Program Coordinator-Center for Health Systems Research

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Job Summary

The Center for Health Systems Research team in the Office of Research at Denver Health is seeking a Program Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This position will help coordinate, implement, and enhance a range of education, training, and mentoring programs that support scholarly work. This includes playing a key role in organizing initiatives such as a pilot study grant program, monthly research seminars, workshops, a community advisory panel, and a new learning health systems fellowship. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with leaders to evaluate and improve program processes while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a related health field, with demonstrated experience coordinating and implementing program initiatives. Candidates should have strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Individuals with a strong interest or experience in research or education are preferred. Requires some evening hours.

Under general supervision, coordinates multiple projects within Denver Health (DH). Leads or assists the following: design, management, evaluation, and implementation of programs and deliverables. Communicates with funding agencies and key stakeholders. Communicates and collaborates with community partners and facilitates or leads various committees and coalitions. Participates in the development of future grant applications and activities. Uses project management and quality improvement tools and methodologies to improve program activities.

Essential Functions:

• Manages and coordinates the design and implementation of program and grant activities. (20%)
• May coach employees, assign duties to expedite workflow and review work. (15%)
• Utilizes Lean principles, project management, and quality improvement to improve public health and grant program outcomes. (15%)
• Prepares necessary and required reports to management, funders, and the community. (10%)
• Builds and maintains community relationships. (10%)
• Develops partnerships to leverage program and grant activities and funding. (10%)
• Facilitates coalition meetings and engages community partners in program planning and development of future grant applications using a collaborative leadership approach. (5%)
• Develops and manages grant budgets, work plans, subcontracts, and ensures compliance. Monitors and tracks subcontractor activities and implementation. (5%)
• Identifies funding opportunities and assists in grant development and writing efforts. (5%)
• Develops and maintain relationships with local, state, and national funding agencies. (5%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating health and wellness programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely and proactive manner.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
• Ability to communicate effectively one to one as well as within a group.
• Ability to deliver engaging, informative, well-organized, and instructive information.
• Works effectively and collaboratively with cross content and cross disciplinary staff.
• Microsoft Office Suite

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

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Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.