Population/Public Health Manager

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Organization:

Institute for Global Health

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
The CHSR Core Area Manager for Qualitative Research will be responsible for working with the Qualitative Research Area Director and CHSR Core Director to oversee and carry out the key functions of this highly active research core area which supports investigators in the planning and conduct of rigorous qualitative or mixed methods evaluations. Activities of the Qualitative Research Area include supporting qualitative studies from design to implementation and analysis (qualitative methods, study design, protocol development & review, training, data collection, transcription services, coding & analysis, grant & manuscript preparation, etc.), and includes both consultative services and project facilitation services like planning and carrying out structured and semi-structured interviews, focus groups, direct observation, survey data collection, and conducting analyses. Functions of the Area Manager are focused on managing these activities for both incoming and active projects, including serving as the primary liaison for investigators and collaborators, overseeing all phases of individual project operations, regulatory processes, budgeting, and data workflows, as well as overall core area management activities, like staff supervision and training, resource management and process improvement, financial reporting, and core area representation in internal and external meetings, conferences, and collaborations.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Manage the qualitative research area’s full portfolio of activities, ensuring quality standards, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and timely deliverables.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external investigators, research teams, staff, and collaborators.
• Lead project planning activities such as cost estimation, scheduling, participant recruitment tools, and progress briefings with investigators.
• Develop and implement tools and instruments for data collection conducted via interviews, focus groups, surveys, direct observation, and other qualitative methods.
• Manage data workflows, including transcription, translation, de-identification, data storage, and preparation for coding and analysis.
• Design and implement coding frameworks, conduct a range of qualitative analyses, and create data reports and related products to support scientific abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Coordinate administrative, financial, and regulatory processes across multiple departments, including budgeting, billing, and project documentation.
• Oversee hiring, training, supervision, and professional development of staff.
• Represent the research core in institutional meetings, conferences, symposia, and collaborative initiatives; support grant and proposal development.
• Create educational, operational, and patient-facing materials; contribute to process improvement and methodological training across the institution.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree

1 year of relevant experience

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Quality Management (Intermediate): Developing a systematic process of checking to see whether a process or service is meeting specific requirements.

• Networking (Intermediate): Build relationships through industry contacts, professional organizations and individuals.

• Peer Leadership (Intermediate): The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank in an effort to accomplish team goals.

• Financial Processes (Intermediate): Ability to monitor costs, expenses and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.

• Process Improvement (Intermediate): Identifies, analyzes and improves upon existing business processes for optimization and to meet standards of quality.

• Program Planning (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to realistically anticipate resource needs, identify and break work down into discrete and measurable tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, prepare acceptance criteria and organize work for a medium sized program. Appropriately matches equipment and capital resources to task demands. Reshapes program during life-cycle evolution, if needed. Demonstrates ability to break down work into manageable and measurable units, estimating time and costs appropriate to the stage of the program. Works with basic program management tools, either paper-based or computer software systems.

• Mentoring & Coaching (Novice): The essence of training and mentoring on the job is transfer of knowledge. Whereas training can be considered more formal and scheduled, mentoring is often in the form of guidance and "hands-on" experiences. The reporting relationship is unimportant since the purpose is to pass on information and experiences. These discussions normally center around a person's goal of learning job procedures, content, standards, analysis and problem-solving.

• Program Management (Intermediate): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives.

• Data Management (Intermediate): Interpreting, analyzing and organizing reports and metrics.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.