Health System Specialist-(Health Professions Education Manager)
Summary This position is in the Health Professions Education (HPE) office and is organizationally aligned and supervised by the Associate Chief of Staff/Education, Designated Education Officer (DEO), who reports to the Chief of Staff (COS).
This position supports the DEO responsibilities for establishing, maintaining, and evaluating the quality of HPE programs and the quality of care delivered by health professions trainees (HPTs) at the VA medical facility.
Responsibilities The incumbent serves as a Health System Specialist - Health Professions Education (HPE) Manager.
The position has primary responsibilities for the planning, developing, implementing, directing, evaluating, and coordinating the overall HPE programs for the assigned VA medical facility to accomplish Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) academic mission.
This position serves as a senior position in support of HPE training programs and compliance with Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA), regulatory, accreditation and other applicable requirements.
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 inter-professional 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:
Monday thru Friday 8:
00 AM to 4:
30 Pm Position Description Title/PD#:
Health System Specialist-(Health Professions Education Manager)/PD99413S 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 Conditions of Employment 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 as Health System Specialist-Health Professional Education (HPE) Manager, 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.
Qualifying specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field.
This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities.
Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following:
(1) Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; (2) Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and (3) Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.
At this level, applicants would have obtained this experience working within a health care setting, working directly with healthcare professionals and local leadership to solve problems in support of the delivery of patient care and program/operational functions; experience applying strategic planning and change management principles to prepare program operations for technological advancements; and developing internal review systems and actions to assure that clinical, educational, and administrative activities comply with applicable standards.
There is no educational substitution for the GS12 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.
Additional Information A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.
This position may be authorized for telework.
Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job.
Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https:
//www.
opm.
gov/.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position supports the DEO responsibilities for establishing, maintaining, and evaluating the quality of HPE programs and the quality of care delivered by health professions trainees (HPTs) at the VA medical facility.
Responsibilities The incumbent serves as a Health System Specialist - Health Professions Education (HPE) Manager.
The position has primary responsibilities for the planning, developing, implementing, directing, evaluating, and coordinating the overall HPE programs for the assigned VA medical facility to accomplish Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) academic mission.
This position serves as a senior position in support of HPE training programs and compliance with Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA), regulatory, accreditation and other applicable requirements.
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 inter-professional 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:
Monday thru Friday 8:
00 AM to 4:
30 Pm Position Description Title/PD#:
Health System Specialist-(Health Professions Education Manager)/PD99413S 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 Conditions of Employment 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 as Health System Specialist-Health Professional Education (HPE) Manager, 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.
Qualifying specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field.
This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities.
Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following:
(1) Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; (2) Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and (3) Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.
At this level, applicants would have obtained this experience working within a health care setting, working directly with healthcare professionals and local leadership to solve problems in support of the delivery of patient care and program/operational functions; experience applying strategic planning and change management principles to prepare program operations for technological advancements; and developing internal review systems and actions to assure that clinical, educational, and administrative activities comply with applicable standards.
There is no educational substitution for the GS12 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.
Additional Information A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.
This position may be authorized for telework.
Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job.
Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https:
//www.
opm.
gov/.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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