Project Manager, Health Education Programs

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Project Manager of Health Education Programs to oversee day-to-day operations, drive program goals, and contribute to consulting engagements in human-centered design and process improvement.

You will lead health education program operations, support HEAT consulting engagements, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality, compliance, and impact. A public health background and four years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MPH preferred.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience.
• Ability to conduct analysis and interpret program performance data and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of assigned Health Education Programs; ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Set program goals and develop action plans aligned with the Senior Manager.
• Monitor program performance and report to Senior Manager; escalate barriers and recommend solutions.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource needs to support program delivery.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, and quality requirements; maintain documentation for audits or reviews.
• Represent programs in local and national professional groups and networks to stay current on best practices.

Skills

Program management

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Written reports

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MPH preferred

Job description

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A Brief Overview

The Project Manager of Health Education Programs supports the operational success of Health Education Programs and contributes to Patient Education Consulting engagements under the guidance of the Senior Manager. This position manages the daily operations of assigned Health Education Programs, setting and driving progress toward program goals, while also participating in consulting engagements to build expertise in human-centered design, behavior change science, and A3 process improvement, with the goal of independently leading consulting engagements over time.

What you will do

Health Education Program Operations

Manage day-to-day operations of assigned Health Education Programs, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery of services Set program goals and develop and execute action plans to achieve them, in alignment with the Senior Manager's strategic direction Monitor program performance against goals, identifying successes, barriers, and emerging risks Report regularly to the Senior Manager on program performance, escalating barriers and recommending solutions Coordinate day-to-day staffing, scheduling, and resource needs to support program delivery Support programs in meeting applicable regulatory, safety, and quality requirements, maintaining documentation and readiness for audits or reviews as needed Represent assigned programs in local and national professional groups, conferences, and networks to stay current on best practices, identify potential research or partnership opportunities, and build the programs' reputation and visibility Maintain program documentation, records, and data to support tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement

Patient Education Consulting

Participate in Health Education Action Team (HEAT) consulting engagements alongside the Senior Manager, supporting problem identification, root cause analysis, solution co-design, implementation, and evaluation Learn and apply standardized A3 process improvement tools and human-centered design methodologies under the Senior Manager's guidance Build working knowledge of behavior change science principles as applied to patient education solution design Progressively take on greater ownership of assigned engagement tasks, working toward independently leading HEAT consulting engagements Support development of patient education solutions across modalities, including individual/group services, digital and print content, clinician and staff training, and workflow changes

Cross-Cutting

Communicate effectively with program staff, service line stakeholders, and Senior Manager to ensure alignment across program and consulting responsibilities Balance time and priorities across program operations and HEAT consulting participation as directed by the Senior Manager

Education Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree required; in public health, health education, healthcare administration, or a related field preferred

- Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) preferred

Experience Qualifications

- Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions, including interpreting program performance data and patient education outcomes

- Ability to make effective oral presentations and prepare concise written reports to a variety of audiences

- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines

- Ability to solve technical and non-technical problems

- Ability to work effectively both as a team player and leader

- Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization

- Knowledge of program management principles, including goal-setting, action planning, and performance tracking

- Ability to learn and apply human-centered design, behavior change science, and A3 process improvement methodologies

- Ability to represent programs professionally in external forums, including conferences, professional associations, and community partnerships

- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in program management and reporting

Licenses and Certifications

None

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Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $57.53 - $76.22 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care. Learn about our awards and significant events.