What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHIEF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT position at State of Rhode Island?
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of program planning and development as it relates to the implementation of a variety of departmental programs and in terms of statewide and community needs and the ability to establish standards, policies, and administrative controls for such programs; a working knowledge of federal, state and community resources and legislation and their interrelationships, and the ability to apply such knowledge in the identification of the population to be served, needs and priorities, resources available, planning and implementation of the programs, and evaluation; the ability to act as a liaison between the director and his division heads in coordinating all planning and programs and for the department with local governments and community groups in order to coordinate programs, gain their assistance or assist them in initiating, developing and implementing projects; the ability to coordinate current and proposed programs with other state departments where their cooperation is necessary; the ability to evaluate existing programs and to develop plans for their expansion, modification, or elimination; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department officials, professional people, voluntary agencies, community representatives, other state and local agencies and the public; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, one of the Social Sciences, or a closely related field; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible capacity involving program development in a field of human service.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
• Coordinating and conducting on-site compliance reviews of licensed health facilities and healthcare systems, including planning, executing, reporting, follow-up;
• Ensuring compliance with conditions of approval and state law;
• Providing guidance and support for non-conformances and corrective and preventive actions;
• Taking the lead on planning and coordinating of all resources necessary to implement and maintain a compliance and quality monitoring schedule;
• Working closely with and coordinating relevant RIDOH staff;
• Developing, modifying, and utilizing tools to track compliance issues;
• Identifying areas of deficiency and escalating to appropriate colleagues;
• Providing detailed written reports of compliance reviews;
• Attend external group meetings;
• Travelling locally from and to RIDOH to Rhode Island facilities; and
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
Excellent written and communication skills; Excellent organizational skills; Must demonstrate computer proficiency including Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook; Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto insurance is preferred; Quality assurance and quality management experience in a clinical research, healthcare or public health related setting or organization; Demonstrated leadership skills; Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations; and Experience in clinical quality projects and initiatives
Salary : $86,230 - $97,751
