• Job Description

  Req#: 396841
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  The Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative is looking for a Project Manager to lead a state-wide project that includes activities to increase the support of pregnant women with substance use disorder.

  This project will provide the Collaborative Oklahoma Maternal Pathway to Access Substance Use Treatment Services (COMPASS) initiative with technical assistance to the birthing hospitals and perinatal care clinicians and partners who serve pregnant women with substance use disorder. OPQIC will also assist the initiative as the facilitator of other quality improvement activities, incorporating attention to mental health within these activities. OPQIC will also serve as the liaison between the department and Ariadne Labs for the implementation of TeamBirth.

  This position provides project management support to leadership ensuring appropriate and timely communications, developing project plans and milestones, and ensuring successful outcomes.

  Duties:

  • May oversee assigned project staff and/or functional and operational goals
  • Aligns project outcomes to achieve financial, quality, and service goals
  • Effectively manages a variety of projects to ensure financial, quality, service, and operational goals are achieved
  • Responsible for day-to-day management and development of department staff utilizing development tools, such as performance evaluations and conducting performance management planning
  • Ensures that the department has the infrastructure and resources required to perform its role effectively and efficiently
  • Monitors department timelines to ensure resources are available and applied appropriately to achieve desired performance goals in a timely manner
  • Provides support to 3 - 6 process improvement efforts annually, which are expected to dramatically improve operating performance
  • May provide best practice examples from other healthcare organizations or industries
  • Oversees a department which acts as an internal and/or external consulting group providing process facilitation support as well as rigorous analytical support to project teams
  • Provides active tracking tools and risk management summaries for all projects designated by senior leadership
  • Summarizes individual projects progress and risks to senior leadership
  • Keeps abreast of recent trends and developments in process innovation and project management in the healthcare field as well as in related industries
  • Maintains effective internal and external communication regarding the process innovation and project management efforts
  • Provides timely information to executives, senior management and physicians throughout the system and the State
  • Provides consultative, coaching, or mentoring services to leadership, department staff, and outside entities as appropriate
  • Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department in community outreach efforts
  • Oversees the development and implementation of communication plans
  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position

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  Education: Bachelor's degree,

  • 60 months experience managing/leading multiple projects.

  Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 108 months of related experience.
  
  Skills:

  • Knowledge of trends and developments in process innovation and project management
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
  • Ability to manage and lead projects
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

  Departmental Preferences:

  • Master's Degree in a health-related field

  Working Conditions:

  • Physical: Sit for prolonged periods. Communicate effectively and listen. Use of a computer. Manual dexterity.
  • Environmental: Standard Office Environment.

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

  Diversity Statement: The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.

• About the company

  The University of Oklahoma is a public research university in Norman, Oklahoma.

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