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Transplant Initiatives Manager

Company: National Kidney Foundation
Location: New York
Posted on: March 1, 2025

Job Description:

National Kidney Foundation

WHO WE AREFueled by passion and urgency, National Kidney Foundation is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease. As pioneers of scientific research and innovation, NKF focuses on the whole patient through the lens of kidney health. Relentless in our work, we enhance lives through action, education, and accelerating change.WHAT WE BELIEVE INNKF's Mission is what we do, our Values are how we do it. - Accountability- Earn and Keep Trust - Collaboration-Work as a team - Communication- Empower with information - Community-Build stronger community - Compassion- Lead with care and respect - Impact-Focus on the missionYour Voice Matters: https://www.kidney.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusionWHAT YOU'LL DOReporting to the Senior Director of Transplant Programs, the Transplant Initiatives Manager will provide management and execution support for NKF's transplant patient programming, partnerships, and initiatives. These efforts serve overall organizational goals to increase living and deceased donor transplants and increase access to donation and transplantation. The Transplant Initiatives Manager will work closely with Programs, Corporate Relations, Government Relations, NKF field offices, and other internal teams to ensure clear coordination on cross-functional projects, providing project management, data analysis, process monitoring, and communications support. The Transplant Initiatives Manager can expect opportunities to work closely with external partners in the transplant and kidney spaces on diverse projects related to increasing transplantation, including research and grant opportunities.

  • Provide superior project management to support the execution of major transplant-related organization projects, including meeting coordination and logistics, data analysis, and project management across multiple teams.
  • Develop materials to communicate project progress, data findings, and other key results to stakeholders, including PowerPoint slides, written reports, and other formats as needed.
  • Develop and maintain timelines for relevant projects, programs, and initiatives, ensuring that deadlines, deliverables, and quality standards are met or exceeded.
  • Manage grant and research projects as identified, including assembling and submitting grant applications, providing logistical support, participating in research activities, and providing superior project management support.
  • Provide feedback on NKF's Transplants for All strategic planning process, including ideation, prioritization, and feasibility assessments.
  • Responsible for monitoring ongoing transplant partnerships, programs, and projects.
  • Organize and manage Transplant Advisory Committee logistics for meetings and teleconferences, providing support to Committee members and ensuring clear and continuous communication.
  • Produce regular internal reports on transplant efforts, including analyzing qualitative and qualitative program data from multiple sources.
  • Work with internal departments and external partners to establish processes for key transplant efforts.
  • Contribute ideas and expertise for continually improving our transplant efforts and prioritizing patient needs, especially with a focus on addressing access challenges in kidney transplantation.
  • Perform additional duties, as required.WHAT YOU'LL POSSESS
    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Master's in health-related or social services field, preferred.
    • Minimum three years of related work experience managing projects and/or programs.
    • Experience working for a healthcare organization.
    • Experience in executing research grants strongly preferred.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal, time-management and organizational skills.
    • Fluent in Microsoft Word applications and open and able to learn additional software tools.
    • Flexible for less than 10% overnight business travel, including the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.WHAT WE OFFER
      • Work/life Integration: Enjoy plenty of vacation time, sick leave, and holidays so you can recharge, regroup or reflect-and come back ready to tackle anything.
      • Support for Your Health: We've got your back with top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your loved ones.
      • Peace of Mind: Rest easy knowing you're covered with life insurance and a 403(b) plan with matching company contributions to secure your future.
      • Creative savings: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts to save on eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
      • Easy Commuting: Reduce your stress with our commuter benefits program for transit and parking expenses.
      • Support When You Need It: Access confidential counseling, support services, and resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
      • A Chance to Spread the Word: Share the love and earn rewards by referring awesome folks to join our team.
      • A Big Tent: We're all about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.
      • Mission-Fueled Culture: Join a team that's passionate about making a difference and guided by values like integrity, compassion, and innovation.WORKING CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT USED AND SPECIAL INFORMATIONFlexible to work evenings and weekends as needed. Available for occasional overnight business travel. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYAt the National Kidney Foundation, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity apply to both our workforce and the communities we serve as they relate to kidney health and kidney disease prevention. It is the policy of NKF to provide equality of employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, qualified handicap or disability, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender, political affiliation or veteran status, or any other factor or reason prohibited by relevant local, state, and federal fair employment laws.The Equal Employment Opportunity policy will apply to all employment practices of NKF, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, layoffs, transfers, and discipline. Implementation of the Equal Employment Opportunity policy is the shared responsibility of the management of NKF.
        DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The National Kidney Foundation does not accept resumes from third-party recruitment/search firms. Please do not forward resumes to NKF employees, company locations, or email addresses. NKF is not responsible for any fees related to resumes not solicited by NKF Recruiting.

        Compensation details: 65000-68000 Yearly Salary



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Keywords: National Kidney Foundation, New York , Transplant Initiatives Manager, Executive , New York, New York

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