Program Manager (Cancer Surveillance Operations) (Trenton, NJ)
About The Position
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager (Cancer Surveillance Operations) within the Rutgers Cancer Institute-Cancer Registry-Operations Department. The Program Manager of Cancer Surveillance Operations at the New Jersey State Cancer Registry oversees all operational and programmatic aspects of data collection and quality assurance activities for New Jersey's statewide cancer surveillance system. The Program Manager works closely with the Director of Cancer Epidemiology Services/New Jersey State Cancer Registry and Deputy Director of Cancer Surveillance Research to manage and fulfill deliverables of the Center of Excellence for Cancer Surveillance, which was formed through a partnership between the New Jersey Department of Health and the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The Program Manager also works closely with partners from local, state, and national agencies, including but not limited to the New Jersey Department of Health, the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR); the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR); and the National Cancer Registrar's Association (NCRA). Among the key duties for this position are the following: 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.
Requirements
- 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).
- Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
