Assistant Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Health Care Delivery

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Health Care Delivery, the Assistant Deputy Commissioner will function as the Assistant Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Health Care Delivery. The Assistant Deputy Commissioner is responsible for helping manage four Offices within the Office of Heath Care Delivery including, the Offices for Primary Medical Management, Primary Care and Health Systems Management, Aging and Long-Term Care, and Health Facilities Management.Along with the Deputy Commissioner, the incumbent’s responsibilities will include: Responsibility for the licensing and regulatory oversight of health care facilities and certain health care providers. Formulation and administration of policies that ensure accessible, high-quality, and affordable health care throughout the health care delivery system of New York State. Surveillance and oversight of licensed health care facilities and providers, to ensure provider compliance with federal and state rules and regulations including hospitals, diagnostic and treatment centers, funeral homes, long-term care facilities including nursing homes, assisted living programs, hospice and palliative care, and licensed home care services agencies, as well as oversight of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Participating in the planning, development, and implementation of appropriate, cost-effective, geographically diverse health care facilities and systems and overseeing multiple funding programs including the health care transformation grants that allocate funding in support of the healthcare delivery system. Ensuring the office's daily and long-term operations are effectively working toward the Departments’ goals to protect and promote health and well-being for all New Yorkers, building on a foundation of health equity.Supporting the Office of Health Care Delivery’s recruiting and hiring strategy and position prioritization, including reviewing and preparing requests for new positions, reclassifications, and hiring target increases. Providing leadership as the Office of Health Care Delivery Executive Reviewer for Office of Health Care Delivery contracts, vendor responsibility forms, memorandums of understanding, travel-related forms, fiscal expenditures, and Internal Controls.Assisting with oversight of the State’s four veterans’ nursing homes and Helen Hayes Hospital.Helping support the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement and Office of Professional Medical Conduct.Supporting the development of State budget recommendations, State of the State proposals, budget briefings and ongoing fiscal management.Identifying and implementing innovative models to grow a diverse health care workforce. Helping with oversight of the development and implementation of the Department’s regulatory review and modernization efforts.Coordination of emergency preparedness and emergency response activities for health care facilities.Development of programmatic and operational goals and objectives.Evaluation of program performance, accomplishments, and effectiveness.Providing programmatic advice, data, and expertise to Executive Staff.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and ten years professional experience, five of which must have included managerial, in the formulation, implementation, and/or evaluation of program policies related to health care delivery and patient safety. OR possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State, board-eligible or board certification in a medical specialty, and one year of experience in a clinical, hospital, or patient care setting. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications: Two years of experience in a clinical, hospital, or patient care setting. Experience in the formulation, implementation, and/or evaluation of program policies related to health care delivery and patient safety. Experience with governmental regulatory, oversight, or investigative programs. Familiarity with New York State governmental policies and programs. Experience working within the New York state Executive branch of government. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Skilled in review and editing of documents for both internal and external communications. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Ability to independently act on priority projects and issues. Experience supervising and supporting a leadership team.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: • Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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