Serves as a Health System Specialist - Health Professions Education Manager. Primary responsibility for planning, developing, implementing, directing, evaluating and coordinating the overall HPE programs for the assigned VA medical facility to accomplish Veterans Health Administration's academic mission. This position serves as a senior position in support of HPE training programs and compliance with Office of Academic Affiliations, regulatory, accreditation and other applicable requirements.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: - Perform a wide range of programmatic and operational functions for the HPE Office. - Oversee all functions related to the administration of HPE funding, accreditation, appointment process, and affiliate relationships in accordance with VHA directives, handbooks, policies, memos, and notices. - Play an active and influential role in day-to-day medical facility policymaking, planning and decision making. - Serve as the technical and subject matter expert (SME) for HPE programs to include undergraduate and graduate medical and dental education, nursing, associated health, and advanced fellows. - Work collaboratively with leadership to identify and/or implement best practices and advising on program and policy requirements pertaining to HPE programs. - Assure that administrative, clinical programs and policies are integrated to meet the unique need of interprofessional HPTs and patients they serve. - Assist in identifying budget needs and negotiates with management to arrive at appropriate funding levels that make the most effective use of resources in accomplishing VA's academic and HPE missions. - Provide oversight, direction, guidance, and technical expertise to ensure compliance programs are in place for OAA HPE programs. - Create and maintaining a functional communication system and promotes an understanding between HPTs, faculty, employees, and Veterans regarding HPE mission and programs. - Represent the Designated Education Officer (DEO) and HPE Office in formal speaking engagements at facility meetings with the affiliate or at public relations events. - Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Health System Specialist-Health Profession Education/PD99413-S Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary; although, some slight physical effort is required. Work may be performed in a clinical setting to observe program operations and trainee work environments. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite. Stamina and concentration to meet crucial deadlines is required. There may be a certain amount of pressure due to time constraints. There is extensive use of computer systems. Occasional travel including site visits to other VHA field sites and academic affiliates is required. The work is performed in a typical office environment within a clinical setting. The work environment involves everyday risks and discomforts that require normal safety precautions. The responsibilities of the position require occasional travel and may subject the position to various resultant environmental changes.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-12 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: In depth and mastery knowledge of health care service administration, continuous quality improvement, data analysis, health care principles and practices; budgeting, planning, administration, and other key administrative support functions; apply extensive quantitative and/or qualitative methods for program improvement; make recommendations for complicated solutions; apply health care management principles to complex problem-solving situations; extensive knowledge of data related to educational affiliations, clinical training programs, policies, regulations, governing healthcare, planning and operations; experience applying strategic planning and change management principles. There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Contacts

• Address VA Western Colorado Health Care System 2121 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 US
• Name: Gabriela Soria
• Phone: 303-202-8656
• Email: [email protected]