As a recent graduate with MPH, I landed a job as a program manager.

Mary Egesa

January 16,2023 at 1:24AM UTC

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As a recent graduate with MPH, I landed a job as a program manager. The company(x), had no structure, no orientation on what needs to be done except google drive with old folders to refer to. Reports that have deadlines when yet, I dont even know that! I am frustrated and just want to leave, but unless a find another position, I am just going to do what I can. It has become difficult finding a job in MPH without experience

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AnonymousJanuary 16,2023 at 1:47AM UTC
Can you meet with your supervisor and review your job description, asking about priorities, training and how-to’s?
AnonymousJanuary 16,2023 at 1:54AM UTC
Is this a new program or one operating for some time? Are there any other reports from previous PMs that you could reference to determine expectations? What does your manager have to say? At the very least, you can go back to the job description you got when you were hired or from the job posting before you applied to get a better concept or develop some of your ideas. If you were hired to get a program off the ground, you probably have free rein to define how the program operates. Consider that a challenge and go with it. You might be surprised, which would be a great addition to your portfolio.
AnonymousJanuary 17,2023 at 5:50PM UTC
Sorry sister but as a noob be prepared to learn and soak it in. You are so fresh and with limited experience in the work world will have to pay dues in some places. Did you ask the right questions when you interviewed? Not every company is organized and buttoned up. Perhaps your role there is to help them organize since it seems to be causing you some stress? Take it on as a project, you might learn something new about the company or be able to help them get better. Work is about giving and taking...