About Us

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Profile

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for program grants/contracts operations and management. Duties include grant/contract , monitoring, planning, coordinating and submitting required reports. This position reports to the Manager, Business Operations and is responsible for providing guidance and support that promotes effective grant and contract management. This position will also prepare grant/contract reconciliations and activity reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare/Finance/Business or related field OR four (4) years of related work experience in lieu of degree; Master's Degree in Healthcare, Finance, or Business preferred

Work Experience (Years and Area): Three (3) years of experience in writing and/or managing grants/contracts, and performing grants related activities

Equipment Operated: Personal computer

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)

Bilingual Skills Required: No, but Spanish-speaking preferred

Writing /Composing: Correspondence / Reports

Other Skills: Analytical; P.C.; Research; Word Proc

Work Schedule: Flexible

Benefits and EEOC

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

Job Category

Professional