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Job Title:Project Management Consultant Department:Health Sciences | Government Resource Center

The Project Management Consultant will lead and manage various GRC quality improvement (QI) projects as a Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, or subject matter expert. Position responsibilities include directing the QI, research and administrative efforts of project team members; building and managing relationships with project sponsors and external partners; contributing to and approving technical reports and select stakeholder communications; serving as a subject matter expert on QI and/or health policy evaluation projects; and project development, including grant and proposal writing (additional details included in Responsibilities (Duties) section below). The Project Management Consultant responsibilities may include project-related research, literature reviews and technical assistance, including drafting and approving change packages and key driver diagrams, creating and coaching on QI tools, and intermediate data analysis (dependent on project needs and proficiency with data analysis software); directing the development of other project contracting documents such as data use agreements; regularly reviewing and approving the work product of team members; and managing and being responsible for project budgets. Additional responsibilities may include providing mentorship/staff development to other colleagues (e.g., Project Manager or Senior Project Manager); identifying funding opportunities and leading efforts to apply for funding opportunities; and leading sponsor communication to guide project task order development and establishing project goals, objectives, and budget needs.

Minimum Education Required:

Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent is required.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of six years of relevant experience with a bachelors degree or four years of relevant experience with a master's degree is required.

Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

Masters degree preferred. Use of data calculation software, such as Excel, or statistical analysis software, such as R, STATA, or SAS, is preferred.

Training and/or experience in quality improvement science including but not limited to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Breakthrough Series Model, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or Lean Tools. Prior experience in healthcare, policy and/or program design. Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Office, meeting facilitation software (e.g., Teams/Zoom) and other project management tools (e.g., Gantt chart, etc.).

Additional Information:

The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Centers mission is to identify, research, and spread innovative practices to improve access to quality healthcare for all Ohioans through partnerships with healthcare, state, and academic leaders. The GRCs current work encompasses critical issues in public health and health services, including family health, behavioral health, Ohio Medicaid membership, management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, and health system payment innovation. See more about GRCs project work here:

The GRC is a family-friendly workplace committed that supports in-person and remote-hybrid work arrangements. Our philosophy is to provide staff with the training, mentorship and professional development opportunities needed to meet their professional goals, and to proactively develop GRCs future leadership from within the organization. ??

Location:Pressey Hall (0309) Position Type:Regular Scheduled Hours:40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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