Interim Business Consultant

Position Details

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department
NJMS - Medicine Tuberculosis C

Overview
New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Interim Business Consultant in the Department of Medicine within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

Reporting to the Director of Education and Training of the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) Global Tuberculosis Institute (GTBI) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the Interim Business Consultant (Part time/Per Diem) will assume responsibility for the development, implementation, and completion of designated education and training programs and products.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assumes responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of TB related continuing education products and programs.
• Develops a plan to provide TB education to various constituency groups, including physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals.
• Conducts needs assessments to assess gaps in knowledge and training formats.
• Establishes and maintains contact with appropriate agencies such as the federal government, state government, various foundations and stakeholders involved in courses and projects.
• Will maintain knowledge of current principles of continuing health education as they relate to course and product development.
• Arranges for and coordinates pilot testing of draft educational products.

FLSA
Nonexempt

Grade
99H

Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Position Status
Per Diem

Working Hours
19

Standard Hours
1.00

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
None

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Doctoral Degree with three (3) years of experience in adult or continuing education for health professionals or the equivalent.
• Applicants with a Master’s Degree are required to have two (2) additional years of related experience.
• Additional related experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be familiar with the health care delivery system, education of health care professionals and other constituency groups, and current issues within those fields.
• Must be fully conversant with all Accreditation Council for Continuing Education (ACCME) standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to and experience with TB educational programs, especially in the international setting, in a medical school or academic health center setting is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands:

• This position will be expected to work a flexible work schedule to interact with various constituency groups, including overseas partners, and be available at most continuing education activities under their direction.

Work Environment:

• Clinical and office environment.
• Moderate noise.

Special Conditions
Posting Number
26ST1581

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)

Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Doctoral Degree with three (3) years of experience in adult or continuing education for health professionals or the equivalent?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

• Do you have a Master's Degree? If so, do you have two (2) additional years of related experience as required or additional related experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Certifications/Licenses