- Representing HRSA to external organizations seeking advice on the inclusion of certain clinical, policy and quality issues within HRSA programs. The incumbent reviews the clinical and public health implications of policies and procedures, providing advice to the Administrator and senior bureau leadership on their impact on HRSA programs.
- Keeping abreast of the rapidly changing priorities in health care delivery and provides expert medical advice in the development of clinical and public health policies that incorporates the programmatic and legislative requirements of HRSA programs.
- Evaluating proposed legislation and regulations that address clinical and public health issues for HRSA populations, identifying opportunities to develop new or revised legislative proposals.
- Providing executive leadership and direction for the development and implementation of HRSA programs, delivering high quality, comprehensive public health programming. This involves identifying and developing an extensive range of activities to improve the unique health and social needs of HRSA populations.
- Directing efforts to identify programmatic and policy approaches to emerging issues that affect the health and well-being challenges facing HRSA populations, including collaborating with federal agencies on joint efforts to prioritize HRSA issues.
- Providing expertise on the latest public health and clinical care advancements to guide national leadership, planning, policy formulation, and oversight of national health programs.
- Acting as the senior clinician between HRSA headquarters and its regional offices, ensuring consistent and collaborative communication, processes, and accountability in the delivery of health care and public health services.
- Maintaining awareness of the Administrator's goals and strategically anticipating potential issues or sensitive matters.
- Providing executive direction to senior staff in setting long-range clinical and public health program goals and objectives.
- Engaging in various speaking engagements, representing HRSA programs to diverse audiences, including professional and lay groups, state and local agencies, and national organizations.
- Participating in meetings with top agency officials and representatives from other government offices, constituent groups, etc., to discuss and clarify policies, plans, and programs related to clinical activities.
- Potentially providing briefings to Congressional staff and serving as a witness in testimony before Congressional committees.
Chief Medical Officer, Health Resources and Services Administration - Rockville, United States - Department Of Health And Human Services
Description
Summary
This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), a small elite group of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and the strong skills required to lead across organizations. This position is located in the Health Resources and Services Administration in Rockville, Maryland.
You may be eligible for a Physicians' Comparability Allowance up to $30,000 a year.
Duties
As the Chief Medical Officer, the incumbent provides executive leadership for issues regarding clinical quality, clinical policy, and evidence-based decision-making across HRSA programs and target populations. Provides direction to expand access to high-quality primary care services across underserved areas by identifying gaps in service delivery and implementing targeted programs to recruit, train, and retain primary healthcare professionals. Provides executive level leadership to ensure programs aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of the primary care workforce address the evolving healthcare needs of the population, including the integration of innovative care models.
This role includes: