Quality Management Director
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): 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 stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Implementing a Medical-Clinical Quality Improvement Program to meet accreditation and certification standards per regulatory agencies. Developing processes to improve the delivery of patient care, both collaboratively and independently. Determining short- or long-term goals and strategies to develop continuous quality improvement methodologies.
This position is responsible for managing the Quality Management System and maintaining accreditation of the facilities located within the Pine Ridge Service Unit. The incumbent also supervises staff of the Quality Management Department. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.