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Be a part of a growing field of research in Health-GIS. Altarum is looking for someone with experience in health and GIS to direct a growing team, as well as, lead efforts in developing strategic relationships.
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| Responsibilities: |
Position leads the Health-GIS business development activities by growing existing client relationships and exploring new opportunities.
• Sustains and develops organizational culture, values, and reputation; markets products and services; negotiates contracts; acts as a liaison with staff, clients, vendors, and regulatory officials; and sustain and strives to enhance Altarum’s role as a health GIS authority;
• Directs strategic plan of GIS initiatives including research, feasibility, standards and infrastructure; work with GIS staff and health group directors to determine GIS goals and initiatives that support the overall Altarum Institute mission;
• Guide efforts implementing federal data standards and best practices for all GIS-related activities;
• Collaborates with the staff, users, and department heads to determine and recommend requirements for new or modified GIS related software and hardware; coordinates installation of GIS related hardware and software.
• Administers and makes recommendations for GIS line items for the budget;
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| Qualifications: |
Required Qualifications: (Health-GIS Knowledge, Skills & Capacities)
• Practice using GIS applications in a health field (i.e. public health, epidemiology, medical geography, environmental health, health care management);
• A thorough knowledge of the functions and applications of GIS as related to health;
• Experience in using GIS in health care and public health policy and planning;
• Understanding of GIS concepts and business uses for public health;
• Experience visualizing and analyzing health-related data;
Qualifications (Management/Director Functions):
• Manage large-scale projects
• Develop and implement GIS procedures and policies for GIS applications and projects
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Collaboration skills
• Strategic Planning skills
• Supervise staff and delegate/monitor work assignments
• Plan and manage a budget
• Knowledge of program budgeting and contract management
• Ability to translate technical concepts and terminology in terms that are understandable to laymen
• Ability to make decisions, evaluate progress, and resolve project roadblocks.
Education:
1. Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of Geographical Information Systems, Geography, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Care Management/Planning, and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. Master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field Geographical Information Systems, Geography, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Care Management/Planning and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Bachelor's Degree with over 15 years experience
Desired:
• GISP (certified geographic information systems Professional)
• PMP certified
(MUST BE A Sole U.S. Citizen to work with Military Health Data.)
ABOUT ALTARUM:
Altarum Institute integrates objective research and client-centered consulting skills to deliver comprehensive, systems-based solutions that improve health and health care. A nonprofit, Altarum Institute serves clients in the public and private sectors.
Altarum's dynamic work environment emphasizes integrity, personal commitment, and teamwork. In addition to the meaningful and challenging work, Altarum offers an outstanding benefits program that includes paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k (5% employer contribution and immediate vesting), a flexible work environment, and much more. We invite you to explore exciting and rewarding career opportunities with us.
Altarum is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
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