Deputy Regional Program Director

This Position is Contingent Upon Contract Award. The Regional Deputy Program Manager (DPM) provides management expertise and oversight for the medical services contract at assigned medical units of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection sites including, Office of Field Operations (OFO) ports of entry, U.S. Border Patrol Border (USBP) Stations. The DPM is responsible for ensuring successful completion of administrative and program management tasks in accordance with the polices and protocols listed in the Statement of Work (SOW) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives for the delivery of healthcare services to persons in custody. This position will provide programmatic management to the effort, ensuring that all the program goals and objectives are achieved in an accurate, efficient, and effective manner.  Contracted staff will work alongside uniformed Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agents/Officers in secured federal facilities along the southwest border of the United States. These secured federal facilities are staffed and monitored by CBP personnel and/or contracted security staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assure a safe working environment to include the co-located medical unit. MISSION  CBPs Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) employs a trauma informed care model to provide frontline medical care for persons in CBP custody in accordance with Enhanced Medical Support Efforts CBP Directive (2210-004). This model provides a team of medical professionals comprised of physicians, advanced practice providers (e.g., physicians assistants, nurse practitioners) and support staff (e.g., Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Paramedics, EMTs, Certified Medical/Nursing Assistants). These contracted medical teams provide basic assessment and medical treatment for persons in CBP custody to include emergency care as needed.Duties and ResponsibilitiesServe as the programmatic authority for the medical services contract for assigned medical units of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection sites including, Office of Field Operations (OFO) ports of entry, and/or U.S. Border Patrol Border (USBP) Stations.  Demonstrates a caring and helpful attitude when interacting with patients, vendors and fellow employees.  Oversees and tracks the progress of assigned personnel, ensuring that personnel are vetted and attend orientation as required in the SOW.  Manages and oversees the scheduling process assuring staffing coverage is maintained to meet operational needs and oversees the day-to-day management within assigned medical units.  Manages the logistics/procurement strategy for assigned medical unit.  Maintains the risk management program, medical sentinel event reporting and follow-up, quality assurance/performance improvement, and medical surveillance plans within assigned medical unit.  Conducts analyses to ensure continuous performance improvement and development of best practices through support and collaboration with the Sector Program Manager.  Ensures reporting requirements and timelines are achieved.  Participates in the recruitment and selection process for all contract employees in assigned medical unit.  Coordinates medical in-service training to physicians and clinical staff, as necessary.  Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.  Participates in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.  Attends/Leads general staff meetings.  Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.  Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.  Completes all initial, annual, and ad hoc training or competencies as required/assigned.  Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities as applicable.  Adheres to, and maintains awareness of DHS and CBP Policies, Procedures, Directives, and Operational Memoranda. This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.