Strategic Relations Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Strategic Relations Specialist will work with the strategic relations team and a broad range of ABIM staff to develop new and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ABIM?s work, and coordinate and manage the implementation of associated projects.  The Strategic Relations Specialist reports to the Manager of Strategic Relations and works with substantial independence. 


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Works with the strategic relations team as well as a broad set of ABIM and ABIM Foundation staff to develop a plan for outreach to a specific sector of ABIM?s external stakeholders (e.g., health plans, physician societies, hospitals, etc.). Works with the strategic relations team to execute the plan by implementing and overseeing projects related to specific stakeholders. This will require working closely with other ABIM departments to assure operations and communications-related activities relevant to these projects are well-defined and completed in a timely manner. Develops and monitors project timelines for internal cross-sectional work resulting from outreach to specific stakeholders.  Acts as a liaison between ABIM and external organization with regards to projects relating to the plan.  Works with strategic relations team to develop and maintain a process for monitoring and tracking projects as well as overall relationships with external stakeholders.  Reports information to key internal stakeholders regarding projects on an ongoing basis.  Keeps abreast of overall trends in stakeholder sector and reports findings on a regular basis to the strategic relations team.  Establishes and maintains external stakeholder contacts to maintain and strengthen our relationships; coordinates ongoing meetings with key individuals from both organizations.  Represents ABIM at specific stakeholder conferences and reports on findings. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIIES: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of ABIM staff, Board members, officials, physicians, contractors, and general public.  Ability to project a positive image to the public, demonstrate sensitivity and diplomacy with respect to relationships inside and outside of the organization.  Strong proficiency in MS Office software products (Word, Access, Excel, etc.)  Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading and editing skills. Excellent project management skills  Thorough knowledge of general office practices and procedures.  Ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines.  Excellent communication skills in delegating and accepting tasks.  Good problem-solving skills; ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures and carry out complex instructions.  Ability to demonstrate initiative and flexibility; must be able to work independently, as well as a member or leader of a team.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 


Undergraduate degree required with a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience or Masters degree.  Education and/or experience in the healthcare or medical education industries preferred.

 



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