Program Manager, Adult Services

Patient Safety

Full Time

84768BR

Job Summary

The Project Manager will work under the direction of the Director of Patient Safety Adult Services, within the Department of Quality & Pt Safety (DoQS) to manage the programming, planning, implementation and monitoring of UCSF Health-wide projects, initiatives and ongoing efforts like Leapfrog surveys, Culture of Safety surveys, Event Management, Patient Safety Week, Caring for the Caregiver, Schwartz Rounds etc.
In partnership with the DoQS leadership team and designated physician leads, the Project Manager ensures the completion of projects within budget, on schedule, and meets all program objectives and appropriate regulations. Responsible for planning, scheduling, assigning, and overseeing the work of project participants and assigned project leads. Manages, assesses, and documents project scope and program, describing the objectives, resource requirements, risks and benefits of the project, timelines and tracks and communicates ongoing performance.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $102,400 - $156,000 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Department of Quality & Safety consists of Adult Quality & Safety, Benioff Children's Hospitals (BCH) Quality & Safety, Hospital Epidemiology & Infection Prevention, Analytics & Clinical Effectiveness and Clinical Documentation Integrity. The teams are made of multidisciplinary professionals with diverse backgrounds. The role of the Department is the support UCSF Health to deliver safe, equitable and high-quality care to the communities we serve.

Patient Safety is a division within the Quality and Patient Safety Department. The focus of the Patient Safety division is preventing, mitigating, or reducing harm from medical errors and system defects. Activities include risk surveillance and analysis of potential or actual medical errors and hazardous conditions, and process improvement to prevent future adverse events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or other related profession, or a combination of comparable clinical education and / or experience.
• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in process and/or quality analysis/improvement, project management or related, with at least one (1) year of relevant healthcare experience.
• Advanced knowledge of common organizational- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of organizational or initiative processes, protocols and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in healthcare or other profession, or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience
• Lean / Six Sigma
• Project Management

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

007399 PROJECT POLICY ANL 4

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical), Project Management, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday