Associate Director of Quality Improvement Science

The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center (GRC) invites applications for the position of Manager 3, Project Management. This position serves as the lead of the project management subsection of the GRC, overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health services quality improvement science projects, and functions as an Associate Director of Quality Improvement Science The successful candidate will: (1) Lead and manage multiple complex projects as a Principal Investigator, and/or team or task lead; (2) mentor and supervise multiple staff members, including other managers and project coordinators; (3) coordinate administrative activities for the assigned subsection, such as hiring, onboarding, and project assignments; (4) contribute to new project development, including preparing responses to competitive bid opportunities to expand GRCs portfolio; and (5) assist in leadership activities across GRCs organization.

The successful candidate should demonstrate substantial expertise and applied experience in project management and quality improvement science methodology, including proficiency in project planning and stakeholder engagement. The Assistant Director will effectively communicate project priorities to staff; lead efforts to build collaborative relationships among academic and health policy leaders to identify shared priorities and implement quality improvement science projects and policy initiatives to drive the administration of Ohio's health care programs and policies; coordinate the activities of multidisciplinary teams, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors assigned to projects; and establishing training programs, coaching initiatives, and frameworks for integrating QI methodologies into various projects.

Experience and Education:

Required:

• Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in quality improvement science or a related field

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

Preferred:

• Demonstrated managerial and leadership experience

• Formal training or certification in quality improvement science methodologies (such as Lean, Six Sigma, or IHI Breakthrough Series)

• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in project management or a related field

• Advanced degree in a relevant field of study

• Subject Matter Expertise in quality improvement science or project management

• Experience as a Principal or Co-Principal Investigator or Project Manager

• 3 or more years of relevant experience leading or contributing to teams implementing complex projects in a healthcare setting

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 and challenges in public health and health services, including maternal and infant mortality, behavioral health, management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, and health system payment innovation. See more about GRCs project work here: https://grc.osu.edu/Projects

The GRC is a family-friendly workplace that supports in-person and hybrid-remote 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.

FUNCTION: Business Planning and Operations
SUB-FUNCTION: Project Management
CAREER BAND: People Leader - Managerial
CAREER LEVEL: 3