Division Director, Certificate of Public Need (COPN)

Division Director, Certificate Of Public Need (COPN)

The Virginia Department of Healths Office of Licensure and Certification is hiring for the next Director, Certificate of Public Need (COPN) and other associated programs. This position will report to the Director of Licensure and Certification. Come lead the Division that has a direct impact on the expansion of Health Care facilities in Virginia! This position will provide oversight of 3 work units within the Office of Licensure & Certification (OLC) : 1) Certificate of Public Need, 2) Cooperative Agreement, and 3) Managed Care Health Insurance Provider / Peer Review Agency (MCHIP / PRA). The Certificate of Public Need (COPN) program requires that a provider of health care services must demonstrate that a public need exists, and receive a COPN approval from the Commissioner of Health for certain listed equipment and services, before establishing the service or adding capacity. This Director will oversee the research and lead the process of making a recommendation to the Commissioner of Health on the expansion or additions of healthcare facilities in Virginia. This position manages the COPN work unit, consisting of 7 staff members, to ensure that major medical care facility expenditures are necessary, avoid unnecessary duplication of existing facilities, and represent the most cost-effective options for delivering medical care services. This position also provides direction to a team of 5 analysts responsible for actively monitoring a Cooperative Agreement in Southwest Virginia, including assessing the extent to which anticipated benefits are being achieved, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions of the approval, and documenting related activities. Points of focus for this Cooperative Agreement are : marketplace value, equitable access to care, adequate number of providers, system operating performance, system culture, academic and research impact, population health improvement and the system's monetary commitments. Additionally, this position oversees the MCHIP / PRA work unit, made up of 3 staff members, which monitors MCHIP / PRA network adequacy and quality for carriers offering coverage within the Commonwealth and under the ACA. This role requires frequent interaction with private and public sector employees, citizens, officials, boards, and organizations. Other responsibilities for this position include include resource management of finances, staff, facilities, and equipment. Independently designing and managing programs within agency goals and objectives, and implements multiple COPN regulatory services that are primarily long range in focus. A comprehensive knowledge of the program(s) and services provided as well as the ability to integrate service delivery methods to meet quality and efficiency requirements and the ability to supervise staff are necessary. The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family / personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in principles / practices that support assigned program

Knowledge and experience in administrative and business practices, programmatic and operational controls, personnel management and budgetary controls

Ability to apply knowledge and skills in program evaluation, analysis and strategic planning

Skills and experience in leadership, interpersonal communications and public speaking, working with boards, committees, hospitals, local, federal and state agencies

Additional Considerations

Health Care Administration experience preferred

Progressively responsible administrative and managerial experience in a governmental / quasi-governmental organization or agency

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11 : 55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and / or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.