Job Details: Vice President of Research

Description: Excellent Opportunity!
The incumbent will report to the CEO and be responsible for running the managerial and administrative functions of the Research Department as well as planning, and implementing all research related activities. These include identifying topics and opportunities for research based quality improvement efforts throughout the organization; identifying funding opportunities and applying for grants; staffing the department; communicating with the Executive Council and Board of Directors; helping other departments with grants and research related activities; and representing on related Boards and at professional meetings. This Vice president of Research will directly supervise a Senior Project Manager for Palliative Care Initiatives, Project Manager, Administrative Assistant and indirectly supervise a Quality of Life Program Staff.

The Ideal Candidate
The Vice President of Research should bring a mix of experience, talent, style and values that will enable them to succeed in a complex, diverse, environment and assist in maintaining its status as a leading healthcare provider. An ideal candidate will also bring the following professional experience and personal qualities to this important role:

• A minimum of five years experience in health and health services research, with an emphasis on home care, long-term and end of life care.
• Doctoral degree in Health Services Research or related field
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in SPSS, Word, Excel
• Experience in staff and administrative management needed.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical ability.
• Creative thinker with good research skills
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Adam Stern
info@executivehealthsearch.com
914-944-8314

Posting Date: Jun 26 08