Sector Deputy Program Manager

Regional Deputy Program Manager

Position Description :

The Regional Deputy Program Manager (DPM) provides management expertise and oversight for the medical services contract at assigned medical units in the designated city and surrounding area in the listing.

The DPM is responsible for ensuring successful completion of administrative and program management tasks in accordance with the polices and protocols listed in the Statement of Work (SOW).

This position will provide programmatic management to the effort, ensuring that all the program goals and objectives are achieved in an accurate, efficient, and effective manner.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment from appropriately accredited institution
• Two years of management level experience in the provision of healthcare services required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to ascertain relevant facts and information; prepare executive level summaries; and analyze management and financial reports to identify trends, performance gaps and contract status information.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative planning and relationship building across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing logistical plans and providing operational support.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing large and diverse teams in high pressured environments that require rapid and collaborative decision making.
• Must be experienced at discussing and negotiating collaborative solutions in high pressured, preferably, operational environments.
• Must demonstrate effective leadership and possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Should possess (or qualify for) relevant management or Human Resources certifications, such as PMP, CPC, CSP, etc.
• Should possess awareness of electronic medical documentation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the programmatic authority for the medical services contract for assigned medical units in the area of operations.
• Demonstrates a caring and helpful attitude when interacting with patients, vendors and fellow employees.
• Oversees and tracks the progress of assigned personnel, ensuring that personnel are vetted and attend orientation as required in the SOW.
• Manages and oversees the scheduling process assuring staffing coverage is maintained to meet operational needs, and oversees the day-to-day management within assigned medical units.
• Manages the logistics / procurement strategy for assigned medical unit.
• Maintains the risk management program, medical sentinel event reporting and follow-up, quality assurance / performance improvement, and medical surveillance plans within assigned medical unit.
• Conducts analyses to ensure continuous performance improvement and development of best practices through support and collaboration with the Sector Program Manager.
• Ensures reporting requirements and timelines are achieved.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection process for all contract employees in assigned medical unit.
• Coordinates medical in-service training to physicians and clinical staff, as necessary.
• Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.
• Participates in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies / efforts, as needed.
• Attends / Leads general staff meetings.
• Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
• Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.
• Completes all initial, annual, and ad hoc training or competencies as required / assigned.
• Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities as applicable.
• Adheres to, and maintains awareness of Policies, Procedures, Directives, and Operational Memoranda.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Controls

• Works under the administrative direction of the Sector Program Manager and in their absence the National Deputy Program Director.
• In this position, the employee will serve as a contractor to the federal government and does not have any federal authority or rights.

Physical Demands

• Able to walk, stand, bend, or sit for extended periods
• Able to reach to retrieve documents or supplies
• Able to carry materials and / or file boxes up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis

This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) , 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a) . These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.