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UTHealth Houston

Senior Program Manager _SPH

UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


What we do here changes the world.

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Senior Program Manager position with UTHealth SPH.

Once you join us you won't want to leave.

It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees

Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)

The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!

Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)

Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees!

As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as:

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling services

Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs

Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.

Resources for child and elder care

Plus many more!

Position Summary:

The UTHealth Houston Institute for Implementation Science aims to accelerate the use of evidence to improve population health in the real world. Implementation Science is the key to closing the research-to-practice gap. The Senior Program Manager position will be responsible for the co-development of the Institute's co-laboratory infrastructure and day-to-day management. The Senior Program Manager will develop, plan, and manage all activities of the Institute's Co-laboratories in partnership with the Co-Directors of the Institute. The position functions in a leadership capacity in the program.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Oversees all aspects of the program/project activities. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors project progress. Provides direction and guidance to department personnel.

Stays abreast of new and updated protocols and policies and develops, implements, and manages internal policies and procedures.

Manages compliance and ensures the department follows internal and external rules, regulations, and standards. Oversees inspections and/or reviews and ensures the appropriate personnel have the proper credentials and licensing needed.

Manages/maintains annual budget, negotiates service contracts, reports on progress, and/or authorizes expenditures.

Provides guidance to upper management and keeps them informed of key activities and makes periodic progress reports.

Manages partnerships with internal departments regarding strategy and collaborative opportunities.

Prepares progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies. May work closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.

Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.

Working in conjunction with Public Affairs, may create and edit various communications materials for the department/program, which may include printed materials, website content, and/or department newsletters.

Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes. Prepares/makes oral presentations at professional meetings.

Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and terminating, training and development, performance evaluations, and salary planning.

Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

May require program-specific certifications.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

Seven (7) years of applicable experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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