Supervisory Nurse Consultant (Diabetes)
Location: Rockville Maryland
Description: Indian Health Service is looking of Supervisory Nurse Consultant (Diabetes) right now, this career will be placed in Maryland. For detail informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Indian Health Service is required by law to give preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for ! appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The IHS is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal and Urban operated facilities and programs. For information on the IHS visit of this position serves in the capacity as the Deputy and alter ego to the Director, DDTP and provides program leadership and coordination to implement strategies within the Indian Health System which includes Federal, Tribal and Urban Health Programs; provides day-to-day supervision and manages the DDTP personnel staff; and administers over 400! grants nationwide. Additionally, in conjunction with the Dire! ctor, DDTP he/she defines strategies, establishes goals and sets priorities for completion of projects, tasks and activities by the DDTP staff.
The incumbent reports to the Director, Division of Diabetes Treatment and Preventive Services within the Office of Clinical and Preventives Services.
Who may apply
Merit Promotion Plan (MPP); these are current or former Civil Service employees; PHS Commissioned Officers; or Veterans applying under VEOA
Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP: American Indians and Alaska Natives with no prior federal experience.
See Jobs at IHS.gov for more details KEY REQUIREMENTS
The selected applicant will be subject to a pre-employment background
investigation, which will include a fingerprint check.
If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59) DUTIES: Back to top
Manages the fiscal resources of the DDTP and provides executive level administrat! ion including execution and management of an annual budget for over $160 million, administering and awarding over 400 grants and contracts, and communication of fiscal policy and information. Assures the utilization of resources to implement long term strategic plans.
Provides expert advice, guidance, and consultation on chronic diseases, diabetes, and health systems consistent with the latest advances in the field of nursing care for diabetes patients. Also, provides leadership and direction for the identification and implementation of goals and objectives and work for DDTP components including internal and external diabetes training programs for SDPI and I/T/U staff; the annual Diabetes Care and Outcomes Audit; and Reports to Congress.
Develops presentations and prepares responses to inquiries regarding DDTP and diabetes in AI/AN, and the DDTP website. Represents the Director, DDTP at meetings, briefings, and program conferences, as requested.
S! upervises and manages the DDPT professional and technical personnel sta! ff which includes over fifteen (15) Federal and Contracting employees providing day-to-day leadership, direction, oversight, and technical guidance and advice on assignments, issues, and problems. Leads the coordination, analysis, review, and approval of staff and contractor work in support of the mission of the DDTP. Completes training plans, performance plans, and serves as leave granting official for the Federal staff. Assures contractors are accomplishing identified scopes of work. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0600/0610.htm
BASIC REQUIREMENT - Education : In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the education and registration requirements for a nursing position.
A degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agency at the time the program was completed.
Licensure/C! ertification - An active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: leading, managing, or administering a diabetes program; providing direct diabetes patient care; analyzing and evaluating diabetes data; utilizing financial management systems; managing, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating grants and contracts; preparing and presenting evaluations and reports; conducting or providing training on the aspects of diabetes, including treatment and prevention; leading or participating in health care improvement programs/projects; developing, implementing, and reviewing policies, and procedure! s relating to diabetes; providing advice, guidance and expertise in a t! eam environment; and making oral presentations and preparing reports, correspondence, issue/briefing papers, and program evaluations.
You must meet the requirements of the job by this date: Friday, April 26, 2013 HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
In order to receive credit for qualifying, specialized experience, the applicant's resume MUST support their responses to the assessment questions with clear examples. Applications will be evaluated to determine whether they document the specialized experience requirements above, by answering assessment questions based on the following competencies:
Leadership - Provides leadership and direction for the identification and implementation of goals and objectives and work for DDTP components including internal and external diabetes training programs for Special Diabetes Programs for Indians (SDPI) and I/T/U staff, the annual Diabetes Care and Outcomes Audit, and Reports to Congress. Manages the fiscal resour! ces of the DDTP and provides executive level administration including execution and management of an annual budget for over $160 million. Handles grant programs that provides funding for diabetes treatment and prevention services for over 400 HIS I/T/U Health Programs. Provides leadership for the three major components of the SDPI: (1) community-directed diabetes programs, (2) diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention initiatives, and (3) strengthening the diabetes data infrastructure.
Technical Credibility - Provides expert advice, guidance, and consultation on chronic diseases, diabetes, and health systems. Administers and awards over 400 grants and contracts, and communication of fiscal policy and information.
Decision Making & Strategic Thinking - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions of public and clinical health care principles, theories, concepts, standards of practice and issues for the AI/AN population as they relate to inpatient, outpati! ent, and community settings. Identifies and analyzes the impact and imp! lications of decisions to solve complex programmatic and technical data problems or issues. Manages, reviews, analyzes, evaluates the activities of DDTP to ensure the achievement of short and long range goals. Assures the utilization of resources to implement long term strategic plans.
Managing and Supervising - Supervises and manages the DDPT professional and technical personnel staff which includes over fifteen (15) Federal and Contracting employees providing day-to-day leadership, direction, oversight, and technical guidance and advice on assignments, issues, and problems.
Oral and Written Communications - Develops oral and written presentations and briefings, and prepares responses to inquiries regarding the DDTP. All submitted documents are written independently with a high degree of accuracy and without grammatical or typographical errors. Supervises the written and oral presentations and reports of others to assure the submission or presentation of accurate a! nd error-free material. Represents the Director, DDTP at meetings, briefings, and program conferences with political tact and professionalism, as requested.
For I/CTAP purposes, you will be deemed well-qualified if you score 85 and above on the assessment questions. BENEFITS: Back to top
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at https://my.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits
OTHER INFORMATION:
Candidates must meet time-after-competitive appointment, time-in-grade (if applicable), qualification requirements, performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Additional or alternate selections may be made within 90 days of the date the candidate referral roster certificate was issued.
Relocation Ex! penses:
Relocation expenses are authorized and will be paid.
CTAP/ICTAP:
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well qualified with a score of at least 85 for this position. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit:
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsAtIHS/documents/CareerTransitionAssistancePlansInfo.doc
http://www.hhs.gov/careers/jobs/tips/
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a supervisory position which requires a probationary period of one (1) year.
Conditions of employment is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with local travel required for meetings; travel outside of the the local area is occasionally required at less than 30 days per year.
IHS - Operated Properties are tobacco free HOW TO APPLY: Back to top
To apply for this ! position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
Click Â'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
Check application status by logging into your http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 859980. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144
You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line. If you cannot apply online:
Click to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.op! m.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
You are limited to selecti! ng 10 locations.
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission
PLEASE NOTE : When completing the 1203-FX, be sure to select only one response for each question. Selecting more than one response for a question may result in your application package being rated ineligible.
The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Joan McIver, (301)443-6520, and/or JOAN.MCIVER@IHS.GOV.) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Required documentation for eligibility and preference :
Indian Preference - provide a copy of the BIA Form 4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment http://www.bia.gov/cs/group! s/xbie/documents/text/idc015515.pdf
VEOA or Veterans preference - include a copy of your DD-214 and if claiming 10 pt. preference, VA letter and SF-15 Form. For more information please click here http://fehb.opm.gov/StaffingPortal/vetguide.asp
CTAP/ICTAP - If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions found at the following links - http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
Current or former Federal employee: Include your most recent SF50.
All documents must be received by Friday, April 26, 2013 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time in order to ensure that you receive proper credit for eligibility and/or preference categories.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:56:17 GMT