Evaluation Group
Program Officer, Engagement Awards Washington, DC
PCORI Evaluation Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
A cover letter is required for application to this position.
About Us
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.
The Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, named in honor of the first chair of PCORI’s Board of Governors, is intended to bring more patients, caregivers, clinicians, and other healthcare stakeholders into the research process. The goal of the program is to fund projects that will build a community better able to participate in
patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR)/comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER)
and serve as channels to disseminate study results. This is central to PCORI’s mission to fund useful CER that will help patients and those who care for them make better-informed healthcare decisions.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program Director, the Program Officer is responsible for strategic decision-making and high-level management of Engagement Award Program activities that advance PCORI’s Engagement mission. The Program Officer will provide intellectual and organizational leadership in reviewing applications and managing a portfolio of awards; refining current funding opportunities; designing and implementing new funding opportunities; assessing and evaluating program activities; and helping shape the strategic direction of program.The Program Officer will also work collaboratively across PCORI to support organization-wide initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Review and assess letters of intent, proposals, and application materials and provide funding recommendations.
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Manage portfolio of funded projects (awards), including but not limited to monitoring progress toward project goals, assessing project reports deliverables and providing technical assistance.
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Manage relationships with awardees from diverse healthcare communities, including patient organizations, researchers, clinicians and the broader health and healthcare community.
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Steward awards in accordance with PCORI policies and procedures.
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Support creation or revision of Engagement Award Program policies and procedures as needed.
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Support refinement of current Engagement Award funding opportunities and development of new funding opportunities.
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Serve as key staff in conceptualizing, refining and executing strategic objectives and directions for the Engagement Award Program.
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Advise potential applicants on Engagement Award Program goals, project ideas and application process.
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Respond to external inquiries related to the Engagement Award Program.
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Serve on Engagement Award special project teams and lead related tasks as requested.
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Develop programmatic materials for PCORI committees, advisory panels, and Board of Governors.
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Support cross-departmental and organization-wide initiatives.
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Represent PCORI externally to applicant communities and others.
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May manage the work of and provide training for program associates, coordinators, interns, administrative assistants, and consultants, as assigned by the Program Director.
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Travel (less than 5%) for site visits and representing PCORI at external meetings.
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Other responsibilities as assigned.
Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.
Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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About Us
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.
The Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, named in honor of the first chair of PCORI’s Board of Governors, is intended to bring more patients, caregivers, clinicians, and other healthcare stakeholders into the research process. The goal of the program is to fund projects that will build a community better able to participate in
patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR)/comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER)
and serve as channels to disseminate study results. This is central to PCORI’s mission to fund useful CER that will help patients and those who care for them make better-informed healthcare decisions.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program Director, the Program Officer is responsible for strategic decision-making and high-level management of Engagement Award Program activities that advance PCORI’s Engagement mission. The Program Officer will provide intellectual and organizational leadership in reviewing applications and managing a portfolio of awards; refining current funding opportunities; designing and implementing new funding opportunities; assessing and evaluating program activities; and helping shape the strategic direction of program.The Program Officer will also work collaboratively across PCORI to support organization-wide initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Review and assess letters of intent, proposals, and application materials and provide funding recommendations.
·
Manage portfolio of funded projects (awards), including but not limited to monitoring progress toward project goals, assessing project reports deliverables and providing technical assistance.
·
Manage relationships with awardees from diverse healthcare communities, including patient organizations, researchers, clinicians and the broader health and healthcare community.
·
Steward awards in accordance with PCORI policies and procedures.
·
Support creation or revision of Engagement Award Program policies and procedures as needed.
·
Support refinement of current Engagement Award funding opportunities and development of new funding opportunities.
·
Serve as key staff in conceptualizing, refining and executing strategic objectives and directions for the Engagement Award Program.
·
Advise potential applicants on Engagement Award Program goals, project ideas and application process.
·
Respond to external inquiries related to the Engagement Award Program.
·
Serve on Engagement Award special project teams and lead related tasks as requested.
·
Develop programmatic materials for PCORI committees, advisory panels, and Board of Governors.
·
Support cross-departmental and organization-wide initiatives.
·
Represent PCORI externally to applicant communities and others.
·
May manage the work of and provide training for program associates, coordinators, interns, administrative assistants, and consultants, as assigned by the Program Director.
·
Travel (less than 5%) for site visits and representing PCORI at external meetings.
·
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.
Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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