Program Director - Healthcare

This is a remote position.

We are looking for an experienced Program Director to supervise and assume responsibility for the community COVID-19 outreach. As part of our outreach and communications team, you will help to provide information on how to approach medical care if sick, how to recover at home if that is a doctor’s advice, and how to social distance to prevent spread of the disease. The goal of this project is to support efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake for age eligible children and adults in racial, ethnic and special populations experiencing disparities in targeted areas.
You will be responsible for the delivery and overall success of the outreach strategy. You will collaborate with our communications team and inform management on progress and performance.
A successful Program Director must have experience leading healthcare outreach in minority and underserved communities. A broad knowledge of health program management principles is also needed. They must have a strategic mindset as well as be able to lead and develop their subordinates. The goal is to ensure every program will be delivered successfully and add the highest possible value to the organization.
Responsibilities

• Initiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization
• Plan the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes
• Develop or approve budgets and operations
• Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements
• Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people
• Apply change, risk and resource management principles when needed
• Read reports prepared by managers to determine progress and issues
• Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies
• Keep project manager and leadership informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations

Skills

• Proven experience as program director or other managerial position
• Must have experience leading healthcare outreach in minority and underserved communities
• Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
• Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting
• Working knowledge of MS office and program management software (e.g. Basecamp, MS Project etc.)
• A business acumen with a strategic ability
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• BSc/BA diploma in management or a relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus

​**Employment is contingent upon contract award.