Program Manager (Cancer Surveillance Operations) (Trenton, NJ)
Program Manager (Cancer Surveillance Operations) (Trenton, NJ)
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Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager within the Cancer Registry-Operations at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. 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 Jerseys statewide cancer surveillance system. The Program Manager will work closely with the Director of Cancer Epidemiology Services/New Jersey State Cancer Registry and Program Manager/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 of New Jersey. The Program Manager will also work closely with partners from local state and national agencies including but not limited to the New Jersey Department of Health (e.g. Division of Epidemiology Environmental and Occupational Health Services and Division of Community Health); the National Cancer Institutes Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results ( SEER ) Program; the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions National Program of Cancer Registries ( NPCR ); the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries ( NAACCR ); and the National Cancer Registrars 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 o f completeness and timeliness of reporting. Directs the establishment of an integrated quality assurance education program.
Overview
RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION MISSION AND CORE VALUES : VISION : Through our science our evidence-based actions our openness and our respect for those we serve we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations and addressing their questions and fears we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. MISSION : Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer innovating cancer treatment and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding novel and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians nurses researchers staff and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. CORE VALUES : Curiosity and Discovery : encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry creativity and innovation to generate new knowledge Integrity : earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty transparency accountability and continuous reflection Collaboration : approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge Respect and Caring : consistently demonstrating caring compassion and respect through our words and actions Perseverance : maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change overcoming obstacles and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager within the Cancer Registry-Operations at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. 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 Jerseys statewide cancer surveillance system. The Program Manager will work closely with the Director of Cancer Epidemiology Services/New Jersey State Cancer Registry and Program Manager/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 of New Jersey. The Program Manager will also work closely with partners from local state and national agencies including but not limited to the New Jersey Department of Health (e.g. Division of Epidemiology Environmental and Occupational Health Services and Division of Community Health); the National Cancer Institutes Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results ( SEER ) Program; the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions National Program of Cancer Registries ( NPCR ); the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries ( NAACCR ); and the National Cancer Registrars 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 o f completeness and timeliness of reporting. Directs the establishment of an integrated quality assurance education program.
Overview
RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION MISSION AND CORE VALUES : VISION : Through our science our evidence-based actions our openness and our respect for those we serve we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations and addressing their questions and fears we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. MISSION : Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer innovating cancer treatment and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding novel and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians nurses researchers staff and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. CORE VALUES : Curiosity and Discovery : encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry creativity and innovation to generate new knowledge Integrity : earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty transparency accountability and continuous reflection Collaboration : approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge Respect and Caring : consistently demonstrating caring compassion and respect through our words and actions Perseverance : maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change overcoming obstacles and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals
Preferred Qualifications
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.
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Manager
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Full-Time
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