GME Program Specialist – NMPCTC

POSITION SUMMARY

The NM Primary Care Training Consortium (NMPCTC), headquartered in SW New Mexico, NM is seeking a Program Specialist I to assist with development of primary care residencies in New Mexico through community development, needs assessment, partnership, and affiliation development, ACGME application development and related activities.

Functions may include: program development, policy and financing efforts of NMPCTC to ensure residency sustainability at the state and federal levels, support faculty development, recruitment and retention efforts, accountable for organizational performance standards and compliance with all accreditation, grants and contract requirements.

The delivery of quality service and positive interaction with our customers is critical to the completion of all tasks within the job description, thus the employee is responsible for establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with visitors, partners and NMPCTC employees in a courteous, respectful and professional manner.

Review the full position description at: https://newmexicoresidencies.org

Send resume and letter of interest to: Joyce Rico at jrico@chi-phi.org

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Job Description:

Reporting to NM Primary Care Training Consortium’s (NMPCTC) Executive Director unless otherwise assigned, the Program Specialist will be responsible for the operational success of the NMPCTC, ensuring residency policy, program development and delivery, quality control and compliance of all grants and contracts and accreditation requirements. In this role the Program Specialist will provide leadership in resource development, policy analysis, program and administrative management, systems development and community and constituent engagement. The Program Specialist will be a key representative of NMPCTC at the community, state and federal levels. And serve as an interim Executive Director in his or her absence as requested.

The delivery of quality service and positive interaction with our customers is critical to the completion of all the tasks within this job description, thus the employee is responsible for establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers in a courteous, respectful and professional manner.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Program Development:

• Support the development of primary care residencies in New Mexico through community development, needs assessment, partnership and affiliation development, ACGME application development and related activities
• Support policy and financing efforts of NMPCTC to ensure residency sustainability at the state and federal levels
• Support faculty development, recruitment and retention efforts
•  Be accountable for organizational performance standards and compliance with all accreditation, grants and contract requirements.

Resource Development

• Fund Research potential funding sources. Oversee and write grant proposals (including federal grants and private foundations)
• Provide support for resource development activities as assigned by the ED
• Provide local, legislative and other policy support for programs

Community Relations and Marketing

• Establish positive strategic relations with all NMPCTC members and prospective members, public and private agencies, NMPCTC collaborators and partners as well as key funders at local, state and national levels.
• Market and promote the organization; increasing the public profile and visibility of NMPCTC and partner organizations as designated by the Executive Director.

Financial Planning and Management

• Assist with the develop of budgets
• Prepare reports and present to NMPCTC and key partner organizations.
• Budget management of assigned programs with compliant, timely and accurate reporting and staying within approved budget.

Leadership and Advocacy

•  Actively participate in stakeholder meetings
• Advocate for policies that support NMPCTC programs and contracts or those if its partners at the local, state and federal levels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associates Degree considered; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Will consider equivalent years of experience.

Knowledge: Nonprofit administration, primary care systems, health and human services program development and management, all aspects of grant writing and resource development, grants administration, organizational processes, administrative systems, team and leadership development, policy and advocacy.

Experience and Skills: Minimum of 2 years of experience in community organization or health and human services or community / economic development.

1 year experience / background in rural area (As appropriate). Skilled in facilitation, public speaking, project management, project assessment and reporting, detail oriented, organized, team player, and the ability to coordinate multiple project activities and players. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Powerpoint and Excel)

Data collections.  Demonstrated ability to generate income through services, grants and contracts. Adept at engaging and motivating others to achieve desired outcomes. Keen ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

Flexible, self-motivated, fosters cooperation, achievement focused and inclusion-oriented.  Independent judgment.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Well organized and detail oriented
• Established history of forgoing strategic partnerships and alliances
• Genuine interest in environmental health, health equity, environmental justice

SKILLS-

• Personal computer experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

PHYISICAL DEMANDS

Standing – May require standing for periods of time and on an intermittent basis.

Sitting – Requires sitting for long periods of time; Frequent use of computer and keyboard.

Walking – Requires walking on an on intermittent basis; Occasional prolonged walking.

Pushing/Pulling – Push carts with materials, etc. from time to time.

Squatting/Kneeling – Kneels or squats to plug/unplug various equipment intermittently. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, and crouching

Lifting – Lifts necessary supplies and equipment utilized for job function: Occasionally lifts, supplies/equipment up to 50 lbs.

Carrying – Carries materials, etc. from time to time

Vision – Ability to read correspondence, reports, books, periodicals, and computer screen etc. 

Hearing – Ability to perceive speech at normal loudness levels and to be able to respond to alarms, answering phone, and overhead page

Psychological – Ability to respond appropriately to stressful work and multiple demands.  Resolves conflicts effectively, prioritizes task, responds to emergencies and reacts calmly.  Knowledge or relevant office equipment.  Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions establish a safe work environment.

Physiological – Work is primarily performed indoors in a controlled environment

Travel – Frequently drives sort and/or long distances

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional pressure due to deadlines and working with the public

Sedentary Office Work

Frequent Travel

The above statements reflects the general details and considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and should not be considered as a detailed job description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.