Director Registry Operations Unit

Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Full Time

76309BR

Job Summary

The Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry (GBACR) is a program designated by the California Department of Public Health to conduct cancer surveillance for the 9-county Greater Bay Area region. It is a part of the California Cancer Registry (CCR) and the NCI’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program. Cancer registry data are used for ongoing surveillance of cancer patterns and trends across population groups and geographic regions, for addressing community concerns, and for research. The Registry Operations Unit (ROU) is a essential component of the GBACR, and is responsible for all of the data collection and quality control activities, liasing with reporting facilities including hospitals, doctors offices, radiation facilities, pathology laboratories, etc, and ensuring timely and complete reporting of data to funding agencies including SEER and CCR, following federal and state data collection and reporting laws, and data quality standards. The ROU Director oversees this unit and, together with the GBACR Director, is responsible for ensuring the contract workscope deliverables are met, on time, and on budget.

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Department Description

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (DEB), housed within the UCSF School of Medicine, has a vision to advance discoveries and insights into the distribution, determinants and outcomes of disease that will drive improvements in population health worldwide. The DEB has three missions: 1) education, 2) science, and 3) research. Its educational mission is to train students in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods for studying disease etiology and prevention, evaluating tests and treatments, and using evidence-based approaches in clinical practice and population health. The scientific mission of the DEB is to perform outstanding basic, clinical and population health research along a spectrum from molecules to society and to develop tools for the translation of knowledge that will improve clinical practice and population health and ensure optimal use of resources. The clinical mission of the Department is to support the practice of public health and preventive medicine in local, state, national and international health agencies.

The Greater Bay Area Cancer, housed within the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, is designated by the California Department of Public Health to collect information on every case of cancer diagnosed in the 9-county Bay Area region, and to conduct surveillance on cancer patterns and trends in its local population. It receives funding support from the National Cancer Institute, the California Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Registry Operations Unit is responsible for ensuring the completeness and quality of the collected data, in compliance with state and federal cancer registry standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Academic knowledge and applied background in the clinical specialty and clinical quality measures.
• Knowledge of department, organization, HR and UC policies and processes. Knowledge of relevant clinical registry industry federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others. Effectively manages multiple important priorities. Proven ability to make decisions based on objective facts and support decisions with evidence.
• Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively, coordinate and integrate with others in clinical specialty program, clinical registry peers, researchers and management.
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate through all mediums and with all groups. Demonstrated abilities to listen actively, persuade, advise, and counsel.
• Advanced user of the internal clinical information and documentation application programs. Ability to train clinical staff, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements in convenience and efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of clinical concepts to improve clinical registry data collection and analysis methodologies. Understanding of current industry trends in clinical specialty.
• Proven analytical abilities and problem solving skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify options for resolution. Demonstrates sound judgement.
• Ability to organize division operations in an efficient and effective manner through improving program administrative processes, procedures, and systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-baccalaureate advanced degree in a health or medical specialty
• Fiscal or financial budget management.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

006490 CLIN REGIS MGR 1

Job Category

Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 – Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Fremont, CA

Additional Shift Details

Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, flexible