Deputy Executive Director Medical Center

Summary

The Deputy Executive Director Medical Center (DEDMC) holds full authority and responsibility for managing a VA health care facility, serving as counterpart to the Executive Director Medical Center (EDMC), overseeing medical, administrative, and support operations. The role emphasizes successful patient care alongside teaching and research missions, while ensuring effective planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of services across a large, geographically dispersed area.

Duties

The DEDMC has significant managerial responsibilities that directly impact healthcare programs and patient care within the organization. Key duties include collaborating with the EDMC to set program goals, evaluating and adjusting services, establishing local policies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The DEDMC also oversees quality assurance programs, addresses patient complaints, develops financial plans, and manages resources effectively to enhance patient care while maintaining budget integrity. Overall, the DEDMC plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. The DEDMC's managerial duties and responsibilities involve final decisions which have a direct and substantial effect on the health care organization and programs. These include, but are not limited to, decisions affecting the nature, scope and quality of, and emphases in the facility's/system's patient care programs and activities. The DEDMC in collaboration with the EDMC: determines program goals and objectives, and develops short-and long-range plans for achieving them, in conjunction with the overall plans of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) consistent with the strategic planning process. The DEDMC organizes and controls program evaluation activities. The DEDMC develops with the participation of administrative and clinical managers and chiefs, plans for fiscal year plans that meet the objectives of current and proposed programs. The DEDMC reports to the EDMC, but operates on a broad delegation of authority with independence of action to manage the medical center. Performs under policies established by the EDMC and is responsible to them for effective and economical management of medical center activities. The DEDMC exercises independent judgment, initiative, resourcefulness and originality in facilitating achievement of the medical center's mission. A large portion of the work involves making decisions and determinations for which there are no written precedents. In the multitude of professional and administrative matters involved, consistent use of sound management judgment is required. Personal work contacts include patients; product line and/or program managers/chiefs of services and other employees of the medical facility; VA Regional Counsel; representatives of the press, radio, and television; civic organizations; congressional representatives; VA Central Office representatives; officials of other Government agencies; hospital association representatives, Deans, Department Chairmen, and other medical school officials; DOD Commanders; and individuals representing special organizations. The DEDMC is responsible for maintaining and improving facility, VISN and VA relationships through personal, active participation in the administrative, educational, community and social events of federal, state, local and other affiliated organizations involved in health care delivery, Veterans service organizations, and community affairs.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ), and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1: Knowledge of mission, organization, programs, and requirements of healthcare delivery systems, and the ability to manage and direct a large healthcare facility. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Sub-Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, and the historical development of the American Nation. Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently. Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Sub-Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities. Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Sub-Competencies: Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain. Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems. Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This in