Project manager

at  University of California San Francisco

THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION WITH AN END DATE: 12/31/2026

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, policies and procedures; researches, analyzes and develops solutions to a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Primarily deals with policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. Develops new programs, policies or procedures for possible implementation.
The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a highly motivated project manager with a background in academic-community partnerships, community health, health equity, health education and curriculum development.The individual will coordinate between UCSF and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) and provide support to the Department of Pediatrics’ Health Equity and Community Engagement projects as needed.
UCANR connects the power of UC research with local communities to improve the lives of all Californians. UCSF is part of the 10-campus University of California, and the only of its campuses dedicated to graduate and professional education specifically through a singular focus on health. Leveraging the strengths and expertise of UCANR and UCSF provides a potent and unique opportunity to bring these vital elements together with the goal of improving health in communities across California. Throughout the development and implementation of this partnership, UCSF will work in close consultation and will co-design with ANR leads. We will focus on health issues prioritized by ANR academic and program staff that impact communities disproportionally burdened by historical and systemic inequities. The main goals of this 3 year project: 1) Establish the partnership between UCSF and ANR 2) Create a responsive faculty development and health information dissemination program
The Project Manager will serve as a point of contact for the UCSF-UCANR partnership and will also support Department health equity and community engagement projects. Duties include developing and helping to maintain project timelines, workplans, project budgeting updates and tracking, reporting on deliverables, communication and coordination with UCSF and UCANR faculty and staff, event and meeting coordination, needs assessments, trainings and curricula on health topics, engagement with UCANR staff and other CCCH and Department of Pediatrics partners, and program evaluation.
The qualified candidate will work closely with the leadership of the project in the departments of pediatrics, family medicine and internal medicine and UCANR as well as with project partners and UCSF faculty and staff across the UCSF enterprise. The individual will be expected to work independently, identifying problems that are hindering the optimal operation of the project, and managing the entire problem-solving process - researching and analyzing information, identifying and recommending potential solutions, and presenting the finished product in the form of a written recommendation or a completed project. As a new position in a new partnership with UCANR, the position requires outstanding communication, cultural humility, creativity, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial approach.
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Department of Pediatrics at San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) provides outpatient and inpatient (including neonatal intensive care) services to 13,000 patients annually consisting of approximately 35,000 annual clinic encounters and 10,000 inpatient days. Management of the department’s outpatient clinic is by the clinical chief. The outpatient clinic or Children’s Health Center (CHC) handles infants to adolescent preventive care through most emergent medical complaints. The department’s inpatient services include its 18-bed children’s ward and a 43-station neonatal intensive care unit.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum 3 years of related experience
• Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
• Analytical / problem-solving skills
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses
• Ability to multi-task with demanding time-frames
• Strong policy analysis techniques

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Please refer the Job description for details