Job Description
Position Title: Project Manager
The Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement (NRHI) is a national organization
focused on promoting meaningful improvements in healthcare quality and cost
containment. Over forty Regional Health Improvement Collaboratives (RHIC's) exist in the
US, many of which form the core of NRHI's membership. The emphasis of RHIC's is on
performance measurement, payment and delivery system reform, training and assistance
in performance improvement, and patient education and engagement. NRHI provides the
strategic structure that will allow for learning, sharing, and consensus building on the
fundamental changes needed in healthcare payment systems.
Position Summary
This is a full time, temporary position responsible for management of key organizational
projects sponsored by NRHI, with emphasis on the Collaborative Health Network and
communications deliverables. Priorities for this individual are to support the Senior
Manager of Operations, Communications Director, Deputy Director and Program/Project
Directors to manage projects across multiple NRHI initiatives ensuring key deliverables are
achieved within the project timeline and scope.
Responsibilities:
 Work directly with the Senior Manager of Operations to implement the day to day
activities of various projects including, but not limited to implementation of online
communities and partners, oversight of communications deliverables (enewsletters, blogs, etc.), plans for website development and/or enhancement
 Manage project work plans for ongoing tracking and assessment of project status;
 Engage as a member of the project team and develop solid working relationships
with all team members;
 Provide leadership for certain project work streams as assigned, assuring overall
alignment with larger project;
 Coordinate project team schedule, meetings and calendars, and support for inperson and virtual events;
 Document and distribute meeting agenda, minutes and materials in advance of
and following scheduled meetings;
 Liaise with NRHI communications and events team to ensure project is integrated
effectively into NRHI’s broader portfolio;
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Active engagement as an NRHI team player to support the overall mission, vision
and goals of NRHI;
Coordinate project efforts with relevant NRHI committees, members and partnering
members and agencies;
Assist in the design and development of project deliverables for dissemination;
Other duties as assigned by the NRHI leadership team.
Additional capabilities include:
Healthcare Experience: Experience and understanding of issues related to healthcare
issues, trends and technologies strongly preferred.
Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a variety of
venues. Collaboration with prominent national organizations, such as the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and direct work with NRHI members require superior
professionalism and communication skills.
Organizational Skills: Superior organizational and project management skills to
coordinate and implement a variety of concurrent work streams across multiple
organizations.
Business Skills: Ability to keep track of all projects, oversee resource and project schedule
management, and summarize key metrics to report status of projects to key stakeholders.
In summary, the ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in the healthcare
arena as described above, with experience in a wide range of management skills,
including project and business management. This person must be confident, well
organized, and comfortable working in a fast paced environment with a high level of
professionalism. Confidentiality is a fundamental characteristic, as well as
exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability
and sharp attention to details. Demonstrated ability to effectively handle problems
quickly and efficiently is also essential.
Requirements:
 Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in business
administration, healthcare, management, or similar fields;
 1-3 years’ experience in project facilitation and oversight within the healthcare
arena required
 Experience with project management tools and techniques;
 Experience with creating supporting documentation at both the summary and
detailed level to effectively communicate project deliverables and status;
 Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, groups, and initiatives through
informal leadership;
 Excellent interpersonal skills, with an open and collaborative work style and
commitment to get the job done;
 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
 Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards;
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Ability to look at situations from several points of view;
Persuasiveness with details and facts, with demonstrated ability to challenge and
debate issues of importance to the organization;
Willingness to travel throughout the US;
Excellent computer skills; and,
High comfort level working in a diverse environment.
The position is located at NRHI’s Portland, Maine office.
Start date: October 1, 2015
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to bdacko@nrhi.org
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