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USAJOBS · 5 days ago

Health System Specialist (HPE)

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$61K/yr - $96K/yr

1+ years exp

The Ralph H Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking a Health System Specialist - Health Professions Education (HPE) Specialist. This role supports the Designated Education Officer (DEO) and HPE management in establishing, maintaining, and evaluating the quality of HPE programs and the care delivered by health professions trainees (HPTs) at the VA medical facility.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the technical work required for HPE programs including affiliation agreements, trainee qualifications and credentials letter (TQCVL), program letters of agreement (PLAs), direct HPT/affiliate staff customer service, and the on- and off boarding processes of HPTs

Review and validate HPT applications, qualifications, and appointment against OAA criteria before starting clinical rotations and performing patient care

Inform management with authoritative analyses, policy guidance and opinions regarding HPT appointment and on- and off-boarding processes as it relates to HPE programs

Enhance the efficiency of processes and HPT training experience as it effects the reputation of VA and its ability to maintain and expand the clinical workforce of VA and the nation through recruitment and retention of highly qualified HPTs

Responsible for enacting process changes with OAA, affiliate staff, facility leadership, clinical and administrative service lines by implementing SOPs, developing and administering training programs, and advising on HPE regulations

Provide complex coordination across clinical and administrative service lines at both facility and Veterans Services Integrated Network (VISN) levels

Synthesize and maintain data from diverse data systems and sources to cross check, validate and present relevant information and reports

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Health care administrationProgram managementAnalytical skillsClinical managementRegulatory knowledgeCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

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)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/20/2026

Individual Occupational Requirement: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration

Experience (for positions above GS-5): Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field

Specialized Experience for GS-9: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal Service

Specialized Experience for GS-11: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service

Education for GS-9: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, successfully completed two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, LL.B or J.D in a related field of the position to be filled

Education for GS-11: Successfully completed a Ph.D., equivalent doctoral degree, three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, Or LL.M in the related field of the position to be filled

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

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