Project Coordinator - Health Advancement and Professional Excellence - Full Time
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position will report to the Henry Ford Medical Group (HFMG) Medical Director of Health Advancement and Professional Excellence. The HFMG Office of Health Advancement and Professional Excellence serves as a strategic partner to multiple Henry Ford Health (HFH), academic, and community stakeholders through community outreach and engagement; workforce development initiatives such as RYSE MED and related pathway efforts that strengthen access, preparation, and long-term success in health professions careers; and targeted initiatives and capacity building that support excellence among physicians, researchers, and advanced practice practitioners.
Through data-informed strategies, the office advances high-quality patient care by integrating research, education, and clinical practice while cultivating an inclusive professional environment that supports engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the HFH enterprise. We value individuals with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives who are excited to work at the intersection of community engagement, education, research, and health system transformation, and we invite you to apply.
Job Overview:
Reporting to department physician leader(s) and administrator, responsible for facilitating project work by providing direction, leadership, and day-to-day management of department projects and initiatives. Must coordinate department projects, formulate needed enhancements for processes, and work with internal and external stakeholders to successfully meet established goals and deadlines. Coordinator must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills in working independently to complete projects and assignments
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work in concert with division leadership to determine the appropriate focus and direction of department initiatives and projects.
- Create, design, and manage project plans and timelines.
- Assign tasks related to project work to other administrative staff as appropriate.
- Develop and implement solutions to improve current processes and procedures related to project work.
- Responsible for leading and serving on cross-functional teams across the organization representing the department.
- Project management/coordination activities to ensure all process workflows are being handled within the established time parameters by both internal departments and outside stakeholders.
- Perform administrative follow-up by keeping track of major projects and tasks assigned by departmental leadership.
- Create and manage budgets related to department projects and initiatives and monitor spending.
- Design reports and distribute to appropriate parties.
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships across operational departments and with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as key contact between the department and other internal and external customers.
- Safeguards and protects confidential information.
- Other duties as requested.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- One to three (1-3) years of project management/coordination experience preferred.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to prioritize assignments, work independently, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Job Location / Address: 1 Ford Place - Detroit
***Cover Letter is required
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.