Make a difference at ochin
Ochin is a rapidly growing national nonprofit health it organization with two decades of experience transforming health care delivery to drive health equityWe are hiring for a number of new positions to meet increasing demandWhen you choose to join ochin, you have the opportunity to continuously grow your skills and do meaningful work to help fulfill our mission.
Ochin provides leading-edge technology, data analytics, research, and support services to more than 500 community health care sites, reaching nearly 6 million patients nationallyWe believe that every individual, no matter their race, ethnicity, background, or zip code, should have fair opportunity to achieve their full health potentialOur work addresses differences in health that are systemic, avoidable, and unjustWe partner, learn, innovate, and advocate, in order to close the gap in health for individuals and communities negatively impacted by racism or other structural inequities.
At ochin, we value the unique perspectives and experiences of every individual and work hard to maintain a culture of belonging.
Founded in oregon in 2000, ochin employs a growing virtual workforce of more than 500 diverse professionals, working remotely across 40+ statesWe offer a generous compensation package and are committed to supporting our employees’ entire well-being by fostering a healthy work-life balance and equitable opportunity for professional advancementWe are curious, collaborative learners who strive to live our values everyday: leadership, collaboration, excellence, innovation, inclusion, and stewardshipOchin is excited to support our continued national expansion and the increasing demand for our innovative tools and services by welcoming new talent to our growing team.
Position overview
The program specialist serves as an important resource to the network team, the research department and network partnersThe program specialist provides oversight and support for key program activities to ensure achievement of program and network goals, completion of network milestones and deliverables, and alignment with ochin’s strategic goals and initiativesThis position is responsible for managing daily work and activities within the networks, cores and/or units in which they workThis role serves on the research network team and works closely with the research network program manager and director, and with research network program coordinators to ensure the fulfilment of network deliverablesThe program specialist collaborates with ochin departments (population health and data evaluation department, compliance, marketing and communications, and others) as well as teams within the research department to facilitate research network activities.
Essential duties
Provide project management support to one or more research networks, cores and/or units, including activities, deliverables, meetings, reporting and communications with partners and fundersSupport partner relations and coordination with funder and coordinator centers.
Support the management and maintenance of regulatory documents and processes for all networks.
Use project management techniques to lead and coordinate the prioritization and execution of network tasks and activities.
Work with others to provide information and training as needed to network partners and partner researchers on the use of network data.
Participate in supporting opportunities to leverage and use research networks to bring more value to ochin research, ochin members, and research partners.
Maintain accurate information regarding networks and network partner so that ochin always has the most up to date information.
Maintain relationships with research partners, network partners and unit staff and investigators
Effectively schedule, convene, manage, and facilitate key meetings with partners, network lead sites and stakeholders.
Support the collection and analyzing of data, which may include preparing reports on data usage, query fulfillment, engagement, and other network metrics for both internal and external stakeholders.
Manage requests in a timely manner, recognize those needing escalation and escalate as appropriate.
Regularly communicate activities through a variety of channels, including new projects and data use, to various communications, including websites, newsletters, blogs, and conference presentationsAssist with the maintenance of the specific research network websites, and internal and external sharepoint pages.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare, research, epidemiology, social science or related field plus 4 years’ experience managing relevant work, conducting or supporting healthcare research or master’s degree in relevant field [healthcare research, public health, social science) plus 2 years relevant experience
Understanding of project management.
Excellent writing skills for correspondence, summary, and progress reports, editing.
High degree of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work professionally with all levels of leadership, both within ochin and outside organizations.
Knowledge of program management and development procedures.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize, work autonomously, establish timelines, and meet deadlines
Excellent time-management and organizational skills, coordinating multiple tasks, events, and project timelines.
Knowledge about ai/ml is desired.
Work location and travel requirements
This position is 100% remoteWork from home requirements are:
Ability to work independently and efficiently from a home office environment
High speed internet service
It is a requirement that employees work in a distraction free workplace
Travel may be required based on business requirements for ochin
We offer a comprehensive range of benefitsSee our website for details: https://ochin.org/employment-openings
Equal opportunity statement
Ochin is proud to be an equal opportunity employerWe are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills for the benefit of our staff, our mission, and the communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, ochin, incDoes not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital or civil union status, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristicsAll aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs.
#li-remote
