Current Job Openings
Updated 7/30/10
1) Corporate Manager II - Technology & Operations
The Corporate Manager II will be responsible for the Center for Connected Health's programs and service implementations in key areas of cardiovascular, collaborative media, project management, overall Connected Health operations and technology development. The incumbent will oversee departmental finances including annual capital and operating budget development while assuring sound fiscal management throughout each fiscal year. He/she will implement appropriate policies and procedures to support the operation and to ensure that all activities are streamlined and efficient.
1. Oversees creation and implementation of Connected Health service offerings for chronic disease management.
2. Manages staff on the following teams: Collaborative Media Services (including video conferencing and video streaming), Technology Development and Connected Health Operations
3. Responsible for all aspects of the Connected Cardiac Care program.
4. Directs technical strategy for the Center including technology architecture, vendor choice and vendor management.
5. Works in collaboration with the Corporate Manager for marketing, communications and product development as well as the Research Manager and to insure the implementation of integrated products and services.
6. Hires and oversees a team of individuals to create and implement this line of services and the underpinning economic model.
7. Handles management of financial aspects of the Center, including budgeting, client invoicing, physician payments, collections and reporting. Requires regular interaction with IS Administration.
8. Oversees staff development, including assessment of individual growth opportunities, delivery of feedback, career growth conversations, performance evaluations and corrective action, as required. Regularly consulting with Human Resources in these matters.
9. Interfaces with clinician leaders to assure that service offerings are based on sound clinical reasoning, quality care and patient safety principles.
10. Coordinates monthly team meetings and management meetings.
11. Oversees space allocation for all of the Center's space needs.
12. Stands in for the Corporate Director in public speaking engagements, as well as internal discussions including budget, space and Human Resources related issues.
13. Participates with the Corporate Director and other managers in identifying strategic growth opportunities.
14. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies:
1. Strong interpersonal, people management and communications skills.
2. Basic knowledge of health care operations and some facility with clinical language.
3. Analytic/problem solving skills.
4. Leadership and communication skills.
5. Flexibility and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks to reach team success.
6. Strong team work orientation.
7. Basic knowledge of health care finance, billing, payment and relationships with health plans.
8. Self-directed
9. Project Management skills to ensure the completion of complex, time sensitive projects.
10. Ability to motivate employees and independent contractors to perform well as a team and individually. 11. Able to negotiate with customers and vendors to ensure reasonable expectations are set and achieved.
12. Knowledge of and interest in health care marketplace and trends as related to advanced communication technologies.
13. Understanding of computer, network, communications and sensor technologies requisite to lead teams of experts in these various areas.
14. Computer Skills required, including the Internet, Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn and master internal applications.
15. Proficiency with all aspects of budget preparation, billing, collections and receivables.
Qualifications:
1. Master's Level Degree or Higher in business or healthcare preferred.
2. 10+ years related experience; extensive experience in project management and business operations, including direct budgetary experience required.
3. 8+ years experience managing staff from entry level to management level; both technical and non-technical.
4. Experience working with and managing clinicians and clinician feedback on projects/implementations preferred.
To Apply:
Go to Partners Careers and search for "Center for Connected Health"
2) Corporate Manager - Connected Health Research & Evaluation
Reporting to the Director of the Center for Connected Health, duties and responsibilities include oversight of: (A) Connected health clinical research activities across a spectrum of clinical specialties including, but not limited to cardiovascular, pulmonary, diabetes and mental health (B) Design and oversight of research activities to improve understanding of motivation, engagement and population segmentation as it pertains to Connected Health. (C) Annual capital and operating budget development and monitoring for Connected Health research programs (D) Mentoring and management responsibility for all research staff within the Center for Connected Health (E) Corporate sponsored research activities within the Center for Connected health (F) Oversees outcomes-centric evaluation of ongoing Connected Health programs in collaboration with the rest of the Center for Connected Health management team. (G) Duties may extend to include services in additional clinical or employee health areas.
Priciple Duties and Resonsibilities:
1. Oversees a research program that improves understanding of how technology influences engagement and motivation.
2. Proactively seeks funding (via grant applications and corporate sponsorships) to support research projects relevant to moving the Center's mission forward.
3. Responsible for all research publication and presentation activities of the Center, including preparing abstracts and manuscripts as well as presenting at various academic and business conferences.
4. Manages relationships with funding sources, including submitting proposals, negotiating contracts and reporting progress.
5. Manages all aspects of clinical trials including design, IRB procedures, enrollment and data analysis.
6. Works in collaboration with the Corporate Manager for marketing, communications and product development as well as and the Corporate Manager for Connected Health Operations to insure the implementation of integrated products and services.
7. Hires and leads a team of individuals to insure continued understanding of the impact of Connected Health research as well as evaluation of ongoing programs.
8. Manages financial aspects of the Connected Health Research Programs, including budgeting, client invoicing, collections and reporting.
9. Interfaces with PHS departments as necessary to ensure efficient and effective working relationships.
10. Oversees staff development, including assessment of individual growth opportunities, delivery of constructive feedback, career growth conversations, performance evaluations and corrective action, as required. Regularly consulting with Human Resources in these matters.
11. Participates with the Director and other managers in identifying strategic growth opportunities.
12. Manages special projects as identified by the Director.
13. In collaboration with the other management team members, develops survey instruments and other evaluative tools to assess customer attitudes toward the Connected Health service lines.
14. Identify specific areas for testing quality, satisfaction, outcomes, etc.
15. Develop tests for statistical significance
16. Pre-test surveys as necessary
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
1. Strong interpersonal, people management and communications skills.
2. Sound clinical knowledge in Internal Medicine
3. Proficiency with all aspects of clinical trials including design, IRB procedures, enrollment and data analysis
4. Sound knowledge of good clinical practice in concordance with HIPAA and IRB
5. Ability to promote the research activities of the Center for Connected Health through presentations and publications
6. Ability to attract research funding for Center for Connected health research activities
7. Computer Skills, including the Internet, Microsoft Office, statistical software (e.g. SAS) and the ability to learn and master internal applications.
8. Analytic/problem solving skills
9. Leadership and communication skills
10. Flexibility and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks to reach team success
11. Strong team work orientation
12. Basic knowledge of health care finance, billing, payment and relationships with health plans
13. Self-directed
14. Management skills to facilitate the completion of complex, time sensitive projects
15. Ability to motivate employees and independent contractors to perform well as a team and individually. 16. Able to negotiate with customers and vendors to ensure reasonable expectations are set and achieved.
17. Knowledge of and interest in health care marketplace and trends as related to advanced communication technologies.
Qualifications
1. Must have an MD or PH.D.; Masters in Public Health desired
2. 8+ years of related experience; to include 5+ years of staff management experience
3. 3+ years health services or clinical research experience
4. Experienced in working with, and managing, clinicians in both research and clinical settings
To Apply:
Go to Partners Careers and search for "Center for Connected Health"