Deputy Chief, Health Operations Unit (O-6 Billet) Supervisory

Summary The incumbents' primary duty will be to provide administrative support to HOU as assigned. The incumbent will work with the IHSC Chief of HOU to complete special projects to ensure compliance and improve health operations within IHSC and serve as representative/alternate in various workgroups/committees to advance the mission. This position is only open to current USPHS officers. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Civilians are not eligible for this position. Duties Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises the Health Operations Support Team Health Services Administrator (HOST HSA). May assist with development of training and mentoring of the Regional Health Services Administrator (RHSA), Health Services Administrator (HSA), Assistant Health Services Administrator (AHSA), Facility Healthcare Program Manager (FHPM). Facility training Officer (FTO), and Facility Health and Safety Officer (FHSO). Assists with planning, directing, organizing, coordinating, and controlling administrative operations through supporting managers who possess technical expertise in their respective areas. Collaborate with the RHSA and Chief of Health Operations regarding complex personnel and operational issues, providing potential resolutions. Employ high level judgment, analysis and decision-making skills when delegating tasks and responsibilities to the multidisciplinary workforce. Provides program direction to support managers in various administrative areas for necessary mission accomplishment and accreditation standards. Participates in Emergency Response Group (ERG) and ensures compliance with Incident Responders Group (IRG) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Participates in performance improvement activities and functions. Government Technical Monitor Serves as Government Technical Monitor for HOU medical records technician (MRT). Serves as HOU HQ liaison/representative for invoice verification for language services contract(s). Reviews all invoices and vouchers for accuracy in a timely manner in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. Identifies and addresses discrepancies prior to validation. Collaborate with the headquarters contracting officer representative (COR) to ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) policy for purchasing and procurement, and appropriate implementations of all contracts to include any technical or contractual difficulties encountered during vendor performance. Accreditation/Policy Review and update policies and procedures established by IHSC to include staffing, training, records management, clinical services, nursing services, behavioral health services, pharmacy services, dental services, medical records, and administration; quality assurance programs, safety and security standards, public health, environmental control standards, as indicated by IHSC Office of Policy guidelines. Contributes to policies, and preparing recommendations for executive leadership, for the healthcare delivery system by coordinating with IHSC Office of Policy (IOP). Monitor compliance of all required elements within DHS/ICE/IHSC policies, regulations, and the rules of all associated accrediting bodies (ACA, NCCHC, PBNDS) by monitoring operations and initiating changes where required. Supporting the field in the development of LOPs by identifying which LOPs are needed based on policies and accreditation standards and ensuring consistency across IHSC facilities. Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Monitors and directs all required programs, documentation, reports, and mission related data in accordance with established timelines, policy, and accreditation standards. Monitor…

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