Health Systems & Quality Improvement Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Health System Specialist at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Illinois. This role reports to the Chief of Quality and Systems Improvement and focuses on building an infrastructure for lifestyle change as the VA advances toward High Reliability.

Candidates must meet the IOR criteria, including specialized health systems experience or doctoral-level education, with time-in-grade considerations for current federal employees.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate/graduate education in hospital or health care administration or related fields.
• Specialized experience in analytical, administrative or clinical management roles.
• Experience coordinating with facility managers and implementing quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan studies and organize projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with facility managers and clinical service lines to drive improvements.
• Analyze administrative, clinical, and service activities to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical experience

Administrative experience

Clinical management

Supervisory experience

Education

Hospital administration

Public health administration

Business administration

Public administration

Ph.D. or doctoral degree

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Health System Specialist at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Illinois. This role reports to the Chief of Quality and Systems Improvement and focuses on building an infrastructure for lifestyle change as the VA advances toward High Reliability.

Candidates must meet the IOR criteria, including specialized health systems experience or doctoral-level education, with time-in-grade considerations for current federal employees.