Public Health Project Manager: Impact & Strategy

Description

Wellness Equity Alliance (WEA) is a novel national public health organization comprised of a multidisciplinary team of population and public health experts with backgrounds in infectious disease, public health, emergency medicine, primary care, cardiology, pediatrics, psychiatry, community health work (CHW), nursing and advanced practice pharmacy. We work nearly exclusively with underrepresented communities, fundamentally addressing health-care disparities and the social determinants of health (SDoH) that have been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing the following:

• People experiencing homelessness
• Indigenous communities
• Immigrant communities
• Rural communities
• BIPoC communities
• LGBTQIA+ communities
• Justice-impacted communities

The WEA team is diverse, inclusive, and nimble enough to assemble teams of healthcare professionals within days using our proven local staff recruitment models to address population health crises and communicable disease outbreaks. The WEA team’s partnership model is collaborative and allows hospitals, health jurisdictions, state/local government agencies to provide timely care using equity-based strategies for individuals and marginalized communities.

Purpose of the position

The Project Manager will oversee project planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure alignment with WEA’s mission and strategic goals. The Project Manager will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, monitor timelines and budgets, and support the successful execution of development, grant-funded programs, and operational projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to stay on track
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and report on financial performance
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Communicate project status, issues, and solutions to stakeholders and executive leadership
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle
• Facilitate meetings, documentation, and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability

* The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Effective communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems

Requirements

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree
• Experience:
  
  3-5 years of related experience
• PMP or similar certification is preferred