What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director - HFRD (00063769) position at Georgia Department of Community Health?
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.
Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency’s three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state.
DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.
The Deputy Director will be a direct line supervisor of senior-level staff and will assist the Executive Director with the oversight of all program types (approximately 21,000 federal facilities/providers and 9,000 state licensure facilities/providers). This role will take the lead responsibility over state licensing/state programs and will direct programs under HFRD's Healthcare Facility Licensing and will assist the Executive Director with the evaluation, implementation and directions of programs as needed. Under limited supervision, this position provides management and oversight to state licensure programs and managers. This position also develops and reviews all aspect of programs’ regulation, oversight, and enforcement of all healthcare facilities and providers throughout the state. The Deputy Director also reviews agreements, memoranda of understanding, interagency agreements, and other documents, and represents the Division on behalf of the Department of Community Health (DCH) with outside stakeholders. Duties also include but are not limited to:
- Establishing program plans, budget and staffing requirements; ensures programs are completed and meet federal/state objectives.
- Acts as a supervisor and manager for employees and contracts assigned to the HFR office of Healthcare Facility Licensing.
- Direct regulatory strategies for business units.
- Represents the program at workshops, conferences, association meetings and other activities.
- Provide regulatory guidance to HFR staff.
- Participates in the planning, coordination, development and implementation of long-range goals and objectives.
- May also travel throughout the state as needed.
Note: Possession of a valid driver's license, which would enable the applicant to drive in Georgia, and use of a car at work, are required for employees in this job.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates, who in addition to meeting the qualifications listed above, possess the following:
- 3-5 years’ experience administering and monitoring the compliance of healthcare programs
- Advanced degree in health related, healthcare administration or business related field
- Significant experience developing and implementing program policy
- Experience as licensed healthcare professional
EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CURRENT GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL BOARD (SPB) RULE PROVISIONS. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT A LOWER OR HIGHER POSITION LEVEL.
This position is unclassified and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment background history and reference check.
For more information about this job and other career opportunities with DCH, please visit our Careers Page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dchga.
Salary : $85,508 - $113,824