Job Posting Description
At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
The Director of Clinical Operations for the Department of Pediatrics will be responsible for :
Planning
- Develops and formulates department operational business strategy. Advises on defining key performance feedback and metrics with Executive Administrative Director and Vice President of Pediatrics. Identifies department operational needs, defines concrete goals, and frames subsequent plan for achieving goals
- Continually seeks opportunities to enhance operational excellence through identifying collaborative initiatives and innovative approaches
- Engages and secures support from stakeholders across all areas
- Leads the project planning, solution design and implementation of new and / or improved operational initiatives
Execution
Provides operational subject matter expertise and direction to department managers in the execution of operational improvements, service and quality enhancements, and new business initiativesDesigns and memorializes operations workflowsLeads the training and communications efforts in support of operational change managementEvaluation and Reporting
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of impacted operations through ongoing informal interaction with staff, formalized feedback, data analysis, etc.Provides periodic (monthly) updates on projects, including proposed plans for implementing new business or process improvement initiatives, status of current implementation efforts and supporting metrics and analyses related to feasibility, cost, etc. of operationsBudgets
With other leadership, develops, plans and monitors department / foundation operating and capital budget, collaborating with Chief and BCH leadershipParticipates as requested in overseeing expense (supplies, telephones, staffing, etc.) management issues; performs comparative analyses. Develops and implements strategies for cost containmentTeam Management
Develops infrastructure that optimizes employee performance within and across teams to encompass the following : facilitating the communication of shared operational goals and standards; identifying training needs and leading the implementation of same; formalizing feedback across teams; facilitating effective staff development programs, etcCoaches / Mentors managers in developing operational plans that produce enhanced levels of productivity and long-term successGuides administrators in the effective use of staff to meet workload demandsRelationships
Identifies and initiates key relationships with internal hospital partners to optimize department operations and business developmentServes as key point of contact for the clinical department with professional practices and service organizationsServes as liaison and coordinator with all satellite practices on all operational issues relating to new business development, operational improvement and overall operational effectivenessdesign and implementation of new and / or improved operational initiativesTo qualify, you must have :
BA degree in business, healthcare administration or related field. MA degree preferred7 years of related experience, including 5 years in an academic / healthcare / operational roleDemonstrated ability to identify the need for and manage the implementation of complex new and / or improved operational processesOperational knowledge and ability to understand the interconnectedness of processes and systems across groupsStrong management skills and ability to motivate and influence othersExcellent communication and presentation skillsBoston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits.
Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
