Head of Programme Management

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.News & World Report.
The Program Coordinator for Unintentional Injury Prevention Initiatives will coordinate community-based safety programs within the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities. The Unintentional Injury Prevention team works to reduce preventable injuries among children, adolescents and families through education, outreach, community partnerships, safety programming and evidence-informed prevention strategies. The team’s work includes child passenger safety, teen driver safety, ThinkFirst, Click It or Ticket, and other initiatives focused on reducing injury risk and promoting safety across the communities Lurie Children’s serves.
The Program Coordinator will support the planning, coordination and implementation of vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian safety programs, including community car seat classes, satellite distribution sites, car seat check-up events, safety fairs, four-day Child Passenger Safety Certification Courses and ThinkFirst programs. This position will educate children, parents, caregivers and professionals on injury prevention and traffic safety topics; serve as a liaison between car seat satellite distribution sites and Lurie Children’s by providing ongoing communication, technical assistance and inventory support; track car seat deliveries, inventory and related program documentation; and collaborate with public affairs and marketing colleagues on public-facing safety messaging, educational materials and outreach.
This position requires current certification as a Child Passenger Safety Technician at the time of hire or within three months of employment, dependent on class availability. This is a grant-funded position, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability and renewal of grant funding.
Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities serves as the hub for community-focused initiatives at Lurie Children’s, aligning clinical, advocacy, research and education expertise with community engagement to advance health equity and improve child, adolescent and family health across Chicago. The Magoon Institute supports community health programs and partnerships, provides engagement opportunities for employees, physicians and trainees, leads Lurie Children’s Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Strategy, and partners with clinical, public health and community leaders across the Medical Center and throughout the community.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, including community leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers and public health practitioners to identify health priorities and develop community health and engagement strategies.
Coordinate the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of community health and engagement initiatives, programs and events within the Magoon Institute under the guidance of senior staff and manager, keeping in mind community priorities, community health strategies and organizational mission.
Act as contact for Lurie Children’s with community partners, residents and marginalized populations across Chicago neighborhoods, particularly those disproportionately affected by health inequities. Build and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, schools, libraries, parks, places of worship, businesses, and service providers.
Support coordination of community and city-wide convenings, trainings and workshops as well as assisting with action planning, ensuring diverse representations from various backgrounds and lived experience.
Coordinate program logistics, track project expenditures, facilitate meetings and events and maintain project materials and documentation to ensure timely and budget-conscious deliverables.
Prepare regular status reports on project progress, outcomes and impact.
Support administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, booking conference rooms/space, making copies, preparing meeting supplies, taking notes and compiling key takeaways, decisions and action items.
Assist in the development and implementation of communications, marketing and/or social media efforts for specific community health and engagement initiatives and education, including the delivery of presentations to various audiences.
Support program evaluation through data collection, gathering participant feedback, and monitoring outputs and outcomes to measure effectiveness and demonstrate impact.
Assist in facilitating connections between Lurie Children's healthcare providers and community partners to ensure access to health education and resources for children and families. Engage Lurie Children’s leaders, employees, physicians, and trainees in community health efforts.
Assist in grant and philanthropic applications and reporting to funders, as well as fundraising efforts under the guidance of senior staff, manager and dept leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in community health programming or engagement, education, healthcare/public health, administration, or related field required; experience with project coordination preferred.
Strong project coordination experience and organizational skills required.
Flexibility to work on evenings and weekends, travel throughout Chicago likely.
Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft 365 software required. Experience with database management and survey software and tools preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiply projects.
Commitment to health equity, diversity and inclusion, racial justice, evidence-informed policy and practices, data-driven advocacy and community-driven processes.
59,280.00-$96,928.00 Salary At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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