The specialist works closely with the Chief Transformation Officer to develop and deliver projects at the intersection of engineering and healthcare to address institutional challenges. This individual:
- Leads the definition, design, development, documentation, and deployment of several strategic healthcare systems improvement projects, with the guidance of the Chief Transformation Officer
- Conducts communications and observations with Michigan Medicine collaborators and stakeholders to identify needs, inform project, and gather important information and data related to the project needs
- Engages with and mentors student researchers, including serving as a resource when students encounter technical or professional challenges
- Designs and executes technical analysis for projects, including data analysis, data visualization, optimization modeling, and simulation
- Collaborates with lead faculty to conduct internal process improvement for the management and execution of Chief Transformation Officer projects
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related fields with an interest in healthcare operations or an undergraduate degree in a healthcare field (epidemiology, public health, biomedical engineering, etc.) with interest and experience in data analytics, operations research, and/or lean process improvement, or equivalent.
- Quantitative research skills, including experience processing, analyzing, and visualizing data, and proficiency in Excel
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical communication
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage time effectively
This is a term-limited appointment. At the end of the term, the appointment will terminate and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits.
One year term with possible renewal for a second year.
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
