Associate Director Office of Health Services

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations • Washington, DC

358d • $183,100 - $207,500

About The Position

The Associate Director of the Office of Health Services (AD/OHS) is a member of the Peace Corps Director's senior staff and serves as a leader responsible for oversight and execution of health care programs and related activities for Applicants, Invitees, Trainees, Volunteers, and Returned Volunteers. The Office of Health Services determines whether applicants are medically qualified for Volunteer service and operates a comprehensive, international health system designed to maintain and improve the health of Trainees, Volunteers and, as authorized, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. OHS achieves this goal by assessing the medical needs and qualifications of applicants, providing clinical and preventive health services to Volunteers and Trainees (collectively the Volunteers), clinical supervision and support, technical advice, training and education, and administrative support services through a multidisciplinary staff of trained professionals. The Associate Director Office of Health Services leads 7 sub-units: Office of Medical Services (OMS), Quality Improvement Unit, Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, Peace Corps Medical Officer Support Unit, Health Informatics Unit, Behavioral Health and Outreach Unit, Financial and Resource Management Unit.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine suitability for Federal employment.
• Must successfully complete a background security investigation with favorable adjudication.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• Must satisfactorily complete a drug test prior to being hired.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare, staffing and/or aide and development.
• Government experience is useful.
• Willingness to learn relevant applications of Appropriations Law, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other related government operating requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the Agency's health services programs and mission support resources are effectively and efficiently aligned and deployed.
• Ensures mandatory requirements identified in a variety of laws, regulations, Presidential Executive Orders, and Agency Head policies, are incorporated within the planning and delivery of Peace Corps' health systems intended to support Volunteers' service.
• Ensures that the OHS' activities align with Peace Corps' strategic direction and contributes to facilitating Volunteers' service consistent with the Director's key priorities and the Agency's mission and program objectives.
• Serves as a member of the Director's executive leadership team, participates and leads development of the Agency's vision regarding the strategies and approaches to ensuring that Volunteers' health care needs are met to facilitate service in host countries.
• Serves as a key advocate for the Director's management priorities, and provides leadership, direction, and management to effect strategies to support Volunteer health.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees