Health Science Administrator (COO)
Indian Health Service - Department of Health and Human Services
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S), GS-0601: Education: Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications and Selective Placement Factor stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-15: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: Experience in performance management initiatives and tasks, establishing strategic goals, measuring results and reporting progress. Coordinating research initiatives, planning and evaluation standards for meeting performance measurement and results, and monitoring clinical care performance measures and prevention mechanisms. Developing strategic planning and evaluation measurements and standards, to coordinate budget formulation overview and funding allocations. Develop, monitor and analyze current and proposed legislation, policy and regulations for performance measurement and results; and integrate data collection and utilize reporting systems to manage and data development requirements. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In addition to the minimum requirements, the following certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Applicants who do not meet a selective placement factor are ineligible for further consideration. Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC-COR) Level II (Note: Must attach a copy of your certificate to your application.) Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
The purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and coordinate the daily operations of the Whiteriver Service Unit (WRSU); promoting integration of the medical, nursing and ancillary staff to achieve high quality patient focused care. As a senior member of the Chief Executive Officers leadership team, plans and directs resources to meet the needs of the WRSU customers.