The primary purpose of the position is to provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of the compliance activities for the medical facility and to ensure a standardized and effective approach to compliance using the compliance framework, Compliance and Integrity standards, processes, and resources set forth under the Compliance Program national guidelines and associated documents within the VHA health care system and any functions aligned under the VHA health care system.
This position is located in the Office of the Director of a local health care system and reports to the Director, or a Chief Compliance Officer that reports to the Medical Center Director. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Developing, recommending, and implementing Compliance and Integrity program goals for operational units within the local health care system. Developing detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes and costs throughout the life cycle of the programs/projects. Participating in regular information planning sessions, maintain productive interaction with staff, report on the status and progress of work accomplished to date, and monitor work in progress. Exercising oversight of implementation of the Compliance and Integrity program within the local health care system to ensure it is effective. Implementing national Compliance and Integrity controls, solutions, and programs at the local health care system. Developing and implementing internal controls and solutions, in partnership with risk owners, to manage and mitigate key risks that may adversely impact local health care system objectives, compliance with regulations, or overall reputation within the local, VISN, or national landscape of the agency health care system. Establishing and maintaining the "tone at the top" within the local health care system for Compliance and Integrity. Providing regular communications to local health care system staff on the importance of Compliance and Integrity. Drafting guidance and direction regarding program management and reporting. Performing local health care system-wide reviews of internal controls over prioritized risk areas and determine adequacy in preventing compliance failures. Participating in meetings with internal staff and representative operational units within the local health care system to determine compliance program status, major milestones, and coordination of each to detect in advance potential slippage or increased costs. Understanding local strategy, local needs, and risks of the local health care system. Analyzing and prioritizing local risks by working closely with senior management to develop a proactive strategy to mitigate compliance risks. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am -5:00pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework on an Ad Hoc basis. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD99467S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
miguel.aguilar@va.gov (559) 241-6665
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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