Program Manager, Project ECHO

Job Description

UW Medicine Digital Health Office has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Manager, Project ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes).

WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE

Weekdays

Onsite as business needs require

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The UW Medicine Digital Health Office supports the UW Medicine mission—to improve the health of the public—by delivering digital health solutions for medical education and specialty care, particularly for rural and underserved communities in the Pacific Northwest and the WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho).

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Project ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes) uses secure, interactive video conferencing technology to connect multidisciplinary specialist teams with providers in community settings, enabling collaborative, case-based learning, continuing education, and dissemination of best practices. The Program Manager will work across clinical, academic, public health, and community partners to ensure operational excellence, relationship management, quality improvement, and program growth across priority health areas and emerging topics.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and launch of a coordinated, centralized Project ECHO program framework
• Create and conduct training and outreach/engagement
• Lead teams cross-departmentally
• Identify and establish new Project ECHO focus areas based on community needs, health priorities, and emerging trends
• Partner with internal leadership and stakeholders (clinical, academic, administrative) to align UW Work with leadership to develop sustainable funding strategies, identify and secure grants, philanthropic contributions, and other revenue streams
• Work with leadership to develop sustainable funding strategies, identify and secure grants, philanthropic contributions, and other revenue streams
• Serve as primary operational leader and product owner for Project ECHO
• Maintain curriculum, communications, resource sharing, accreditation processes (CME), and program monitoring tools

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 5-8 years of experience in program management (preferably in a healthcare setting), strategic planning, project portfolio management or related organizational management responsibilities
• Extensive experience in facilitating large meetings, demonstrating the ability to lead to outcomes
• Excellent analytic skills with the ability to develop, assess and implement at all phases of a project
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to develop and deliver communications to individuals at all levels within UW Medicine, including executives
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and manage teams under tight time constraints
• Customer-service focused, with ability to adjust style to work with a variety of individuals and perspectives
• Resilient, agile and able to work in a dynamic environment and under pressure
• Equivalent experience may substitute for degree requirement

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$114,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$153,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.