Health Systems Specialist (GHATP Trainee)

SummaryThis position serves as a Graduate Healthcare Administrative Training Program (GHATP) Trainee functioning as a Health System Specialist in the Office of the Director of the Medical Facility and is responsible for managing projects and assisting in the coordination of daily office activities. The position is responsible for all program matters under the direction of the Medical Center Director that is delegated to them.QualificationsRECENT GRADUATE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a recent graduate who has completed - within the previous two years - a Master's degree in hospital administration (MHA) - public health administration (MPH) - Health Services Administration (MHSA) or other healthcare admin/management from a qualifying degree program recognized by the Department of Education. A Master's in business (MBA) or public administration (MPA) may be accepted if at least two (2) healthcare courses are taken before completion of degree. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. (Transcripts must be submitted) Veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108) who - due to military service obligation - were precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period described above have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon their release or discharge from active duty; however - this eligibility period cannot extend beyond 6 years from the date of completion of the requirements of an academic course of study. Education: Must possess a Master or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree - or LL.B or J.D. - with courses related to the duties of this position. (Transcript(s) must be submitted) Preferred candidates will possess a degree from a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) - the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) - the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) - National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) or the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Other: If you are referred for consideration - you may be asked to submit additional job related information - which may include - but not limited to; responses to knowledge - skills and abilities; completion of a work sample - and/or contact for an interview. ~AND~ Provide a Statement of Purpose: Applicants must provide a written statement explaining how you believe the VHA Health Systems Management Trainee Program will assist you in further defining your primary personal and/or professional life goals. Why is now the best time for you to pursue this training? Your explanation should include - but not necessarily be limited to - a description of both your intermediate and longer-term career goals - as well as a current vision of your desired position upon program completion. Please limit your response to no more than 4000 characters (about one page). In addition to meeting the time in grade requirement - you must meet the following minimum qualifications requirements. To qualify for this position at the GS-9 level - you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal Service - that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience working with Service Chiefs/or equivalent. Experience in data analysis including communicating data to stakeholders. Skilled in written and oral communication to all levels of an organization. Skilled in working with Microsoft Suite. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in hospital administration - public health administration - or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. OR Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate-level education (beyond 18 semester hours) as described above. To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level - you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service - that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience developing and presents innovative project recommending improvements to policies - procedures - and services. Experience analyzing organizational charts - policies - and other data to represent the facility - Network - and program office priorities. Experience analyzing data trends in budget and fiscal operations in support of meetings. Experience utilizing mission statements to recommend improvements to policy and procedures related to budget and administrative operations. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in hospital administration - public health administration - or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration). OR Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate-level education (beyond 18 semester hours) as described above.DutiesThis position involves a multi-grade career ladderThe major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11At the GS-09 grade level - you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independenceYou will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance - availability of higher-level work - and availability of fundsThe position serves as a Health System Specialist (GHATP Trainee) within a one year formalized national training program)The GHATP training program is designed so that the position acquires the knowledge - skills - abilities and competencies necessary to assume progressively more complex responsibilities and assist the Office of the Medical Center Director in successfully meeting its mission and strategic goalsThe position will develop an individual development plan (IDP) and receive recurring progress reviews by the supervisorDuties include but may not be limited to the following: Utilizes data and reporting tools to develop health-planning strategies impacting the operations of medical centers - network offices - and/or VHACO program officesAnalyzes data trends in budget and fiscal operations supporting the preparation and execution of budget and committee meetingsResearches laws - regulations - and policies related to budget and fiscal management displaying knowledge of VA health care system operationsParticipates on project teams in lead or support roles identifying and improving operational processes impacting services of the VA health care systemDisplays knowledge of VA priorities and mission statements to recommend improvements to policy and procedures related to budget and administrative operationsObserves - analyzes - and reports under professional service direction the areas of discipline - rewards and recognition - reassignment - staff adjustments and realignments - labor/management relationships - affirmative employment - and alternative dispute resolutions and grievances to understand processes for conducting projects and studiesPerforms rotations and on-site visits to make recommendations to the issues and opportunities present at the Network and other VA/VHA facilities and program officesAnalyzes org charts - policies - VERA and SAIL data to represent the facility/Network - and program office priorities during resource allocation committee meetingsOther related duties as assignedWork Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - PST Position Description Title/PD#: Health Systems Specialist (GHATP Trainee) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are metSelection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance levelPhysical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary - although slight physical effort may be required.