Program Director, Workplace Safety and Violence Prevention
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field or equivalent amount of education and experience.
- Must obtain a patient safety or workplace violence certification within one year of employment
- Five years of related experience in health administration, behavioral health, or safety-related fields.
- Proven project management skills: ability to coordinate activities and projects across departments, time management, organization of workload, analytical decision-making skills, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint).
- Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Data management experience
- Experience working independently with a strong focus on customer service.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and interdisciplinary team leadership skills with professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience using Epic and Epic reporting (or similar electronic health records) in an ambulatory or hospital setting.
- Proven success in driving results and instilling accountability throughout the team and organization.
- Knowledge of University and UI Health Care policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Experience managing or coordinating a program.
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at sharon-walther@uiowa.edu.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
