Project Manager

Project Manager

Under limited direction the Project Manager will coordinate and oversee execution of research projects and perform complex research related duties and tasks regarding the evaluation of the California Safety-Net Population Health Management Initiative (PHMI). PHMI is a comprehensive healthcare strategy aimed at improving the overall health outcomes of Medi-Cal beneficiaries in the State of California. Launched as part of broader healthcare transformation efforts, the initiative focuses on proactive health management and enhancing population health management capacities by addressing social determinants, preventive care, and chronic disease management. Through care coordination, data analytics, and community engagement, the goal of PHMI is to enhance equitable delivery of healthcare services, reduce costs, and create a more integrated and patient-centered approach to managing the health of California's diverse population. The role of the University of Chicago is in the evaluation of this initiative through a multi-year, mixed methods analysis around the implementation process of PHMI and the achievement of its intended goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities and the overall workflow of the projects for principal investigator.
• Responsible for having a working knowledge and awareness of all project components and initiatives.
• Assist with grant applications, proposals, and required grant reports.
• Manage Institutional Review Board processes.
• Provide training and oversight to the work of research support personnel, students, and volunteers.
• Build data collection instruments and databases.
• Provide support to the principal investigator and research team by recruiting subjects, designing surveys, planning and conducting individual and focus group interviews and collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Plan and facilitate team meetings and webinars for on-site and off-site meetings.
• Work independently and within teams on special non-recurring and ongoing projects.
• Provide technical assistance to collaborators in executing research procedures and in data collection.
• Maintain working relationships with collaborative community and research partners.
• Maintain and manage secure shared files for off-site and on-site management of research instruments and study documents.
• Manage project equipment and supplies.
• Conduct qualitative research, including but not limited to: interviewing patients, stakeholders, or staff involved in the project, coding and analyzing interview transcripts, and drafting qualitative results.
• Collects, cleans, and maintains datasets. Analyzes data with assistance and guidance from statisticians.
• Oversee budget and purchase of study related materials.
• Perform literature searches and contribute to writing manuscripts.
• Present research findings at staff meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Health Administration or related field.

Experience:

• Qualitative research experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Impeccable problem-solving/analytic skills with an ongoing attention to detail.
• Excellent proven writing and editing skills and ability to synthesize and translate complicated material into clear and simple language.
• Excellent proven verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Superb organizational, time management and prioritization skills and proven experience coordinating a variety of activities in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to train others.
• Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
• Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Three writing and/or research samples (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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