Program Director

OPS welcomes applications from people of all racial, ethnic, gender, LGBTQ+, age, and ability demographics; candidates who are from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Us
The Oregon Pediatric Society (OPS) is a strong statewide voice for the health and well-being of all infants, children, and adolescents, while supporting those that care for them. We are the state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the professional-membership, medical standards, and advocacy organization for pediatricians. OPS provides continuing education, clinical quality improvement projects, and peer networking for medical and behavioral health providers. 

OPS champions anti-racist, equitable, and science-based policies to improve pediatric care and public health, mental health care access, the environment, and other social influences on health. OPS staff work in partnership with the state’s child medical providers; primary care clinics; hospital systems and medical schools; K – 12 schools; behavioral health and early learning providers; the Oregon Health Authority; Coordinated Care Organizations; the State legislature; public health; families, and community organizations.

About You
You are a leader who values integrity, transparency, authenticity, and team relationships. As an experienced professional, you bring a systems and process-improvement approach, embedding equity to ensure your organization is successful. You recognize the importance of being nimble and flexible while bringing clarity to ambiguity in a timely manner. You are open-minded about new information that can provide valuable insight. Working for the medical and public health sector aligns with your value of providing a client-service approach, and respect for pediatric providers and expertise. 

Position Overview
The Program Director will have full responsibility for managing the implementation of currently funded and new programs; researching and applying for funding for new projects; and assessing results of OPS programming. All with the support of the Executive Director and other staff.

Current programs include a youth pediatric behavioral health contract with the Oregon Health Authority and child and clinician-focused projects with the AAP. In addition, OPS develops and offers virtual and in-person continuing education trainings and conferences for those who work in pediatric clinical, behavioral health, and school settings, as well as those in graduate or medical schools.

The Program Director will work with funding administrators, state agencies, curriculum development content experts, community-based and equity partners, suicide prevention and behavioral health researchers, OPS member advisors, the American Academy of Pediatrics, family advisors, state and national training partners, and learning collaborative participants. This position is responsible for recruiting and managing curriculum developers, trainers, participants, and facilitators, and could also fill that role as needed or appropriate. 

Qualifications

•  Advanced Degree in healthcare related subject, education/training, counseling, or social work or Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Curriculum development and training experience.
• Nonprofit grant writing required, preferably for health care projects.
• Knowledge of health equity issues, social and other drivers of health, program design and evaluation; needs assessments, data collection and analysis, quality improvement concepts.
• Strong working knowledge of health care delivery systems, community-based organizations, funders, trainers, and community partners. 
• Strong supervisory skills and work experience with direct report(s) and contractors.
• Project and event management skills
• Clear, effective written and verbal communication. Provide frequent updates and timely requests to the ED and team members.

Additional Desired Skills & Experience

• Preferred work/life experience with behavioral health care providers or systems, physicians, public health, early learning or child development. 
• Proficiency with using/learning computer software (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, spreadsheets, event and project management software like Trello).
• Demonstrated actions towards advancing equity; valuing an inclusive working and learning environment.

Work Requirements

• Valid Oregon driver’s license and proof of insurance and passing a background check required. 
• Organizational policy requires all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 
• Work involves extended periods of sitting, frequent computer usage, and communicating in English. 
• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Application Instructions

Nonprofit Professionals Now is pleased to be working with Oregon Pediatric Society on this key leadership position.

Please submit a resume and a writing sample for full-consideration.  Writing sample can be a piece from a grant, presentation, or other training completed by the applicant.

All applications will be reviewed as received.  Phone interviews will begin after the closing date.  Video and in-person interviews will follow with references completed prior to hiring.

Full Position Description & Application Link: https://bit.ly/3vuZvqu 
Application deadline:  April 18, 2024