This position provides Information Technology support to the Department of Clinical Research Informatics, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH is the principal biomedical research institution of the Federal Government. The Clinical Center is the research hospital responsible for ensuring the highest possible level of medical care for research subjects of the NIH.

Duties

The Chief of Clinical Informatics participates with the CIO in policy development and guidance, program direction, and the exercise of departmental authority over the clinical information systems throughout the Institute. The incumbent is responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employee practices regarding race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or sexual orientation. The incumbent is responsible for furthering equal employment opportunity by demonstrating fairness in making selections, encouragement, and recognition of employee achievements, and through the fair treatment of minority group employees, women, and handicapped employees. Keeps informed of, supports, and communicates to employees EEO policies, plans and programs. Seeks out and utilizes available resources, including appropriate human resources generalists/specialists, EEO specialists, and training resources in conducting these responsibilities. Incumbent will be evaluated on the effectiveness of his or her EEO performance. Utilizing the knowledge and skills of clinical practice, develops and oversees the implementation of evidence-based information systems that enable the delivery of efficient, effective clinical and research care. Articulating the organization's vision and strategy for informatics transformation, actively engaging in managing change and measured success through established metrics. Providing a critical liaison role with the clinical and research communities within the NIH intramural program. Building relationships of trust and credibility with external departments is essential in progressing toward effective system configuration that involves a wide variety of stakeholders from multiple areas. Effectively managing partnerships at all levels of the organization to ensure informatics goals are articulated and met. Developing working relationships with management staff from clinical departments that interface with the CC hospital system. Addresses interdisciplinary issues as they arise as well as anticipates potential problems to act on a proactive basis. Providing analysis and develops potential options for requested complex enhancements to Clinical Systems that impact multiple departments and/or institutes. Representing DCRI for activities surrounding The Joint Commission accreditation. Monitors current and proposed standards and provides potential system options that will support documentation of these standards. Aiding with implementation efforts surrounding hospital system enhancements and upgrades. Assists in the coordination of efforts and ensures follow through to completion. Recommending strategies to measure success of clinical system enhancements. Participating in formal and informal management planning, policy and decision-making sessions with senior managers and technical specialists regarding administrative and technical changes to clinical IT systems. Reviewing IT proposals and recommendations for soundness, appropriateness, and adequacy. Assesses overall impact, including potential resource contention, and develops plans of action for clinical IT initiatives.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• This position is designated as a Tier II "non-emergency/teleworker" position.

Qualifications

In order to meet the Basic Qualifications Requirements for a Supervisory Clinical Informaticist, GS-0601, you must: Possess a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. In addition, to qualify for a Supervisory Clinical Informaticist, position at the GS-15 level: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing leadership and direction to a staff involved in supporting clinical research informatics in a research hospital setting; developing implementation plans for clinical informatics initiatives; testing and evaluating the performance of clinical informatics projects; and developing policies and procedures to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to clinical informatic systems, networks, and data. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12251217

Education

This position has an education requirement. 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. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]