Health Systems Performance Improvement Lead

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Health System Specialist is located within the Office of High Reliability and is aligned under the Office of the Medical Center Director at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The incumbent oversees and implements the Health Care System's Performance Improvement program, applying Lean, Six Sigma, coaching, project management, and training.

The role also advises leadership on developing strategic plans and guiding major facility-wide projects through execution.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in a health care facility or higher organizational level.
• Knowledge of health care delivery systems, regulatory/credentialing requirements, and government-wide and facility systems (budget, personnel, procurement).
• Experience advising leadership and coordinating large facility-wide projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement the Health Care System's Performance Improvement program using Lean, Six Sigma, coaching and project management.
• Advise leadership on strategic plans and guiding major facility-wide projects through execution.
• Provide training and coordinate patient safety activities with personnel such as infection control and quality managers.

Skills

Health system administration

Project management

Lean / Six Sigma coaching

Education

Hospital Administration / Public Health Administration

Job description

The Supervisory Health System Specialist is located within the Office of High Reliability and is aligned under the Office of the Medical Center Director at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The incumbent oversees and implements the Health Care System's Performance Improvement program, applying Lean, Six Sigma, coaching, project management, and training.

The role also advises leadership on developing strategic plans and guiding major facility-wide projects through execution.