Strategic Planning Consultant

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Planning Consultant manages, coordinates, and develops clinical planning projects and assists with strategic planning activities, budget forecasting, and other projects throughout the healthcare system. The Consultant executes and communicates complex analyses to Hospital and Medical Staff leadership, via business plans, project coordination, and in-depth examination of business and market environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospital/Health Administration, Business Administration, Planning, Computer Science or other related field, required.
• Excellent skills in computer data management systems, extensive spreadsheet and presentation graphics knowledge, required.
• Analytical skills to assemble, evaluate and understand large and complex information and studies, and to identify current and future trends.
• Excellent communication and organization skills to effectively interact with medical staff, consultants, external professionals, administrators, and employees at all levels.
• One year of academic and/or professional experience in systems planning required.
• One year experience in health care business development and physician relations, required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy.
• Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree, preferred.
• Health care experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinates project resources and manages project teams to ensure project tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to identify project requirements and scope.
• Communicates project status and updates to stakeholders and team members.
• Identifies and manages project risks, issues, and dependencies to minimize project delays.
• Conducts project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement changes as needed.
• Ensures compliance with project management methodologies and standards to maintain project quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level