Strategic Director, Georgia Breastfeeding Medicine Program | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Neonatology

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs the strategic planning, development and implementation of a large and complex program or of several smaller programs.
• Plans, administers and monitors program budgets.
• Develops short and long term goals and objectives.
• Oversees related special projects.
• May represent the program in various national and international settings.
• May manage the solicitation of funding from foundation, corporate, individual and governmental donors.
• Collaborates with and seeks the support of representatives from other organizations.
• Establishes and administers policies and procedures.
• Supervises staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Directs the strategic planning, development and implementation of the Georgia Breastfeeding Medicine Program (Dept of Pediatrics).
• Develops short- and long-term goals and objectives in conjunction with physician director.
• Oversees related special projects within CHOA/Emory School of Medicine.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to program work and seven years of related experience which includes two years at a management level, OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred professional expertise would include evidence of 1 or more of the following:
  • 1) experience developing statewide or regional lactation programs;
  • 2) experience in strategic planning, quality improvement, and lactation program evaluation in GA or Southeast; and/or
  • 3) demonstrated excellence in health professional education and curriculum development in breastfeeding/human lactation.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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