Program Specialist

Summary

Program Specialist

Duties include, but not limited to:

The incumbent manages the PADRECC program's educational activities and products. The work involves implementing principles of clinical education, communicating about healthcare, and project management techniques as it relates to PDMD.

Collaborates with VHA Communications to develop and disseminate relevant, up-to-date military exposure and health information that is informed by health education and health promotion theories and principles to Veterans with PDMD, their caregivers and family members, VA, providers, and the general public. The information is disseminated using various formats such as print materials (e.g., fact sheets, newsletters, website content), inservices, webinars (live meetings), web-based (e-learning), satellite broadcasts, conferences, and other platforms.

In conjunction with the National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships, the incumbent will be responsible for establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), private sector entities, and academic institutions to advance the mission and goals of the organization.

Conducts national needs assessments and develops national educational programs to address identified needs. Collaborates with ILEAD to arrange education and training programs to occur.

Independently investigates complex issues, analyzes problems, and presents written and oral recommendations. Conducts appropriate evaluations of health education activities at each PADRECC to assess their quality and effectiveness and eliminate redundancies. Initiates follow-up as needed.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0730-1600

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: PD072080

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Job Description

Program Specialist

Duties include, but not limited to:

The incumbent manages the PADRECC program's educational activities and products. The work involves implementing principles of clinical education, communicating about healthcare, and project management techniques as it relates to PDMD.

Collaborates with VHA Communications to develop and disseminate relevant, up-to-date military exposure and health information that is informed by health education and health promotion theories and principles to Veterans with PDMD, their caregivers and family members, VA, providers, and the general public. The information is disseminated using various formats such as print materials (e.g., fact sheets, newsletters, website content), inservices, webinars (live meetings), web-based (e-learning), satellite broadcasts, conferences, and other platforms.

In conjunction with the National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships, the incumbent will be responsible for establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), private sector entities, and academic institutions to advance the mission and goals of the organization.

Conducts national needs assessments and develops national educational programs to address identified needs. Collaborates with ILEAD to arrange education and training programs to occur.

Independently investigates complex issues, analyzes problems, and presents written and oral recommendations. Conducts appropriate evaluations of health education activities at each PADRECC to assess their quality and effectiveness and eliminate redundancies. Initiates follow-up as needed.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0730-1600

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: PD072080

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required