ADC, Health Care Delivery
About the Company
The New York State Department of Health (the Department) has been overseeing the health, safety, and well-being of New Yorkers since 1901—from vaccinations to utilizing new developments in science as critical tools in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. In the face of today's new public health challenges and evolving health care system, health equity is foundational to everything we do to help all people achieve optimal physical, mental and social well-being.
About the Job
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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
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
OR 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate medical degree
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
