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Role Description

The Associate Project Director (APD), Healthy Start Special Projects will manage the development and implementation of special project activities for the Supporting Healthy Start Technical Assistance and Support Center at NICHQ.

• Act as a subject matter expert to provide tailored technical assistance and support around social determinants of health (SDOH) and other pertinent project content.
• Conduct site visits in partnership with project lead and funder to assess need for training and technical assistance (TTA).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field preferred.
• 7-10 years managing and leading programs/projects in healthcare, academic, or non-profit setting.
• Strong proficiency with office systems, computers, and MS Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Webex).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly skilled multi-tasker with strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to apply principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and directing in-person and virtual events.
• Demonstrated understanding of project methods and/or subject matter (e.g., quality improvement, collaborative learning, health equity).
• Demonstrated leadership in managing people and complex projects in health care or related settings.
• Experience in public speaking and presentation.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to influence, manage, and drive teams/individuals/project towards success.
• Works independently, capable of making independent decisions.
• Advanced problem-solving skills including the ability to think quickly, creatively, and strategically.
• Possesses advanced insight and skills in partner management, proposal development, and budgeting.
• Strong supervisory experience and the ability to delegate and help others manage and prioritize their work.
• Demonstrated experience managing large federal grants and/or contracts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Remote work.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability and life.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development benefits.