The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Institute of Human Virology (IHV) has an opening for a Director, Health Programs. The Director, Health Program will provide the management and coordination of the RIIS clinical research activities in Washington, DC.

Benefits:

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Essential Functions:

• Uses subject matter expertise to plan and coordinate the content and delivery of a program involving patient care, clinical research or community health education.
• Provides strategic direction for the health program, to include establishing goals, target groups, and desired outcomes.
• Prepares, coordinates, and maintains program content and delivery methods for the daily operations and events within that specific organizational program. Establishes service guidelines for patients, clinical subjects, and the community.
• Reviews and approves protocols from research staff. Examines and evaluates program effectiveness and makes changes as necessary.
• May interact with students, residents and physicians to coordinate patient care.
• Coordinates the use of databases used to analyze criteria and deliver data, as well as to monitor, evaluate, and revise program operating policies and procedures.
  Organizes and/or participate in various committees and teams to consult with program heads and administrative officials on policy and program needs as well as various administrative issues.
• Coordinates the regular publication of summary reports and serves as an information resource to coworkers, the university, and external figures.
• Develops funding sources for the program, through grant seeking, major fundraising events and/or donations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a health related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience involving program planning and coordination experience in a related field.

Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years experience of overall responsibility for program direction, coordination and implementation.

Certification/Licensure: Appropriate state licensure may be required as defined based upon the nature of the program.

Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.

Hiring Range: $120,000 - $130,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

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