Newborn Screening Program Manager - Pediatrics at University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa

Job Description:

The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is seeking to hire a Newborn Screening Program Manager to play a key role in our Iowa Newborn Screening programs. This position will perform administrative, fiscal, and program management responsibilities requiring a high degree of discretion, leadership, and independent judgment, under the direction of the Division Director and the Department of Pediatrics Assistant Director. This position will assist in implementation of policies and procedures, communications with internal and external newborn screening stakeholders, and preparation of fiscal and statistical reports required for budgeting, preparation of funding proposals, and program planning as required.


Position Responsibilities:

Program supervision

• Develop strategic plan for Newborn Screening programs and related programs in coordination with stakeholders.
• Prepare and write annual program and fiscal reports for all relevant Newborn Screening programs and related programs.
• Grant management.

Program-specific tasks

• Daily oversight and administrative support of Newborn Screening caseload.
• Direct supervision of NBS follow up staff.
• Internal and external liaison.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive quality improvement and quality assurance processes for Newborn Screening and related programs.
• Perform and/or supervise duties related to the addition of a new disorder to the Iowa NBS panel.

Education and outreach

• Assist in development and implementation of program public relations and awareness activities
• Act as a representative of the program at local, regional, and national level
• Attend relevant meetings, present, publish in relevant journals
• Facilitate, promote, and participate in NBS related research projects

For a full job description, please email the contact below.


About the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics


The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is a national leader in pediatric medicine. The Department's mission is to provide outstanding care to the children of Iowa and beyond by being a leader in state-of-the-art clinical care to children, performing cutting-edge research to find new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses, and educating the next generation of pediatric health care providers. The Department comprises the medical and research staff of UI Stead Family Children's Hospital. UI Stead Family Children's Hospital is one of the nation's top-ranked pediatric care and research institutions, and Iowa's only comprehensive children's hospital.


About the Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics


The Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics is committed to excellence in providing comprehensive services for children, adults and prenatal patients in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of genetic conditions. The Division's multidisciplinary team is comprised of board-certified medical geneticists, a molecular genetic pathologist, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, genetic counselors, nurses, and dietitians. Our clinics include: General Genetics Clinics, Metabolic Genetics Clinics, Connective Tissue Disorder Clinics, Neurofibromatosis Clinics and Outreach Genetics Clinics. Genetic diseases and disorders affect families as well as individuals. The medical team provides the information, support and follow-up needed to make informed decisions. Our medical genetics team collaborates with state and federal agencies, educators, researchers, support groups and others to provide the latest information and treatment options for Iowans and their families.



Education Requirements:

• Master's degree in a natural or health science field or discipline; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrated 3+ years of experience in program management is required.
• Demonstrated 3+ years of experience in public health is required.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills is required.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Prior Newborn Screening Program experience.
• Demonstrated experience with public health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with forming and managing effective working teams.
• Some (1 to 3 years) experience with educational outreach activities.

Position and Application details:


In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.


Remote within Iowa: This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

For additional questions, please contact pedsuichildrens@healthcare.uiowa.edu

This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.


Additional Information

• Classification Title: Program Manager
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: Remote within Iowa

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5a

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Bradley Phillips
• Contact Email: Bradley-Phillips@uiowa.edu

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