Description
Director, Health Service or Programs direct and administer a major directorate within a health services command or headquarters activity. Plan, program and direct the designated service or program. Advise Commanding Officer on content and quality of service or program. Health Care Administrators develop, monitor and coordinate execution of health service administration programs, systems and health service resources. Assess effectiveness of health service activities and systems. Plans and Policies Directors exercise policy direction and control over particular phases of general mission such as air, surface, or undersea warfare, fleet readiness and atomic energy; or immediately assist as assistant director or special assistant in such direction and control. Plans and Policies Chiefs exercise overall and coordinating policy direction and command of operating forces and shore establishment in accordance with mission assigned by national or multi- national policy; or immediately assist as deputy chief, assistant chief, or special assistant in such direction and command. Deputy/Vice Commanders assist and advise the commander of a major command. Exercise such executive authority as may be delegated. If no chief of staff billet is authorized, direct and coordinate the work of the staff. Represent the commander during temporary absence. Strategic Plans Officers prepare naval strategic plans, policies and studies. Develop strategic plans and policies for overall naval operations and for specific geographical areas in accordance with established joint strategic plans. Review operation plans for adequacy and relationship to strategic concepts. Provide guidance to Naval War College and naval members of other service college staffs concerning naval plans, policies and developments. Serve on joint strategic plans committee. Maintains liaison with joint service agencies and Government departments. Commanding Officers, Naval Shore Activity (Selected) command, as a Commander, Commanding Officer, or other appropriate title, a shore activity or major component thereof in accordance with law, regulations and customs of the service. Develop organizational plan to fulfill assigned mission. Establish policies and procedures for operation and functioning of activity. Inspect to ensure efficient operation and initiates corrective action. Exercise military control and provides technical guidance for command.
Core Skills
- health services administration
- program and portfolio management
- policy development and implementation
- resource planning and allocation
- quality assurance and performance improvement
- data-driven decision making and analytics
- regulatory and compliance management
- strategic planning and organizational development
- stakeholder engagement and communication
- risk management and patient safety oversight
- staff leadership and development
- process improvement and workflow optimization
- reporting and briefing to senior leadership
- coordination of clinical and administrative functions
Common Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure
- Nurse Executive, Advanced (NEA-BC)
- Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Civilian Career Paths
- ADMINISTRATION
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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