About this role
Our Lady of the Lake Health provides care for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients. We are a nonprofit, Catholic healthcare ministry based in Baton Rouge with more than 7,500 employees and more than 2,900 active physicians, including more than 600 employed physicians.
We are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. Being our best earns us the trust and loyalty of our community, and our culture of excellence is directly tied to our mission. We believe in the value of receiving a broad range of healthcare from one trusted provider, and we pursue and provide a comprehensive range of advanced programs, treatments and technologies.
Directs the development, implementation and coordination of policies, programs and procedures covering the grants and research activities of OLOL. Administers activities related to determining the need for, approval of, obtaining and executing grants and research activities. Oversees the grants and research program for the organization and assists in developing strategic relations with outside entities. #CB
• Grant and Funding Review • Identifies funding opportunities and prepares an annual plan to achieve organizational goals. • Coordinates the preparation of grant applications and research proposals. • Monitors the overall grants and research activity for the institution to ensure timely and effective execution and compliance with funding agencies. • Develop and prepare funding proposal budgets in conjunction with the Financial Specialist. • Negotiate award terms and conditions with federal and non-federal sponsors. • Analyzes and evaluates contract and grant budgets for correct calculation of expenditure categories such as salaries, percent of effort, salary adjustment increases, fringe benefits, indirect costs, materials, and equipment in conjunction with the Financial Specialist. • Manages grant maintenance activities such as progress reports, queries from program officers, etc. and reviews both interim and final reports.
• Quality • Develops and recommends policies and procedures relevant to grants and research that are consistent with the mission and the operating goals and objectives of the organization. • Supports the medical staff with clinical research that is consistent with the organization's goals and policies. • Ensures compliance with institutional as well as funding agency requirements and guidelines. • Review proposals for formatting, accuracy, and adherence to funding agency requirements. • Prepares outgoing contracts / subcontracts under the direction of Legal Department.
• Collaboration and Partnership • Coordinates post-award management with Principle Investigators. • Serves as the liaison between Director of Finance and Principle Investigator to ensure that grant funds are not overspent and both allowable and appropriate expenses are charged to the grant.
• Other Duties as Assigned • Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• 5 years in a healthcare setting or 3 years in grant and research pursuits • Bachelor's Degree • Strong working knowledge of healthcare operations and legislative and regulatory procedures