Job Specification Details

Assist the Chief of Health Policy in the management of key operational elements, stakeholder groups and implementation initiatives as required for health care reform.

Helping to ensure timely and effective implementation of payment reform pilots as well as the identification of Vermont’s critical health resources and other projects to move forward effective health care reform.

The role of the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) Administrator will require substantial involvement in the development of health care reform design principles, methodologies, and strategies for implementation. This will also include identification of impacts on quality and costs, definitions of performance metrics, and identification of payer and provider financial and performance risk.

The GMCB Administrator will be responsible for assisting payers and providers to identify those financial and clinical performance measures that will be necessary to model financial and quality performance benchmarks, trends, and actual performance over time. This work will be coordinated with other initiatives of similar nature occurring in the state.

He/she will also be responsible for assisting the Chief of Health Policy in the production of necessary performance reports, score cards, and reports to the Green Mountain Care Board or others as required. He or she will help define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with stakeholders and will track project milestones and deliverables.  This will include management of the Health Resource Allocation Plan updates which identify Vermont’s critical health needs, goods, services, and resources in accordance with 18 V.S.A. § 9405.

Other Duties will include:

Assist in the development of project plans and associated communications documents.

Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders

in a timely and clear fashion.

Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

Identify available funding sources pertinent to these health care reform initiatives.

Review requirements for use of such funds as stipulated by the grantor agency (frequently the Federal government).

Coordinate the preparation of grant application documentation such as program plan and budget.

Participate in meetings with Vermont hospitals, physicians and other state agencies.

Manage the implementation of health care reform projects, including reviewing required reporting.

Collaborate with Blueprint, DHVA and BISHCA staff on project development and implementation.

Participate in regularly scheduled and ad hoc meetings of the Green Mountain Care Board to discuss the progress of the health care reform initiatives as requested.

Perform related duties as required.

Work is performed primarily in an office setting and in a variety of field situations including large group meetings. Private means of transportation should be available since travel will be required. Meetings with various advisory committees, public interest groups, municipal officials and program staff as well as basic position functions may entail working evening hours. Encounters with adversary groups, conflicting opinions, and public apathy may be anticipated.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and programs management, including accounting and program evaluation.

Ability to translate abstract concepts into concrete tasks, including the development and implementation of effective program policies and operating procedures.

Working knowledge of grant administration and compliance monitoring.

Experience with computer applications related to program management, grant administration, and production of financial and clinical reports, graphs, etc.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to communicate effectively through written materials, and visual and oral presentations (including proficiency with applicable Microsoft Office Suite products).

Skill in meeting facilitation techniques.

Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative

environment is essential.

Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and

problem-solving capabilities.

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Master’s degree in relevant field AND three (3) years or more of professional level experience in administration, public policy, public health, government, health care or human services field.

OR

Bachelor's degree AND five (5) years or more of professional level experience in administration, public policy, public health, government, health care or human services field.

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