Director of Operations and Strategy - Quality and Patient Safety initiative (QPSi)

Classification Title:

DIR, Health Care Admin

Job Description:

The University of Florida College of Medicine is seeking a Director of Operations and Strategy to lead the Quality and Patient Safety initiative (QPSi). This initiative leverages UF’s expertise in artificial intelligence to drive innovations in quality, patient safety, healthcare efficiency, and workforce development.

In this leadership role, you will collaborate with COM leadership and QPSi stakeholders to develop and implement training, quality improvement, and experiential learning programs that improve healthcare outcomes and reduce inefficiencies. You will oversee program development, strategy execution, workflow optimization, fiscal management, and outreach efforts to ensure alignment with the College of Medicine’s strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities include:

Program Development & Management

• In collaboration with QPSi leadership, oversee the growth of QPSi, including education, training, and quality improvement programs.
• Collaborate with College of Medicine faculty and staff to expand QPSi initiatives.
• Provide strategic planning guidance to QPSi leadership on program development and management.
• Develop content for reports and presentations to communicate QPSi goals, progress, and impact.
• Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement and shared efficiencies within QPSi.
• Lead or co-lead special projects as assigned by the Dean of the College of Medicine.

Operations & Administrative Management

• Partner with QPSi division leaders to develop policies, staffing plans, and operational procedures.
• Oversee resource management, staffing, recruitment, and workflow development.
• Ensure effective fiscal and administrative management of QPSi initiatives.
• Supervise administrative staff and assist in managing personnel across QPSi divisions.
• Support outreach strategies and program implementation to enhance QPSi’s impact.

Strategic Planning & Implementation

• Advise QPSi leadership on key strategic decisions and initiative development.
• Participate in long-term planning and program design to align with QPSi’s mission.
• Evaluate and measure program outcomes, ensuring alignment with QPSi and College of Medicine goals.
• Integrate the College of Medicine strategic plan into QPSi operations and initiatives.

 We Offer Exceptional Benefits

• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous Retirement Options to Secure Your Future
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package (including 11 paid holidays, as well as paid family, sick, and vacation leave)
• Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities (UF Training & Organization Development, including leadership development and LinkedIn Learning, amongst other opportunities)
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

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Expected Salary:

$155,000 - $180,000; commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as business administration, public administration, science or health administration and four years’ experience in healthcare or academic medical center.