Milk Bank Manager - Food & Nutrition Job at The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

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  • The University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA

Job Description

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Manager for Mother’s Milk Bank. This position will provide, supervise, and perform health care services of the Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa that assures effective and safe delivery of pasteurized donor human milk to hospitals and to infants at home and across the nation. Develops and manages the performance of staff. This position is also a preceptor for Master of Clinical Nutrition students.

Additional Duties

Human Resources Management:

Assist in hiring staff. Develop and manage the performance of staff; assure staff are compliant with policies, procedures, and regulations. Provides feedback and supports HR initiatives in a positive manner.

Financial And Data Management And Analysis

Collect and analyze financial and productivity data. Utilize data to assist in budget development and preparation, resource allocations and cost containment strategies. Manage unit to meet budget goals.

Operations, Standards of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Quality and Patient Satisfaction:

Ensure standards of care, regulatory compliance, QA and safety regulations are followed. Engage staff in meeting plan goals.

Services Delivery

Manage and lead day-to-day operation of the specialty laboratories (pre and pasteurization) of the Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa.

Planning And Goal Management

Contribute to and lead activities relating to strategic planning and implementation for unit.

Communication/Collaboration

Collaborate with others on milk bank/health care teams and serve mainly as a technical donor milk resource expert to assure safe and effective use of pasteurized donor human milk in the delivery of care. Communicate with, advise, review, establish milk collection depots and dispensaries. Communicate with recipient family health care providers and obtain prescriptions.

Education Programs

Provide evaluative feedback to Master of Clinical Nutrition students to facilitate their education. Communicate medical information about milk banking and the Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa to hospitals, health care professionals, patient families, coalitions and others. Organize, assist and hold milk bank exhibits at conferences and community events.

University of Iowa Health Care — recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Percent of Time: 100%

Pay Grade: 5A

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

Benefits Highlights

  • Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
  • Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Health Sciences, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience working in healthcare food service.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft computer applications.

Desired Qualifications

  • Clinical and laboratory management.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience and project coordination.
  • Knowledge and understanding of human milk bank setting, policies, procedures and services to effectively communicate with patients, guests and staff.

Application Process:

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Additional questions, please reach out to Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

  • Classification Title: HC Svcs Supv/ Assistant Mgr
  • Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

  • Pay Level: 5A

Contact Information

  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Tamara Griffith
  • Contact Email: tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday,

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