DOC Deputy Chief of Health Services for the Central Region

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Lead high-impact public health initiatives as Deputy Chief of Health Services for Illinois’ Central Region—advancing women’s health, HIV prevention, and infection control while shaping equitable, system-wide care in a dynamic correctional healthcare environment with exceptional compensation and benefits. Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Requirements

Requires an Illinois license to practice medicine and, in compliance with the Lippert decree, a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (OD) and either board certification in internal medicine, family or emergency medicine or have successfully completed a residency in internal medicine approved by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Association, or have successfully completed a residency in emergency medicine approved by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Requires three (3) years of substantive medical experience in clinical/medical program direction, planning and evaluation
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
Requires the ability to be on-call.
Requires the use of agency-supplied technology.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and or other medical standards set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least three (3) years of administrative experience in a healthcare organization.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with current developments in providing healthcare in congregate settings.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with correctional medicine and National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) guidelines.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience implementing infection control procedures and policies as it applies to current infectious disease protocols and preventative care standards.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working in women’s health programs and developing policies for such programs.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with current HIV prevention and treatment strategies.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with health concerns and obstacles to care for transgender individuals as well as other marginalized populations.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience utilizing management skills to delegate authority and evaluate and oversee health programs.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with groups to facilitate change that improves the delivery of care by developing strategies that foster an environment of collaboration and cooperation.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working in or with academic programs

Responsibilities

Serves as Deputy Chief of Health Services for the Central Region.
Establishes and maintains a statewide Women’s Health and a HIV Prevention Program for Health Services and monitors all contracts for Health Services, in order to provide individuals in custody with appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, and clinical care.
Leads the development and ongoing management of a comprehensive statewide Infection Control Program designed to prevent and control communicable diseases among individuals in custody and staff across all facilities.
Serves as a full line supervisor.
Serves as a spokesperson for the department representing the Director, Assistant Director, and the Agency Medical Director before the court, Governor’s Office, legislature, officials from federal and state agencies, and various other organizations, the media, and public interest groups advocating, explaining, and interpreting new and revised health services policies and initiatives.
Participates in budget planning.
Serves as a liaison to the IDOC Legal Department and various community advocacy groups, medical issues affecting the transgender and non-binary individuals in custody, and other diverse groups represented in the population served.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources