The Network Whole Health Coordinator will serve under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer for the South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16). This position will lead the VISN's effort in line with the national goal of implementing Whole Health System concepts throughout the network. PLEASE NOTE: This announcement is limited to the first 50 applicants. The announcement will close on the date indicated, or when 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Duties

Major duties include but not limited to: Conducts studies and special projects to implement Whole health programs and improve the efficiency of Whole Health care operations throughout the VISN. Provides a variety of professional-level health care administrative support functions for VISN leadership in matters such as personnel, fiscal, research, supply, and administration. Establishes and chairs the VISN 16 Whole Health Committee. Performs administrative, evaluative, or technical work concerned with establishing and maintaining employer-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation, and morale. Provides Patient Centered and Whole Health Field Services: On-Site and Virtual. Maintains VISN Budget by developing and formulating budget requests for coming fiscal year. Prepares and coordinates reports timely and serves as the point of contact for VISN strategies and initiatives within the assigned area. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Available (Ad-hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Registration. (1) All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Note: Applicants who hold the RDN credential have met the education requirement (e.g. bachelor's degree or higher) of CDR, as such this occupation is considered professional and scientific with a positive education requirement. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Dietitian (VISN Program Coordinator), GS-14. Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Skill in providing program-specific leadership through guidance, direction, technical advice and staff development. Skill in program administration to establish and modify program goals and objectives, coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems. Skill in interpreting information from complex sources to improve and sustain outcomes. Skill in leading a diverse group of professionals to facilitate collaboration and organizational development. Ability to lead efforts in business administration practices such as budget planning, contracting, food and supply purchasing to successfully operate a food service program. Preferred Experience: Experience leading a Whole Health Program at a VA facility. References: VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II Appendix G20, Dietitian Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds); light carrying (under 15 pounds); Use of fingers, both hands and both eyes. Hearing is required.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address VISN 16 South Central VA Health Care Network 715 S. Pear Orchard Road Ridgeland, MS 39157 US
• Name: Andrea Poulin
• Phone: 601-699-2905
• Email: [email protected]