Mother’s Milk Bank Director

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food and Nutrition is seeking a Director. The Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa Director plans, directs and manages the administrative and operational activities for the Mother’s Milk Bank Service that provides pasteurized donor human milk to hospitals and to infants at home and across the nation. Reports directly to the Associate Director in any activities of the University or Hospital as assigned but not limited to this description.

Additional Duties include:
* Plan, design, develop, direct, modify, participate, expand and lead the growth and development of the Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa (MMBI) Service and collect, gather, analyze, prepare, present, distribute and maintain data.
* Establish, review and revise policies and procedures for the operation of the milk bank and adhere to and comply with the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) Standards.
* Maintain accreditation, FDA registration, serve on milk bank food safety committee, hold annual meetings with the milk bank panel of consultants and report actions, performance and progress.
* Develop and coordinate outreach opportunities that include establishing and maintaining milk collection depots, pasteurized donor human milk dispensaries and phlebotomy partners.
* Serve as a milk banking resource by presenting at educational and scientific meetings/symposiums, serving on HMBANA committees, being a preceptor to Master of Clinical Nutrition and nursing students and pediatric residents, etc.
* Hire, develop, and manage the performance of milk bank staff.
* Prepare and/or assist in budget development and monitor accounts, income, expenditures and report/resolve discrepancies. Provide projections and recommendations. Manage and report financial and productivity data.
* Develop and monitor plans to enhance patient and customer satisfaction.
* Provide progress reports to the department director or director of clinical functions
* Advocate for needs of the milk bank.
* Knowledge of, and ability to apply, policies and practices for planning and administering a budget.
* Knowledge of and ability to manage operations in a clinical service.
* Ability to analyze situations fully and accurately.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

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%

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

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
* A master’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and

experience.
* 3+ years of leadership and management experience
* Proficient in computer software applications
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
* Iowa driver’s license, travel.
* Meticulous to detail.
* Strong work ethic, motivated and focused.

Desirable Qualifications:
* Demonstrated skill in leadership/management
* Experience in lactation, milk banking
* Knowledge and experience with accounting practices and procedures
* Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
* Experience with EPIC preferred.

Application Process:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions contact: Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 6A

Contact Information

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

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