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Organization:
VMAC
Job Summary:
As a Sr Population/Public Health Manager, this role works for the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center (VMAC) on projects focused on advancing scientific knowledge to reduce the public health burden of mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and related disorders. Current active studies include multiple large NIH-funded projects.
• Vanderbilt Memory and Aging Project (VMAP) is a 5-year, $4.06M grant from the National Institute on Aging to support the longitudinal study investigating vascular health and brain aging. VMAP provides a unique resource to investigate the emerging intersection of vascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease on cognitive health.
• Subjective Cognitive Decline in Older Adults (SCD) is a 5-year, $4.1M grant from the National Institute on Aging to study the construct of “subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and identify profiles if SCD that are associated with different pathological pathways, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, neurodegeneration, neurovascular disease, and neuropsychiatric conditions, determine the relation between SCD and longitudinal cognitive trajectories and the modifying effects of age, sex and vascular co-pathologies.
The Sr Population/Public Health Manager is responsible for leadership and management of projects, including leading study teams’ coordination and communication, leading IRB compliance, grant and progress report preparations, and other research-related and administrative duties as assigned. Although some travel may be required, this position will be based in Nashville, Tennessee USA in the VMAC offices.
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At the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center, we are at the forefront of advancing knowledge in Alzheimer’s disease prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment. Through our research, we aim to pave the way for a new era of understanding and managing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/vmac/about.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Develops program plans, goals and objectives in collaboration with program and center leadership.
• Provides professional and/or technical leadership in the execution of day-to-day program activities. Communicates within and across departments, partner institutions, funding organizations, and stakeholders to maximize information sharing and to achieve objectives.
• Cultivates an environment to encourage growth and development of the team and enhance the cross-functional knowledge base.
• Manages a team of contributors performing complementary functions in support of a cohesive objective or deliverable.
• Participates in institutional task forces and other special committees related to the achievement of goals and objective.
• Lead the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and leading the training of study teams on SOPs
• Lead the development of study timelines and supervise team members to maintain their task lists
• Supervise and train the CTRC staff to ensure protocol compliance
• Supervise and train the CTRC staff to develop and maintain protocol versions, consents, and other study forms
• Supervise and train the CTRC staff to schedule and organize all study meetings, including agendas, minutes, and assigning/following up on action items with responsible parties
• Supervise data management and participant chart finalization
• Supervise students and interns related to project activities
• Exhibits cultural competence and cultural humility.
• Other duties as assigned
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and minimum of three years of related experience.
The ideal candidate has program management experience preferably from an academic setting. Proficiency in all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, is expected.
The successful candidate should be extremely organized, efficient, detail oriented, a team player, and a self-starter. Additionally, the candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to think and function independently. S/he must be able to multi-task while remaining helpful and courteous. Excellent time management and planning skills are essential.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary is dependent on experience and education.
Technical Capabilities:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (ADVANCED):
• Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives.
DATA MANAGEMENT (ADVANCED):
Interpreting, analyzing and organizing reports and metrics.
PEER LEADERSHIP (ADVANCED):
• The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank in an effort to accomplish team goals.
FINANCIAL PROCESSES (ADVANCED):
• Ability to monitor costs, expenses and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT (ADVANCED):
• Developing a systematic process of checking to see whether a process or service is meeting specific requirements.
NETWORKING (ADVANCED):
• Build relationships through industry contacts, professional organizations and individuals.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT (ADVANCED):
• Identifies, analyzes and improves upon existing business processes for optimization and to meet standards of quality.
MENTORING & COACHING (INTERMEDIATE):
• The essence of training and mentoring on the job is transfer of knowledge. Whereas training can be considered more formal and scheduled, mentoring is often in the form of guidance and “hands-on” experiences. The reporting relationship is unimportant since the purpose is to pass on information and experiences. These discussions normally center around a person’s goal of learning job procedures, content, standards, analysis and problem-solving.
PROGRAM PLANNING (ADVANCED):
• Demonstrates ability to realistically anticipate resource needs, identify and break work down into discrete and measurable tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, prepare acceptance criteria and organize work for a medium sized program. Appropriately matches equipment and capital resources to task demands. Reshapes program during life-cycle evolution, if needed. Demonstrates ability to break down work into manageable and measurable units, estimating time and costs appropriate to the stage of the program. Works with basic program management tools, either paper-based or computer software systems.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a “go-to” resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: – Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. – Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. – Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one’s own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: – Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. – Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. – Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees’ effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: – Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. – Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. – Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: – Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. – Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. – Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: – Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. – Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. – Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
3 years
Education:
Bachelor’s
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
