Program Manager

POSITION TITLE: Program Manager

REPORTS TO: President and CEO

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in public policy or administration, economics, public health, management, sociology or a related field required. Three to 5 years’ experience in program management and coordination in a non-profit setting preferred.

SKILLS: Strong organizational and management skills, demonstrated project planning skills, responsiveness, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely manner. Ability to work with confidential information, commitment to excellence, superior interpersonal and communication skills including problem-solving, effective team building, and facilitation skills desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for supporting NJPCA’s workforce initiative. The Program Manager will oversee the training and technical assistance efforts directed towards health center leadership and HR professionals to support their efforts to create greater access to a well-trained healthcare workforce. Towards that goal, he/she will identify training and other resources from various sources including Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), National Training and Technical Assistance Programs (NTTAPs), health professions schools, universities, New Jersey Department of Health and other organizations. The Program Manager serves as the primary contact person for the Workforce Peer Group, hosts meetings, Prepares documents and other resource materials, conducts surveys, analyze data and prepare reports.

DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Support community health centers across the state in their recruitment and retention efforts through NJPCA’s workforce initiative
• Utilize various recruiting tools including the National Rural Recruitment & Retention Network (3RNet) and other web resources
• Build and maintain relationships and partner with agencies like the National Health Service Corps (NHSC); State Office of Primary Care and Rural Health; Area Health Education centers (AHECs); health professions schools; universities and training programs
• Update and administer NJPCA’s Salary and Benefits Survey, compile data and create summary reports
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting required for any grants and/or contracts
• Plan and host trainings focused on workforce initiatives and special populations
• Participate in career/job fairs representing the NJPCA to showcase job opportunities at New Jersey’s community health centers.
• Assist in NJPCA’s employee recruitment efforts.
• Conduct research on emerging health workforce and policy issues and topics and develop briefings for the President/CEO
• Collects and analyzes Health Center data and performance reports.
• Participates in community and organizational activities/events as an official representative of the organization
• Organize and host events, meetings and trainings as part of NJPCA grant deliverables
• Must be able to periodically travel to and attend off-site meetings.
• Provide updates to website
• Perform all other duties as needed