- Perform a wide range of programmatic and operational functions for the HPE Office.
- Oversee all functions related to the administration of HPE funding, accreditation, appointment process, and affiliate relationships in accordance with VHA directives, handbooks, policies, memos, and notices.
- Play an active and influential role in day-to-day medical facility policymaking, planning and decision making.
- Serve as the technical and subject matter expert (SME) for HPE programs to include undergraduate and graduate medical and dental education, nursing, associated health, and advanced fellows.
- Work collaboratively with leadership to identify and/or implement best practices and advising on program and policy requirements pertaining to HPE programs.
- Assure that administrative, clinical programs and policies are integrated to meet the unique need of inter-professional HPTs and patients they serve.
- Assist in identifying budget needs and negotiates with management to arrive at appropriate funding levels that make the most effective use of resources in accomplishing VA's academic and HPE missions.
- Provide oversight, direction, guidance, and technical expertise to ensure compliance programs are in place for OAA HPE programs.
- Create and maintaining a functional communication system and promotes an understanding between HPTs, faculty, employees, and Veterans regarding HPE mission and programs.
- Represent the Designated Education Officer (DEO) and HPE Office in formal speaking engagements at facility meetings with the affiliate or at public relations events.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Health System Specialist-(Health Professions Education Manager) - Clarksburg, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs
Description
Summary
This position is in the Health Professions Education (HPE) office and is organizationally aligned and supervised by the Associate Chief of Staff/Education, Designated Education Officer (DEO), who reports to the Chief of Staff (COS). This position supports the DEO responsibilities for establishing, maintaining, and evaluating the quality of HPE programs and the quality of care delivered by health professions trainees (HPTs) at the VA medical facility.
Duties
The incumbent serves as a Health System Specialist - Health Professions Education (HPE) Manager. The position has primary responsibilities for the planning, developing, implementing, directing, evaluating, and coordinating the overall HPE programs for the assigned VA medical facility to accomplish Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) academic mission. This position serves as a senior position in support of HPE training programs and compliance with Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA), regulatory, accreditation and other applicable requirements.
Major duties include but are not limited to:
Position Description Title/PD#: Health System Specialist-(Health Professions Education Manager)/PD99413S
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary; although, some slight physical effort is required. Work may be performed in a clinical setting to observe program operations and trainee work environments. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite. Stamina and concentration to meet crucial deadlines is required. There may be a certain amount of pressure due to time constraints. There is extensive use of computer systems. Occasional travel including site visits to other VHA field sites and academic affiliates is required. The work is performed in a typical office environment within a clinical setting. The work environment involves everyday risks and discomforts that require normal safety precautions. The responsibilities of the position require occasional travel and may subject the position to various resultant environmental changes.