NYC Health + Hospitals

Director, Procurement Systems and Operations

NYC Health + Hospitals$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management or related field; or Master's degree with less experience
  • 6 years of relevant experience with 3 years in a managerial role; or 5 years with Master's and 1 year in management
  • Experience in information processing, program management, or systems development in healthcare or related sectors
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Project, Excel, and Word
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects and communicate effectively across all organizational levels

Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new business initiatives aligned with Health System goals.
  • Define objectives and metrics for management controls and reporting procedures.
  • Coordinate Business Operations and Corporate Pharmacy Operations for optimal patient care practices.
  • Lead and mentor Senior Project Managers in performance improvement techniques.
  • Manage project teams and high-level meeting agendas on system-wide projects for Quality Improvement.
  • Maintain collaboration with stakeholders to ensure successful project completions.
  • Develop strategic business solutions through data analysis and process research.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for part-time employees and above
  • Secure retirement savings and pension plans
  • Paid holidays and vacation in line with labor contracts
  • Loan forgiveness opportunities for eligible employees
  • Educational benefits including tuition discounts and professional development
  • Access to a College Savings Program
  • Union benefits available for certain roles
  • Various employee discount programs
  • Commuter benefits available
Full Job Description
Work Shifts

9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Partners in the identification and development of new business initiatives and opportunities consistent with the mission and strategic direction of the Health System under the direction of Leadership.
  2. Define aim, objective, metrics, and process measures to implement management controls and reporting procedures to ensure that the department has up to date situational awareness of all core issues and operating data pertinent to sound decision making.
  3. Responsible for the coordination of the Business Operations Office and select Corporate Pharmacy Operations consistent with the programs developed that optimize best practices of patient care.
  4. Leads and trains developing Sr. Project Managers on performance Improvement techniques including assisting with strategic planning of initiatives focused on Health System priorities.
  5. Leads project teams and attends high level meetings, providing project management of system wide projects related to the business operations and improvement of the quality outcomes of the member hospitals of New York City Health and Hospitals under direction of the Deputy Chief, Business Operations. Identifies major phases, implementation sub-steps, key stakeholders, timelines, resource needs, and potential obstacles for each project to build a comprehensive project plan. Utilizes standard project management tools and summary documents to track and communicate status of projects.
  6. Provides direction and support to the project team ensuring the team is informed of all project changes, decisions, etc. that may affect the success of the project.
  7. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships within the system in order to obtain information and content from providers and colleagues to foster successful project completion.
  8. Support short and long term operational/strategic business activities - by developing, enhancing and maintaining project information and models. Also develop and implement effective/strategic business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes.
  9. Develops and manages best-practices and tools for performance improvement plan execution and management. Identifies and manages performance improvement dependencies and critical path issues.
  10. Serve as an operational resource for internal team members for expedited problem identification and resolution, provision of project-specific updates, and team interactions and deadlines.
  11. Coordinates project site monitoring activities, and may participate in site monitoring associated with initiation, interim, close out, and audit visits as required.
  12. Adhere and assists with business operations and project specific quality documents (for example: SOPs, work plans/practices, training guides).
  13. Provides adjunct analyses of the business processes related to a project in order to inform the project plan and assist the Deputy Chief, Business Operations with information to make decisions to move the project to successful implementation.
  14. Serves as the liaison by understanding and interpreting business requirements, mapping process models, designing technical solutions to satisfy requirements, and completing formal system piloting.
  15. Support the Deputy Chief, Business Operations to achieve project goals for submission and approvals, facility initiation, source document verification, data monitoring, ownership and accountability, and facility/site closure.


Minimum Qualifications
1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management or other related discipline from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of satisfactory, full-time paid responsible experience in information processing, program management, systems development or related activity in a large governmental agency, hospital or health care facility, or hospital-related business firm, three (3) years of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or
2. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in "1" above, and five (5) years of experience, as described in #2 above, one (1) year of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

Department Preferences

  • Ability to coordinate or manage multiple projects across the Health System.
  • Excellent planning and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%, based on project needs.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Visio, Project, Excel, Word and standard computer programs required.
  • A highly-motivated and meticulous individual with excellent problem-solving and communication skills to join a fast-paced, growth-oriented work environment in a cutting-edge field of business transformation


Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • College Savings Program
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles
  • Multiple employee discounts programs
  • Commuter Benefits Programs


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About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is a healthcare system that provides medical care to residents of New York City. The system was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in New York, New York. NYC Health + Hospitals has a network of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities throughout the city. The system provides a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. NYC Health + Hospitals is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all New Yorkers, regardless of their ability to pay.
Learn more about NYC Health + Hospitals
Size
42,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$500,000
5 Year Trend
-10%
Revenue
$7 billion

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