Are you ready to shape the future of care for our Nation's Veterans while serving as the Executive Director for the National Infectious Disease Services? The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Executive Director, providing national leadership for programs, policies, and initiatives across VHA. Join us in advancing high-quality, accessible, and innovative eye care for Veterans nationwide.
This is not a virtual position. 4-Year 7306 appointment with potential for re-appointment (not guaranteed) NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected. Exceptions to the salary cap must be approved.
Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Relocation Expenses: Authorized The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities.
For more information, go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp. The Executive Director (ED), National Infectious Disease Services (NIDS) provides strategic leadership for the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) national infectious disease programs.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Officer for the Specialty Care Program Office, the ED serves as VHA's principal advisor and subject-matter expert on infectious diseases, infection prevention and control, clinical management, antimicrobial stewardship, multidrug-resistant organisms, Legionella and water safety, and bio-surveillance.
The ED leads multidisciplinary clinical, scientific, and administrative teams; establishes national policies and priorities; and develops short- and long-term plans aligned with VA and VHA missions. Key responsibilities include issuing national guidance, overseeing major prevention and stewardship programs, using emerging-pathogen data to support evidence-based decisions, and advising senior VA leaders on complex public-health and clinical matters.
The role also advances education and research through professional presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and workforce training. By building partnerships with federal agencies and private-sector organizations, the ED strengthens healthcare quality, system preparedness, employee safety, and the delivery of consistent, high-quality care to Veterans nationwide.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
David.Schoolfield@va.gov · (202) 461-7352
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $145000 – $295000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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