Deputy Regional Program Director

Company Description

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS, headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care.

Job Description

This Position is Contingent Upon Contract Award.

The Regional Deputy Program Manager (DPM) provides management expertise and oversight for the medical services contract at assigned medical units of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection sites including, Office of Field Operations (OFO) ports of entry, U.S. Border Patrol Border (USBP) Stations. The DPM is responsible for ensuring successful completion of administrative and program management tasks in accordance with the policies and protocols listed in the Statement of Work (SOW) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives for the delivery of healthcare services to persons in custody. 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.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the programmatic authority for the medical services contract for assigned medical units of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection sites including, Office of Field Operations (OFO) ports of entry, and / or U.S. Border Patrol Border (USBP) Stations.
• 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 DHS and CBP Policies, Procedures, Directives, and Operational Memoranda.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

Supervisory Controls

Physical Demands

Other Special Qualifications

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