Program Directors, Managers, and Specialists are mid-level leaders within hospitals, medical centers, healthcare-related organizations, community, non-profit and/or government agencies. These professionals typically provide implementation, evaluation, and oversight of programs and/or departments to meet the objectives and goals set forth by senior leaders and governing boards. Responsibilities may include hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff, working with senior leaders to determine and revise policies and procedures, preparing and presenting reports to senior leaders, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, analyzing and interpreting program-related government regulations and policies, and providing oversight for budgeting/funding and/or research activities.
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Children's Service Supervisor, Clinical Services Director, Community Services Director, Health Information Management Director, Health Manager, Mental Health Program Manager, Business Manager, Operations Director/Manager, Business Analyst, Management Consultant, Organizational Development Consultant, Program Management Analyst, Violence Prevention Program Director, Director of Population Health
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