Executive Director Medical Center

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Anchorage, AK seeks an Executive Director - Medical Center (EDMC) with full delegated line authority for executive management of a VA health care facility.

The role oversees planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating medical, administrative, and supporting operations across a large geographic area. The position requires demonstrating Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) within the candidate's resume,

Qualifications

• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) evidenced in resume.
• ECQ 2 Driving Efficiency: manage resources, budget effective, pursue efficiency.
• ECQ 3 Merit and Competence: technical skill, problem solving, resilience.
• ECQ 4 Leading People: accountability, developing others, executive judgement.
• ECQ 5 Achieving Results: operational mindset, strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive level management and final decisions affecting health care operations.
• Directs planning, organizing, directing and coordinating medical, administrative and supporting operations.
• Establishes local policy and manages program evaluation and quality assurance.
• Ensures data-driven decision making, budget integrity, and resource allocations.
• Fosters relations with community, VISN networks, and external stakeholders.

Job description

Summary

The Executive Director - Medical Center (EDMC) has full delegated line authority and responsibility for executive level management of a VA health care facility. Has overall responsibility for planning - organizing - directing - coordinating - controlling - reviewing - evaluating - and improving medical - administrative - and supporting operations of a medical facility which administers a variety of medical care and treatment for a large geographic area.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position - you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) - and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements. Your resume should include examples of experience - education - and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications - you may not receive consideration for the position. Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1: Knowledge of mission - organization - programs - and requirements of healthcare delivery systems - and the ability to manage and direct a large healthcare facility. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above - all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs - you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government - commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law - and commitment to serve the American people. Sub-Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government - including the Constitution - the Bill of Rights - separation of powers - federalism - and the historical development of the American Nation. Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding - including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently. Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources - budget effectively - cut wasteful spending - and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Sub-Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages - allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures - cuts unnecessary costs - and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities. Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals - skills - budget considerations - and staffing needs. Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge - ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Sub-Competencies: Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely - high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain. Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing - high-priority problems. Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change - new ideas - new information - and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent - even under adversity. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision - mission - and goals - and to drive a high-performance - high-accountability culture. This includes - when necessary - the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Sub-Competencies: Accountability: Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited - selected - appraised - trained - and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality - timely - and cost-effective results. Developing Others: Recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in others. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Cultivates a dynamic environment in which employees are not afraid to make mistakes. Executive Judgement: Makes well-reasoned - timely - and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications. Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels - sharing and guarding information where appropriate. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results - and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Sub-Competencies: Operational Mindset: Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation. Innovation: Applies creativity to improving products and processes - challenges convention - takes measured risks - and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements. Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization by evaluating conditions - resources - capabilities - constraints - and organizational goals and values. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) - or have SES reinstatement eligibility - you should attach proof (e.g. - SF-50 - Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. See "Required Documents" section for additional information.

Duties

• The EDMC's managerial duties and responsibilities involve final decisions which have a direct and substantial effect on the health care organization and programs
• These include - but are not limited to - decisions affecting the nature - scope and quality of - and emphases in the facility's/system's patient care programs and activities
• Determines program goals and objectives - and develops short-and long-range plans for achieving them - in conjunction with the overall plans of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) consistent with the strategic planning process
• Directs a comprehensive evaluation of program goals and objectives and makes necessary adjustments to improve delivery of patient care services
• Establishes local policy in such areas as program emphases and operating guidelines
• Administers a system for the development and communication of program policies and procedures in accordance with new or existing rules and regulations - and ensures adherence to them
• and Administers a management reporting system which provides appropriate data for decision making in such areas as: organizational improvements
• changes in delegations of authority
• position management
• and coordination among the center's programs and services
• Organizes and controls program evaluation activities
• Develops and coordinates a quality assurance program to ensure that both clinical and administrative activities are in compliance with standards issued by various accrediting and regulatory groups
• Develops plans (with target completion dates) to ensure that action has been taken to correct deficiencies cited by accrediting bodies
• Conducts a comprehensive and effective quality management program for the standpoint of quality or program/service management - and Ensures that patient complaints related to the communication of clinical aspects of their care are promptly addressed
• Develops and maintains cooperative and harmonious relationships with groups - organizations and other health care providers in the local community - and at the state - VISN and national level as indicated: Fosters positive relations with the media
• Ensures that issues raised by Veterans - their families and/or representatives are adequately addressed
• Actively promotes productive relations with - and recognizes the contributions of - volunteer groups and other service organizations
• Decides what commitments to make in the facility operations in view of public relations implications
• Participates as appropriate in activities of health related associations - and of government managerial groups - e.g
• Federal Executive Board
• Promotes the development of VA/DOD sharing agreements as appropriate
• Develops with the participation of administrative and clinical managers and chiefs - plans for fiscal year plans that meet the objectives of current and proposed programs
• Develops a balanced financial plan designed to meet realistic needs of the facility and the network
• makes important decisions substantially affecting economy of operations by limiting operating expenses without impairing patient care activities through management assessment - cost effective position management techniques - reorganization - methods improvements - and automation
• Ensures that utilization of available resources is in line with plan or modified through recurring review - Allocates available resources to provide the best possible patient care in line with established priorities
• Expects and obtains - as the accountable official - positive accomplishments in effective utilization of resources as relaxed to budget - manpower - equipment - contractual services - physical facility needs and FTEE control
• Protects integrity of the budget - position management - classification and other processes to ensure compliance with existing statutes - and regulations
• Takes timely corrective action where delegated responsibilities are not being properly applied or executed.