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The Project Manager in Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care (POPC) is responsible for setting timelines, evolving effective communication, and implementing complex projects directed by POPC. This role reports to the Director of Clinical Operations for POPC. Primary projects/areas of focus are Psychosocial Distress Screening (Universal Screening) and Supportive Oncology (Collaborative Care):

• In collaboration with the Universal Screening project team, led by Psychosocial Oncology and Social Work leadership, the Project Manager is responsible for the evaluation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Universal Screening project and operations at Dana-Farber. Universal Screening is an initiative to identify and respond to psychosocial distress and concrete and unmet needs in Dana-Farber???s adult ambulatory patient population.
• In collaboration with Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care leadership, the Senior Director of Social Work, the Clinical Lead Social Worker for the Satellites, and satellite clinical social workers, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, implementation, evaluation, and data tracking for Supportive Oncology. Supportive Oncology is an initiative to deliver evidence-based supportive care to adult ambulatory patients; integrating psychosocial and palliative care team members to give interdisciplinary team recommendations.

The person in this role will support interdisciplinary initiatives tied to the Institute???s and/or POPC???s strategic plan, exercising considerable initiative and independence.?? This will include responsibility for direct planning activities such as developing project charters and tracking progress of the efforts to assure deadline compliance.?? They may draft and implement procedures and policies relating to the projects. This role will also have daily interaction with faculty, staff, and internal and external stakeholders and will be asked to serve as a resource for the collection and analysis of data. This role supervises the Administrative Support Specialist who is responsible for the daily operations of Universal Screening and may provide administrative support to Supportive Oncology for database management or other projects.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest and related experience.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Bachelor???s Degree required;Master???s Degree and/or healthcare experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of project coordination or related experience is required.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience.
• Ability to manage complex assignments.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to learn various databases
• Experience with health information technology, especially electronic health records, and health care-related data.
• Experience in managing and implementing change
• A self-starter with a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize, plus strong organizational and accuracy skills.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.?? As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.?? Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.