The Lundquist Institute
Communications Project Manager
The Lundquist Institute, Torrance, California, United States, 90504
Project Manager for the Communications Service Core - Pediatric Pandemic Network The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor UCLA is seeking a highly organized, reliable, and motivated individual to join our team as full-time. The role is as project manager and coordinator for the Communication Service Core for the Pediatric Pandemic Network(PPN), a federally funded quality improvement initiative by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). 'The purpose of the network is to prepare the nation and its children's hospitals to be ready to care for children in everyday settings, disasters, and global health threats.'
Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.Location: This will be a remote position but may require occasional national travel (e.g. to annual network meetings, or any other travel that may become necessary). Any travel will be reimbursed by the network and is not the personal responsibility of the employee.Qualities:
Personable, with excellent communication and organizational skills, and excel in teamwork.Knowledge of database and project management software is requiredAbility to adhere to deadlines and pivot when needed is essentialAdvanced degree (e.g. master's degree) in an operations management related field is preferred but is not required.Experience :
Experience in project management and process improvement is required.Understanding of basic healthcare terminology is strongly preferredPrevious experience working in disaster/emergency management, pediatrics nursing and/or prehospital education is strongly preferred but is not required.Grant-funded project experience is preferred.Responsibilities : Coordinates multiple meetings and projects in collaboration with program co-leads. Acts as point of contact for facilitating and collating feedback, surveys, reports and subject matter expert content review, and other communications products from domain partners and project managers within PPN. Tracks and updates status of project deliverables and works with co-leads to keep projects running smoothly within timeframes/deadlines. Works with co-leads and team members to organize and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and address after-action items. Facilitates problem solving across domains and triages to appropriate co-leads for resolution.Skills: Strong organizational skills and being facile with Google Share Drive and Docs, and communication applications (e.g., Zulip, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and other share-drive platforms such as Box, DropBox, Microsoft Teams, BaseCamp, SmartSheet and other project management software, etc.). Experience in hosting zoom virtual events is ideal.Duration: The project management position is for a period of 2 years (through August 2026), conditional on annual performance review. This is a federally funded project and renewal of funding beyond the original is not guaranteed. If the project is funded beyond 2026, this position may be renewable beyond August 2026, if network needs continue to require it.Salary: $90,000-95,000/yr.
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Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.Location: This will be a remote position but may require occasional national travel (e.g. to annual network meetings, or any other travel that may become necessary). Any travel will be reimbursed by the network and is not the personal responsibility of the employee.Qualities:
Personable, with excellent communication and organizational skills, and excel in teamwork.Knowledge of database and project management software is requiredAbility to adhere to deadlines and pivot when needed is essentialAdvanced degree (e.g. master's degree) in an operations management related field is preferred but is not required.Experience :
Experience in project management and process improvement is required.Understanding of basic healthcare terminology is strongly preferredPrevious experience working in disaster/emergency management, pediatrics nursing and/or prehospital education is strongly preferred but is not required.Grant-funded project experience is preferred.Responsibilities : Coordinates multiple meetings and projects in collaboration with program co-leads. Acts as point of contact for facilitating and collating feedback, surveys, reports and subject matter expert content review, and other communications products from domain partners and project managers within PPN. Tracks and updates status of project deliverables and works with co-leads to keep projects running smoothly within timeframes/deadlines. Works with co-leads and team members to organize and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and address after-action items. Facilitates problem solving across domains and triages to appropriate co-leads for resolution.Skills: Strong organizational skills and being facile with Google Share Drive and Docs, and communication applications (e.g., Zulip, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and other share-drive platforms such as Box, DropBox, Microsoft Teams, BaseCamp, SmartSheet and other project management software, etc.). Experience in hosting zoom virtual events is ideal.Duration: The project management position is for a period of 2 years (through August 2026), conditional on annual performance review. This is a federally funded project and renewal of funding beyond the original is not guaranteed. If the project is funded beyond 2026, this position may be renewable beyond August 2026, if network needs continue to require it.Salary: $90,000-95,000/yr.
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