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Position Title
Executive Director National Center for Ethics in Health Care
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBFN-10400590-SESEQV19-PR Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 22, 2019 to Friday, March 29, 2019
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1. Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
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Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your education, license and current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Applicants must meet the below basic educational in order to minimally qualify. Do you meet the requirements for the specialty you are applying under?

Physicians:
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of VA for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies include those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, ACGME or American Osteopathic Association, or other residences which the Professional Standards Board determines to have provided appropriate professional training.

Health Science Officer:
Completion of a Ph.D., EdD, MPH or Master level course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a doctorate or masters with a major study in an academic field related to health education, public health, sociology, or other health related discipline.

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2. Applicants must meet the below licensure requirements to qualify. Do you meet the requirements for the specialty you are applying under?

Physicians:
A full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Physicians must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.

Health Science Officer:
A licensure is not required/applicable

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3. DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must possess extensive leadership experience in the health care arena sufficient to qualify for the equivalent of a senior executive equivalent position within the Federal service. In addition, the incumbent is broadly acquainted with clinical treatment modalities, administrative and clinical support systems and is knowledgeable about multifaceted health care delivery systems.

In addition to basic requirements, the following technical and executive core qualifications are required for this position. Typically, these qualifications would be gained through education, experience and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in responsible management/executive level assignments in health care at a national or Network level, equivalent positions in a hospital/network/regional office or allied medical care facility, or executive positions in an academic institution. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. If you are currently a federal employee, this type of experience is typically found at positions at the GS-15 level and above.

To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess all of the necessary requirements for this position, you MUST SHOW in your RESUME that you possess the five Mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualification(s) outlined below. Eligibility will be based on clear and concise accomplishments that emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments (with results), policy initiatives and level of contacts.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

(1) Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

(2) Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

(3) Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

(4) Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically.

(5) Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of mission, organization programs and requirements of health care delivery systems, and the ability to manage and direct a health care program at a national level.
2. Ability to serve as VA's authoritative expert on ethics in health care
3. Ability to provide executive consolation, establish national policy, develop performance measures and implement quality improvement strategies in health care ethics.

Do you possess the experience, technical and executive core qualifications listed above?
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This section is used to certify the accuracy of your application package. Your answers to this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify the information you provide. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position agency. (limit characters)
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4. Please respond yes or no to the following statement: I certify that my response to this questionnaire and the resume and documents provided in my application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. (limit characters)
REMINDER - you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Resume/CV reflecting that you possess the Experience, Technical (if applicable) and Executive Core Qualifications and Copy of license or license information included in resume if applicable (i.e. number, state and expiration date) (limit characters)