Rutgers University · 2 days ago
Program Manager (Cancer Surveillance Operations) (Trenton, NJ)
New Brunswick, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$117K/yr - $117K/yr
6+ years expRutgers University is seeking a Program Manager for Cancer Surveillance Operations within the Rutgers Cancer Institute-Cancer Registry-Operations Department. The Program Manager will oversee operational and programmatic aspects of data collection and quality assurance for New Jersey's statewide cancer surveillance system, collaborating with various health agencies to ensure the highest quality of cancer surveillance data is collected.
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Responsibilities
Assists Director in relevant short-and long-term planning, policy development, funding procurement and sustainability; and direction of professional activities and projects to ensure excellence in cancer surveillance statewide
Represents the New Jersey State Cancer Registry at state, regional and national planning meetings, both in-person and virtually
Assists Director by recommending, drafting, and executing renewals, revisions, and amendments to cancer surveillance regulations and statutes as necessary
Contributes to national dialogue for developing cancer surveillance and registry standards, procedures, and best practices through active participation in NAACCR, SEER, NPCR, and NCRA
Leads the data collection and quality assurance activities of the New Jersey State Cancer Registry
Works with local providers, hospitals, and registrars, SEER, NPCR, NAACCR and other state and national agencies to assure the highest quality cancer surveillance data are collected in a timely and effective manner
Ensures compliance with state and federal reporting requirements for the collection of cancer data including the monitoring of completeness and timeliness of reporting
Manages the development of new methods to assure the efficient processing of cancer surveillance data including but not limited to new methods of electronic data collection, automation, transmission, and use of bioinformatics tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Health Information Management, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field
At least six (6) years of demonstrated progressive experience in cancer registry management, operations and effective leadership
Must be a certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or grandfathered CTR (Certified Tumor Registrar)
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of cancer surveillance methods as well as data management in conformance with national standards and cancer surveillance best practices
Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment are required
Effective oral and communication skills
Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Experience with PostgreSQL, relational database management, hospital cancer registry reporting software, electronic health records, and cancer surveillance reporting systems preferred
Prior experience working in central registries that are part of the SEER Program is preferred
Prior experience dealing with human resources and personnel issues preferred
Knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment is preferred
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Company
Rutgers University
Rutgers University is an institution for higher education for doctoral and professional degree programs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.84MKey Investors
Ferrero HazelnutNational Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
2024-11-15Grant· $0.16M
2024-04-09Grant
2024-03-26Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Michele Norin
Sr. Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Jim Simon
Professor
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