Program Associate, Medical Outreach Services
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Description: Pulmonary Hypertension Association is looking of Program Associate, Medical Outreach Services right now, this vacancy will be situated in Maryland. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is a unique rare illness association that works with patients, family members and medical professionals to advance education and awareness of pulmonary hypertension, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. We are seeking a Program Associate to work within our Medical Services Department.
The Medical Services Department manages PHA’s two medical membership programs, PH Clinicians and Researchers (for PH-treating physicians and PhD-level researchers) and PH Professional Network (for nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists and other allied health professionals). The department also manages a research program, supports the production of a quarterly medical journal, helps with the planning of PHA’s medical and scientific meetings, and participates in conferences of external partners.
The primary function of the Program Associate position is to support and advance the PH Clinicians and Researchers (PHCR) medical membership network. The Program Associate is responsible for promoting membership and supporting the development of an array of resources and services for clinicians and researchers in the field of pulmonary hypertension. The associate is responsible for responding to the needs of the medical community and engaging providers in the activities of PHA.
Principle duties and responsibilities
Work with PHA’s medical leadership to develop goals for and carry out activities of PHCR
Promote and maintain membership in PHCR
Produce and enhance educational and professional development materials, including the monthly PH Roundup Newsletter
Assist in managing the grants within the PHA Research Program
Serve as the primary contact for the Building Medical Education in PH partnership program
Manage internal distribution, promotion of PHA activities and other logistical aspects of PHA’s quarterly medical journal, Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension
Manage and expand outreach and services available to professionals in international communities
Manage and enhance electronic communication including the PHCR listserv and the Find a Doctor directory
Assist in planning PHA meetings and conferences, including PHA’s International Conference and the PH Professional Network Symposium
Coordinate PHA’s participation at various medical conferences throughout the country
Qualifications
PHA seeks to hire dynamic individuals who bring enthusiasm and creativity to our work. This position is ideal for a cause-driven candidate with an interest in nonprofits and health policy, who has a strong base of generalist skills and who values PHA’s grassroots origins.
Minimum knowledge, skills, experience and education:
Bachelor’s degree
Strong interpersonal skills
Solid written and oral communication skills
Comfort communicating with medical professionals
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Data management skills
Ability to multitask
Experience working with committees preferred
Health or scientific background preferred, but not required
What We Offer
A competitive salary; generous benefits, including employer-paid individual health insurance and a transportation subsidy; location in downtown Silver Spring, Md. (a suburb of Washington, D.C., two blocks from Metro); and a collegiate work environment. We also provide high quality training to enhance the skills of our staff.
To learn more about PHA, visit http: www.PHAssociation.org .
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:22:57 GMT
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