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Health System Administrator - Associate Director --Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized--

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$148K/yr - $192K/yr

1+ years exp

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System is seeking an Associate Medical Center Director to oversee multiple administrative and allied health services. The role involves directing operations, establishing policies, and ensuring compliance with regulations to improve patient care services.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Sharing with the Executive Leadership Team a level of responsibility for the direction and management of the Medical Center and is directly responsible for all facilities operations

A direct line authority and leadership responsibility for all administrative operation support services

May serve as the Acting Medical Center Director in the absence of the Director

Taking an active leadership role in coordinating and developing customer and stakeholder support and resourcing to meet Medical Center objectives

Determining operational services and programs goals and objectives, develop short-and long-range plans for achieving them in conjunction with the overall plans of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) and consistent with the strategic planning process

Directing a comprehensive evaluation of operational services goals and objectives and makes necessary adjustments to improve delivery of patient care services

Establishing local policy in such areas impacting facility operations as program emphasis and operating guidelines

Administering and ensuring compliance with a system designed for the development and communication of program policies and procedures in accordance with new or existing rules and regulations

Administering a management reporting system which provides appropriate data for decision making for facility operations, impacting organizational improvements

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Healthcare AdministrationFinancial ManagementHuman Capital ManagementOrganizational AwarenessStrategic PlanningProject ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14

You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Health System Administrator-Associate Director

Qualifying specialized experience is defined as Undergraduate and Graduate Education with a major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration or, 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

Applicants must also possess: (1) Management ability to delegate authority, evaluate and oversee people and programs, recognize, and adapt to changing priorities; and (2) Knowledge of the interrelationships and interdependencies among various medical and administrative services and programs

At this level, applicants would identify and resolve problems which may inhibit accomplishing patient care mission and public policy objectives; exercise fiscal management responsibility by assisting in the preparation of the overall facility budget, in monitoring expenditures, and in recommending reallocation of funds based on shifting program needs; establish and maintain public relations with a variety of institutions and groups; apply performance standards to measure program performance and health care activities are meeting established goals and objectives; and develop, evaluate, and adjust organizational structures and management systems for the administrative and allied health services managed

Preferred

Experience in healthcare administration, preferably within the Department of Veterans Affairs or a similar large healthcare organization

Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing multidisciplinary teams, project management, and the ability to drive organizational change

Experience developing and executing strategic plans that align with organizational goals and improve patient care and operational efficiency

In-depth understanding of VA systems, policies, and procedures along with familiarity with VHA directives and regulations

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with staff, patients, external stakeholders, and the community

Proven ability to foster a collaborative work environment and build effective relationships across varied teams and functions