Program Director I

 

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for a significant function or program within a major department, institute, or division that has organizational impact. Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the assigned program or functional area and is responsible for maintaining collaborative and effective working relationships to both internal and external colleagues and associates. Assures leadership decisions are implemented in a positive and timely manner.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree with three years of progressive and applicable experience in the area to be served.  

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: TBD for specific assigned area  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the day-to-day delivery of program or functional area services. 2. Continuously analyzes systems and processes. Develops and implements best practices and appropriate changes to improve outcomes in a timely manner. 3. Creates evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements. 4. Initiates and set goals for programs and functional area according to the strategic objectives of the organization. 5. Assists leader with budget development and planning. Ensures areas of responsibility meet fiscal requirements and monitors expenditures. 6. Ensures program and functional area operations and activities adhere to any legal guidelines and internal policies. 7. Keeps senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations. 8. Develops appropriate communication and communication methods to facilitate the flow of information and maximize effective communication throughout the program. Communicates services with other departments and vendors as applicable. 9. Facilitates and/or conducts individual and group presentations as needed. 10. May supervise the work and manage performance of assigned staff. 11. Participates in committees as appropriate. 12. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Thorough knowledge and understanding of functional area to be served Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong project and process management skills Knowledge of program/project management techniques and methods Excellent organizational and leadership skills Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting Working knowledge of all MS Office applications including Word and PowerPoint. Ability to achieve results with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Motivated self-starter Demonstrated problem-solving and analytic skills  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, comfortable environment  

 

Atrium Health Navicent was incorporated on November 17, 1994 as a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to coordinate The Medical Center, Navicent Health and other affiliated entities toward our mission: "Together, we elevate health and well-being through compassionate care."

Today, Atrium Health Navicent has more than 1,000 beds for medical, surgical, rehabilitation and hospice purposes, offers over 53 specialties in more than 50 facilities throughout the region and hosts over 100 medical residents and fellows.

Included within the Atrium Health Navicent system is The Medical Center, Navicent Health, a 637 bed, nationally verified Level I-designated Trauma Center and a four-time Magnet Designated hospital for nursing excellence worldwide.

Atrium Health Navicent provides a broad range of community-based, outpatient diagnostic, primary care, extensive home health and hospice care, and comprehensive cancer and rehabilitation services spanning the full continuum of care. Included within the system are:

·       Five acute care hospitals

·       A rehabilitation hospital

·       A new, state-of-the-art children's hospital

·       Central Georgia's first life plan community

·       An in-patient hospice facility, as well as in-home hospice care

·       Wellness and preventative services

·       Multiple urgent care centers

·       Numerous community-based partnerships that help Atrium Health Navicent deliver on its mission.

Distinguished nationally for its excellence, Atrium Health Navicent is also one of the premier teaching hospitals in the United States and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the Mercer University School of Medicine. Atrium Health Navicent supports residency-training programs in family practice, general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics along with fellowships in critical care, geriatrics and orthopedic traumatology. Atrium Health Navicent also partners with a number of central Georgia universities and colleges to offer advanced training for nursing students. As a teaching hospital, Atrium Health Navicent attracts the best and the brightest to the area.

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