What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Program Director 1 - 23627 position at New York State Department of Health?
Description
Duties Description
The incumbent will serve as the Medical Indemnity Fund (MIF) Director and will report to the Deputy Director of the Division of Medical and Dental Directors. The MIF Director will be responsible for directing all activities related to the Fund. Duties and responsibilities include: working closely with fund administrator who handles the day-to-day operations of the MIF; directs, manages and oversees the development of policy implementation plans; communicates directives and policy changes to enrollees, healthcare providers, local government, and other stakeholders; and oversees implementation to ensure consistent interpretation and application of program policy, and compliance with federal and State laws, rules, and regulations; supervision of DOH MIF staff to assure all duties and responsibilities are being met; oversees and manages contract administration and performance monitoring activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements; directs program planning, quality assurance, evaluation, and monitoring activities; oversees and develops strategies to measure performance, monitors program performance and effectiveness; and makes recommendations to executive staff for improvement; develops and implements policy recommendations based on operational needs; consulting and working closely with the Division of Legal Affairs and the designated MIF Counsel.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Eleven years of professional experience, of which two years must have included managerial responsibility for a major health-related program, or a major administrative function for a large health-related organization.
A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of the professional experience described above; a master’s degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for an additional year of that experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the Medical Indemnity Fund and management of a health-care program.
Additional Comments
Telecommuting option will be discussed at the time of interview
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Duties Description
The incumbent will serve as the Medical Indemnity Fund (MIF) Director and will report to the Deputy Director of the Division of Medical and Dental Directors. The MIF Director will be responsible for directing all activities related to the Fund. Duties and responsibilities include: working closely with fund administrator who handles the day-to-day operations of the MIF; directs, manages and oversees the development of policy implementation plans; communicates directives and policy changes to enrollees, healthcare providers, local government, and other stakeholders; and oversees implementation to ensure consistent interpretation and application of program policy, and compliance with federal and State laws, rules, and regulations; supervision of DOH MIF staff to assure all duties and responsibilities are being met; oversees and manages contract administration and performance monitoring activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements; directs program planning, quality assurance, evaluation, and monitoring activities; oversees and develops strategies to measure performance, monitors program performance and effectiveness; and makes recommendations to executive staff for improvement; develops and implements policy recommendations based on operational needs; consulting and working closely with the Division of Legal Affairs and the designated MIF Counsel.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Eleven years of professional experience, of which two years must have included managerial responsibility for a major health-related program, or a major administrative function for a large health-related organization.
A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of the professional experience described above; a master’s degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for an additional year of that experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the Medical Indemnity Fund and management of a health-care program.
Additional Comments
Telecommuting option will be discussed at the time of interview
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
- Shift & Geographic pay differentials
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- And many more...
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Salary : $127,507 - $160,911