Health System Administrator (Associate Director)

Quick Facts

• Role: Health System Administrator (Associate Director)

• Reporting/Authority: Line authority for multiple administrative and allied health services; may serve as Acting Medical Center Director

Description

Serve as the Associate Medical Center Director, sharing responsibility with the Executive Leadership Team for the direction and management of the Medical Center and for facilities operations. Lead administrative operation support services, coordinate stakeholder support and resourcing, develop operational plans aligned with VISN strategy, and drive evaluation and improvements in services that impact patient care delivery. Establish local facility-operational policies, ensure compliance with policy/procedure requirements, and manage reporting systems to support facility decision-making and organizational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Medical Center direction, management, and facilities operations

• Lead administrative operation support services with direct line authority

• Act as Medical Center Director when the Director is absent

• Coordinate stakeholder support and resourcing to meet Medical Center objectives

• Set operational goals and objectives and develop short- and long-range plans aligned with VISN strategy

• Evaluate operational service goals and adjust to improve patient care service delivery

• Establish local policies impacting facility operations

• Administer systems for development and communication of program policies and procedures in compliance with applicable rules and regulations

• Administer a management reporting system to support facility operational decision-making and improvements

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Complete all required steps in the application process, including assessment and questionnaire

• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification (REAL ID-compliant beginning May 7, 2025)

• Seasonal influenza vaccination required for VA Health Care Personnel

• Serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period

• Meet the Individual Occupational Requirement: degree in hospital/public health administration (or related health care administration coursework) or progressively responsible healthcare analytical/administrative/clinical management/supervisory experience

• Meet Specialized Experience (GS-15): at least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 in Federal Service directly related to the role

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government federal benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position held and status.