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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.

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager of Cancer Surveillance Data Systems Informatics within the Office of the Director, New Jersey State Cancer Registry at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

The Program Manager of Cancer Surveillance Data Systems and Informatics at the New Jersey State Cancer Registry oversees all operational and programmatic aspects of data collection, data processing, and systems integration for New Jersey’s statewide cancer surveillance system. The incumbent works closely with the Director of Cancer Epidemiology Services/New Jersey State Cancer Registry, Deputy Director of Cancer Surveillance Research, Rutgers information technology, and other senior staff 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.

The Program Manager of Cancer Surveillance Data Systems and Informatics also works closely with partners from local, state, and national agencies, including but not limited to the New Jersey Department of Health, the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR); the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR); and the National Cancer Registrar’s Association (NCRA).

• Assists Director in strategic project planning, and direction of data/informatics activities and projects to ensure excellence in cancer surveillance statewide. Recommends, drafts, and executes renewals, revisions, and amendments to cancer surveillance operational regulations and statutes as necessary.
• Responsible for and contributes to national dialogue for developing cancer surveillance and registry standards, procedures, and best practices through active participation in NAACCR, SEER, NPCR, and NCRA. Works with local providers, hospitals, and registrars, Department of Health, 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 SEER, NPCR, and NAACCR and other established guidelines, as well as contract and cooperative agreement deliverables.
• Manages and coordinates all workflow, data management, permission structure and activities related to the New Jersey State Cancer Registry (NJSCR) database management system. Identifies new approaches to improve efficiency of extracting and utilizing NJSCR data.
• Manages data collection and quality assurance activities of the NJSCR. Ensures compliance with state and federal reporting requirements for the collection of cancer data including the monitoring of completeness and timeliness of reporting, as well as confidentiality of all data.
• Manages the development of an efficient and multi system surveillance information system capable of harmonizing data from multiple sources and in varying file formats and quality.
• Manage, train, hire, discipline, cross train and develop staff to support NJSCR initiatives. Cultivates staff and skillsets to support NJSCR future state and needs. Complete performance appraisals, coaching, and disciplinary actions as necessary. Assigns all permission levels to staff, as well as increases access as necessary/when warranted or needed.
• Represents the New Jersey State Cancer Registry operationally at state, regional and national planning meetings, both in-person and virtually.
• Provides content expertise and assistance to Director (or designee) in support of special epidemiologic studies that use New Jersey State Cancer Registry surveillance data for research.

Exempt

30S

Minimum Salary 105763.000

Mid Range Salary 133789.000

Maximum Salary 161814.000

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.

• 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

Full Time

37.50

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Staff - 12 month

ABP

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, Informatics, Public Health, Business Administration, or other health related field plus, five (5) years of relevant experience in cancer registry operations, healthcare data management, informatics, research, or a related area.
• At least two (2) years of supervisory and/or management experience is required.
• Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Must be a certified Oncology Data Specialist ( ODS ).

• Must have demonstrated knowledge and expertise of cancer surveillance methods as well as data management in conformance with national standards and cancer surveillance best practices.
• Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment are required.

• A Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, relational database management, hospital cancer registry reporting software, electronic health records, and cancer surveillance reporting systems preferred.
• 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.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office environment with work-related travel within New Jersey, other registry sites, and relevant conference and national organization travel. Expected minimal exposure to infection and communicable diseases. Moderate noise. Primary work site will be located at the New Jersey Department of Health, Trenton, NJ with periodic travel to the Rutgers Cancer Institute in New Brunswick for meetings and other activities.

• Primary work site will be located at the New Jersey Department of Health, Trenton, NJ with periodic travel to the Rutgers Cancer Institute in New Brunswick for meetings and other activities.

26ST1721

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Downtown New Brunswick

New Brunswick

NJ

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• * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, Informatics, Public Health, Business Administration, or other health-related field or the equivalent education, experience and/or training?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least five (5) years of relevant experience in cancer registry operations, healthcare data management, informatics, research, or a related area, and at least two (2) years of supervisory and/or management experience?
  • Yes
  • No

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