Associate Planning Consultant

Overview

The Associate Consultant assists in strategic planning, business planning, fundamental planning and analyses, and off-site facility development. The Associate Consultant will work with the Data Resource Center, Finance, Regional Development, Medical Staff, Administration, and employees at all levels across the hospital. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, quick to pick up new skills through self-directed training and has an interest in strategic planning and business development.

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Job Description Summary

Develops, coordinates, and implements project plans to achieve objectives within budget and timeline, while ensuring quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Develops project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinates project resources and manages project teams to ensure project tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to identify project requirements and scope. Communicates project status and updates to stakeholders and team members.
• Identifies and manages project risks, issues, and dependencies to minimize project delays.
• Conducts project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement changes as needed.
• Ensures compliance with project management methodologies and standards to maintain project quality.
  
  

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's Degreein Hospital/Health Administration, Business Administration, Planning, Computer Science or other related field, required.
• Master’s degree, preferred.
  
  

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

(not specified)

Skills

• Excellent skills in computer data management systems, extensive spreadsheet and presentation graphics knowledge, required.
• Analytical skills to assemble, evaluate and understand large and complex information and studies, and to identify current and future trends.
• Excellent communication and organization skills to effectively interact with medical staff, consultants, external professionals, administrators, and employees at all levels.
  
  

Experience

• One year of academic and/or professional experience in systems planning required, health care experience, preferred.
• One year experience in health care business development and physician relations, required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

(not specified)

Bachelor's Degree, Budgeting - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Effective Presentations - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), NCH Core Values - Basic Understanding (Meets Expectations), Project Management - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Stakeholder Management - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"