Job Description

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Liaison role will act as the primary representative at the Pavilion level between Health System Operation and Facilities PMO for projects under the Harris Health $2.9-billion Strategic Capital Plan.  Reporting to the Program Director – Activation and Planning, the Clinical Liaison is responsible for assisting in the coordination of all aspects of planning and activation of new hospital facilities, as well as major renovations or expansions of existing facilities.  During construction, the clinical liaison will be embedded in the Facilities PMO Project Management Team office at the Pavilion, providing representation of Pavilion and System Operations to ensure project goals and objectives are being met.  Assists the Program Director with program assignments and monitors project resource allocation to achieve strategic system goals; coordinates, oversees, and/or collaborates on assigned projects.  Manage internal and external relationships through effective communication. Leads and participates in a collaborative team environment to achieve the best possible outcomes. Demonstrates a high-quality work ethic by exhibiting professional attitude, honesty, and integrity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Degrees: 
Bachelor's Degree in Management, Business, Science, Construction Management, and/or Engineering or equivalent.

Licensed/Certifications: 
PMP (Project Management Professional) from PMI preferred

Work Experience: 
12 Years of experience in Healthcare-Design/Construction related field & Project Management.  Experience managing technically complex projects, large projects

Management Experience: 
5 Years of Experience in Project Management

Communication Skills:
Above average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
Writing/ Correspondence
Writing/ Reports

Language: 
N/A

Proficiencies: 
MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Project, PC

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 
Analytical, Design, Mathematics, Other -Project Schedule Management Software, Project Information / Program Management System, A/E Software

Work Schedule: 
Flexible

Reports to Position: 
Director

Employees Supervised: 
Supervisory Responsibilities

Other Special Requirements:
Microsoft Outlook, E-Builder

Equipment Operated: 
Computer, Copier, Scanner, Phone, Projector, plotter, A/E Tools

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs.  Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability.  Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

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