What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director Village Health Services position at Norton Sound Health Corp?
Position Title: Assistant Director Village Health Services
Department: Village Health Services
Reports To: Director of Village Health Services
Position Code: | 19630381 | FLSA: | Exempt | ICPA: | Covered |
Effective Date: | 10/01/2020 | Grade: | 19 | Barrier Crimes: | Covered |
OCC: |
| WC: | RBE: | EHR: | PB: |
Purpose of Position:
Assist with the management of the Village Health Services Department, direct and coordinate the activities within the village clinics and oversee the staffing needs in the Bering Straits Region; Act as a liaison to other departments within NSHC; Direct assigned employees, demonstrating leadership by providing work direction, motivation, training, performance evaluation and corrective action.
Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.
Essential Functions:
- Perform leadership functions including assistance with the selection, scheduling, training, performance management and discipline of staff paying particular attention to the maintenance of a safe and productive work environment
- Assist with the accountability and oversight of the department's budget; recommend changes, allocate resources and follow up as necessary
- Establish, control, and monitor staff performance, work flow efficiency and make adjustments whenever necessary
- Establish a sound management structure for clinic activities and ensure that all clinics are staffed with capable individuals
- Recommend changes in administrative policies to carry out objectives of Village Health Services more effectively; Assist the Director in the short- and long-range planning function
- Provide oversight to the Supervisor/Instructors in the development of goals, plans, and budgets for attaining Village Health Services' objectives
- Act as a role model in maintaining a professional atmosphere
- Perform other duties as assigned
Personal Traits:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.
Required Knowledge:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
Job Specific knowledge is listed below:
- Working knowledge of each of the village clinics
- Understanding of the health aide training program
- Knowledge of change management techniques
Required Skills and Abilities:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.
Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to lead and motivate the supervisory staff
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to take initiative and anticipate challenges
- Ability to oversee the administrative functions of VHS
Minimum Requirements
Education | Degree | Program |
| Bachelor’s preferred, experience as a CHAP, or midlevel provider may be substituted for the education requirements) | Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Healthcare or related field |
Experience | General (Non-supervisory) | Supervisory |
Amount: | 3-5 year(s) performing work in healthcare administration,CHAP, midlevel preferred | 2 (years) supervising, managing, or directing the work of other employees |
Type: | ||
| Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated. | |
Credentials | Licensure, Certification, Etc. | |
| CHAP or Midlevel Provider |
Physical Requirements:
∙Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
∙Sit more than half the workday
∙Stand and/or walk less than half the workday
∙Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
∙View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time
∙Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time
∙Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds
∙Push or pull using up to moderate force
∙See and hear with normal acuity
Working Conditions:
∙Work is conducted in a standard office environment
∙Minimal travel is required (less than 25% of the time)
Salary : $79 - $104