Knowledge Management Fellow

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Organization:

Knowledge Management

Job Summary:

Knowledge Management Fellowship

The Center for Knowledge Management (CKM) (https://ckm.vumc.org/) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) offers a one-year Knowledge Management Fellow appointment.

This one-year term position is designed to provide training in a dynamic health care environment where fellows have unique opportunities for advanced knowledge management training in precision medicine, evidence provision, and biomedical informatics. It also offers unique exposure to all facets of a dynamic, innovative, and internationally-recognized knowledge management setting.

Although not guaranteed, an opportunity of continued employment may be offered at the end of the one-year term position given appropriate demonstration of skills/knowledge, successful completion of initial training, and mutual agreement that CKM is a good fit for the candidate. Open to remote work in HR approved states. Earliest start date May 1, 2025.

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Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree with an expressed passion (envisioned or realized) towards the biomedical sciences; proven high-level oral and written communication; strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking skills; high-level proficiency with the use of current technology and great aptitude and desire for learning new skills and competencies in knowledge management, coupled with flexibility, intellectual curiosity, motivation, attention to detail, and customer service.

Preferred Qualifications :

A master’s in the field of library and information sciences and/or the biological sciences is preferred. High consideration will also be given to individuals with a master’s in the humanities interested in exploring the field of health sciences. The successful candidate will possess:

• proven high-level oral and written communication skills
• strong organizational, analytical, strategic planning, and critical thinking skills
• demonstrated competence in emerging technologies especially as it relates to data structure, data manipulation, visualization, pattern recognition, and analytics
• effective time management and prioritization skills that yield satisfactory results when pressured for time or when significant challenges arise
• ability to easily adapt to change as needed, to best reflect the needs of the organization
• a strong sense of self-direction, ownership, and a dedication to seeking resolution to problems
• an evident interest in lifelong learning and in contributing to the profession through projects and scholarly communication
• the ability to prioritize and work both independently and as part of a team
• enthusiasm and excitement for working in a fast-paced, highly-demanding and dynamic health sciences environment

Training Approach Fellows experience a variety of responsibilities such as actively participating and contributing to research projects and scholarly communications; working with clinicians and researchers; enhancing knowledge management tools; and providing knowledge management services designed to best reflect the needs of the medical center.

The training relies on a proven project-based management approach for learning and draws from a series of internally-taught modules, workshops and classes. The fellow is expected to complete a detailed learning plan in areas agreed upon with knowledge management leadership and demonstrate knowledge gained in skills verification sessions.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for the position is commensurate with proven skills, expertise, and experience. The benefits are those of exempt staff at VUMC (see https://www.vumc.org/careers/benefits).

To Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter via the VUMC Human Resources site at https://www.vumc.org/careers/

VUMC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and women are encouraged to apply.

Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation.

VUMC is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt University Medical Center policy, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on Vanderbilt University Medical Center property.

Environment

Remote: collaborative, virtual working environment. For a detailed description of services and projects, please see https://ckm.vumc.org/.

 

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

Less than 1 year

Education

Master's

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