Health System Specialist - Lebanon, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration

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Lebanon, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

The Research Committee Manager position is vital within the ORD and the facilities where research programs are conducted. Research Program Managers provide the link between Veterans and highly innovative projects.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

R&D, IRB, IACUC, SRS, CIRB, IBC, and/or HRPP Program Administration

Oversees and manages these programs and their activities, including preparation of committee and reviewer materials with appropriate documentation, ensuring projects are reviewed by appropriate personnel, and ensuring all outstanding issues related to project management are resolved in a timely manner.
Serves in an advisory capacity to the R&D Leadership, research investigators, research committee members, and research committee Chairs and others on issues relative to carrying out the institution's research activities involving the use of humans, animals, and safety procedures for investigative purposes.
Serves as the accreditation Facility Liaison.
Oversees the protocol review process of multiple programs and committees, ensuring projects are reviewed by appropriate personnel, including the Information System and Security Officer (ISSO) and Privacy Officer (PO), and issues related to project management are resolved.
Develops and manages required annual and semiannual reviews of the assigned programs.
Stays informed on guidelines relating to security and safety in the conduct of research and advises Research and Safety leadership, as needed.
Develops reporting procedures, sampling techniques, and measurements at various points in the research committee process and research programs to identify problem areas or inherent weaknesses in work processes, procedures, information systems and content.

Quality and Compliance

Responsible for maintaining the federalwide assurance with the Office of Human Research Protection and ensuring IRBs are appropriately constituted and registered.
Responsible for maintaining the IBC registration with the National Institutes of Health Office of Science Policy and ensuring IBC is appropriately constituted and registered.
Responsible for maintaining the program's accreditation process for the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation for Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).
Analyzes and evaluates each research project to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, including but not limited to VA, FDA, OHRP (Office of Human Research Protection), ORO, and other applicable regulatory and procedural requirements.
Develops programs, policies, and procedures within the Research.
Monitors quality assurance program implementation and indicators designed to prevent erroneous transactions and ineffective work practices and to verify adherence to quality assurance plans and requirements.
Responsible for alerting investigators of deficiencies found within their submissions and educating them as to the steps required to correct the deficiencies.

Administrative Oversight

Assumes responsibility in preparing for all external reviews.
Initiates or reviews correspondence for all research.
Oversees and refines customized, networked computerized databases to allow for timely tracking of research projects.
Serves as the electronic records system administrator for the Research Office.

Work Schedule: 3 Days a week (will be discussed during the interview) - 7:45-4:30 P.M.

Compressed/Flexible:
Authorized

Telework:1-2 days a pay period -VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#:
Health System Specialist - Research Committee Manager/PD99586S

Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following:Specialized Experience for GS-11: You must have one year of specialized