USA jobs allows you to upload a complete package. You may also choose to simply send your resume/C.V. and cover letter to Nicole.Ivie@va.gov However, after a final selectee has been chosen, you will be required to apply to this vacancy announcement. The Roseburg VA is currently seeking a Chief of Staff with proven leadership skills and a record of academic achievement who can build upon the strengths of our current clinical services. In collaboration with the Medical Center Director, the Chief of Staff assists in the development, organization, implementation and support of patient care, medical education, and research activities of the clinical and allied health services. Through persuasive and facilitative skills, influences the quality and effectiveness of all medical programs through either direct line leadership or collaborative relations with Service Chiefs. Chief of Staff Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Clinical Duties: The COS will provide direct patient care at the RVAHCS. This direct patient care will make up 10% of the COS's total workload. This duty is required to allow for visible and engaged leadership to the clinical staff. Leadership and Organizational Representation- Promotes the development of health care professionals in the health care system through counseling, mentoring, teaching, and encouraging self-assessment. Contributes to an environment that provides educational activity, and administrative planning and evaluation based on integration and application of current health care principles. Establishes mechanisms whereby the health care system administration, and other VHA components are informed, in a timely manner, of clinical program developments that affect them. Takes an active role as a health care system management team member, providing advice and counsel in defining and accomplishing the health care system and VACO mission and goals. Represents the health care system, internally and externally, in such a manner as to reflect positively on the health care system, the VISN and the VHA. Serves as professional liaison of the health care system to DVA and Federal facilities, the community, affiliates, media, congressional offices, and constituent organizations. Maintains and promotes high ethical and clinical standards that are carried into decision making processes. Promotes constructive problem resolution in an environment of competing priorities. Program Management- Promotes an effective mix, coordination, and support of health care system clinical programs by evaluating current and potential patient population needs, clinical workload and resources, special program mandates and cost/benefit analysis making recommendations to the Facility Director ensuring implementation of approved clinical proposals. Provides advice to health care system staff through policy guidance and activities on behalf of patients and their clinical care. Accomplishes health care system clinical program goals consistent with available resources and participates in the allocation of facility resources and modification of programs to best meet needs of the Veteran population. Demonstrates commitment to recruitment and retention of high-quality clinical staff. Demonstrates commitment to achieving EEO goals and objectives. Ensures the productivity of clinical staff. Organizational Effectiveness- Quality Management- Achieves corporate objectives in quality of services and programs throughout the health care system, as evaluated by internal indicators, regulatory reviews and accreditation, and patient satisfaction data; Ensures continuous improvement relative to the quality, value and access of health care services. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PST. Telework: Not Available Financial Disclosure Report: Required Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Approved for this position and may be offered to highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): PCS may be authorized: The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information please go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp. EDRP: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate in the program in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with the VHA Policy and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office.
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
