Sr/Manager (Project Carer Matters 2) - Contract

Job description:

Project Carer Matters 2 aims to establish a hospital-to-home framework to better support caregivers of older adults in the Central Health Region. A major thrust of this project is the digitalization of solutions to increase accessibility and utility to seniors and their caregivers.

Over the course of the project, the project manager will lead the planning and execution of the project, coordinating with other departments and operations personnel from multiple disciplines and settings to ensure all aspects of the project are compatible.

The project manager will be responsible for the successful integration and implementation of Project Carer Matters 2 into the operational and clinical workflows, to ensure they can be directly applied to improve the care of caregivers and their loved ones.

Candidates will also be able to gain experience in managing the multiple facets of this project and hone their skills in design thinking and change management.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for oversight, design and execution of project and adherence to milestones. 
• Responsible for overseeing the development, integration and implementation of 
  solutions into organisational operations, clinical processes and workflows.
• Responsible for the management and engagement of key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the operations of the project including its schedules and work plans.
• Lead the team responsible for operationalization and integration of solutions.
• Strategize publicity and outreach events to increase uptake of patient-caregivers, family 
  members and volunteers.
• Prepare project updates and reports for funders as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Recognised Bachelor’s Degree from any discipline. 
• Experience in managing large-scale projects, from development of solutions to their implementation into business-as-usual operations.
• Energetic, adaptable, and highly driven individual who is able to thrive under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving skills, project management skills and experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to achieve project goals