Deputy Administrator - Unclassified

This position is within the Division of Health Care Purchasing and Compliance, under the Nevada Health Authority. This position reports directly to and serves at the pleasure of the Division Administrator.

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to serve as Deputy Administrator over the the Nevada Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC). This position plays a critical role in ensuring that health care facilities operate in compliance with state and federal regulations, maintain high standards of patient safety, and deliver quality care.

HCQC employs a staff of trained and qualified professionals, including registered nurses, licensed dietitians, licensed social workers, medical laboratory technologists, specialists in environmental and food safety, infection prevention, building construction, fire safety, and others.

HCQC conducts inspections of health care facilities to ensure compliance with licensing standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance requirements. The team responds to complaints, investigates potential violations, and provides guidance and education to industry groups regarding regulatory requirements and best practices to improve patient outcomes.

Strong leadership skills effective at guiding team towards achieving Division goals. Effective communicator ability to convey expectations, delegate work appropriately, and communicate clearly with diverse audiences. Robust problem-solving and critical thinking skill. Self-motivated and results driven. Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelors Degree in public health, public policy, public administration, business, organizational management, health equity, or a related field. (Qualifying experience in executive leadership or senior organizational development roles may be substituted for the educational requirements).
Support the Division in vision and strategy development in the areas of responsibility. Help leadership succeed through idea development, strategic planning, problem resolution, and leading innovation as requested.

Effectively network with other state and federal entities regarding legal standards for health facility safety inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Serve as lead for procurement, administration, and oversight of HCQC contracts and contractual performance.

Develop and monitor indicators to ensure Division objectives are accomplished. Develop and implement corrective actions when performance falls below acceptable levels.

Develop and/or participate in the development of program and operating budgets; provide estimates of costs associated with implementing new or revised regulations and program options.

Oversee the development of policies, procedures, and regulations to establish the responsibilities of healthcare providers and standardize safety requirements essential for protection of patient and staff well-being.

Assist with the development of automated systems or processes to streamline licensing and complaint intake activities. Strong leadership skills effective at guiding team towards achieving Division goals. Effective communicator ability to convey expectations, delegate work appropriately, and communicate clearly with diverse audiences. Robust problem-solving and critical thinking skill. Self-motivated and results driven. Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

1. Demonstrated experience in strategic project development and management.
2. Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
3. Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with staff and representatives from governmental and community organizations, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
4. Strong leadership skills.
5. Ability to design research studies, organize, analyze, and present data with accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
6. Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including superior writing and editing skills.
8. Ability to research, quickly understand, and synthesize new information on a wide range of public health topics and distill complex topics into easy-to-understand terms for lay audiences.
9. Reliable, highly organized, and able to adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
10. Quality-oriented with a passion for excellence and keen attention to detail.