This position is located in the Office of Health Programs, Great Plains Area (GPA). The position is responsible to recruit and retain health professionals including Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Pharmacists, Podiatrists, Physical Therapists, Laboratory and Medical Imaging staff, Dental Division professional staff and other health care delivery staff.

Duties

Serves as technical advisor and provides technical assistance and consultation to managers, appropriate professional groups, student bodies, community agencies, and public and private institutions concerning the development, operation, and staffing of health facilities that seek the placement of health professionals. Reviews and addresses data to determine geographical areas within the GPA that are in need of priority placement of health professionals. This may include calculating vacancy rates, site scores for loan repayment programs, and other recruitment and retention processes as need necessary by the GPA leadership. At the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, assists in the coordination of internships and visiting rotations for medical students, residents, and other trainees interested in gaining experience in an Indian Health Service setting. Supports recruiting goals and campaigns by creating email communications and social content strategies, manages multiple social media accounts that support marketing objectives (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) while staying current on platform features and best practices. Engages followers to effectively advocate on behalf of the GPA and build a positive candidate experience. Proactively sources, identifies and communicates with candidates on LinkedIn and other social media platforms.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Maintains a comprehensive health recruitment program, developing and implementing various marketing plans for vacant positions. Strategically consults with hiring managers to evaluate recruitment needs. Establishes and maintains effective partnerships through collaboration, problem resolution, and coalition building with health care entities and educational institutions. Attends recruitment and outreach activities as a representative of an agency or health care organization to recruit health care professionals using general knowledge in Human Resource regulations, policies and procedures. Performs data collection, compiles statistics, and analyzes data to prepare reports and interpret recruitment and retention studies and techniques for health care professions. Or, successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years (54 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work or LL.M., if related. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

If you are using education to meet qualification requirements, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Great Plains Area 115 4th Avenue Southeast Aberdeen, SD 57401 US
• Name: Sara Dinger
• Phone: 605-226-7399
• Email: [email protected]