MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Child, Adolescent and Family Health Bureau (CAFH) is one of six bureaus at the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). The mission of CAFH is to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, children, and families in the city of Boston with an emphasis on those most underserved. CAFH has approximately 120 staff working in 17 programs that focus on three primary areas: perinatal and early childhood health, adolescent health, and violence prevention. CAFH activities include health education and promotion, direct clinical and client services, case management, and organizational capacity building.
The Project Manager reports to the Bureau Director for the Child, Adolescent, and Family Health Bureau and provides support on a variety of projects, both external and internal facing. Projects this position may support include the Child Health Study, quality improvement and performance management initiatives, development of policies and practices, internal communications, and more. The Project Manager will work directly with staff of the CAFH Bureau and external stakeholders. An ideal candidate will have a desire to support BPHC’s mission, enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and thrive in roles with multiple tasks and deadlines in a large office environment interacting with different team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in public health/public policy/health sciences or related degree, plus 3-5 years of experience (or bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience).
• Commitment to the promotion of health equity, inclusion, and diversity within BPHC and the community.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.
• Experience with project management principles and tools, including project management platforms.
• Experience managing projects with flexible timelines and iterative deliverables.
• Self-directed with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously, including time-sensitive requests.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral) and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Skill with Windows Office Package (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to learn new software applications and technology.

Preferred or Plus:

• Bilingual skills desirable (English-Spanish).
• Familiarity with Boston neighborhoods, Boston public schools, and health and social service providers and systems preferred.
• Experience and/or certification in Quality Improvement strategies.
• 1 year of demonstrated formal or informal social justice advocacy experience and/or community organizing/mobilization experience.

• Project manage key CAFH Bureau priorities, utilizing project management tools and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of project progress.
• Provide guidance and additional support for staff and teams that are working on CAFH priorities.
• Collaborate effectively with staff across BPHC, other city departments, and external organizations to execute key deliverables.
• Organize regular external and internal meetings including advisory boards and steering committee meetings.
• Manage communication with external stakeholders around key projects in partnership with CAFH leadership.
• Draft and produce memos, presentations, reports, flyers, policies, and other forms of communication.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships that value diverse experiences and perspectives.
• Support strategic plan monitoring and implementation.
• Work in a confidential capacity with members of the Executive Office.
• Manage and implement special time-limited projects.
• Support meetings through planning, notetaking, making presentations, and facilitation.
• Work to help BPHC become an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.
• Perform other duties as required.