Health Planning Administrator 2 (PN 20098821, PN 20013700)

The Bureau of Regulatory Operations (BRO) is responsible for licensing, certification, and enforcement for health care facilities, services, and programs.

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is seeking TWO dynamic, mission-driven professionals to provide strategic leadership within Bureau of Regulatory Operations (BRO). While each position oversees a different program portfolio, both play a critical role in leading staff and supporting the effective administrations of Ohio's healthcare regulatory programs: 

Position 1: 

This position oversees the Certificate of Need program to ensure access to quality, long-term care services and the Health Care Provider Services program which establishes safety and quality of care standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.

Position 2:

This position oversees the Health Care Provider Licensure and Certification for multiple licensing areas including nursing homes, residential care facilities, hospitals, ambulatory surgical facilities, freestanding dialysis centers, skilled home health services, nonmedical home health services, hospice care programs, freestanding inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and freestanding birthing centers, as well as related Medicare/Medicaid certification processes.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage assigned regulatory programs, establish goals and priorities, and monitor performance to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Supervise and develop staff through work assignments, training, coaching and performance evaluations.
• Develop and evaluate policies, procedures and business processes to improve program effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with the other bureau programs, the Bureau of Survey and Certification, and agency partners on regulatory activities and overlapping responsibilities.
• Oversee program data, records, reporting and information systems to support accurate processing, monitoring and public access to information. 
• Assist bureau leadership with operational planning, technology projects, contracts, and responses to changing regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, respond to inquiries and complaints, and develop correspondence, training and presentations for internal and external audiences. 

Ideal Candidate Strengths: 

• Strong program management skills with the ability to coordinate health care regulatory activities, establish priorities, and monitor program performance
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and policy development with the ability to interpret state and federal requirements and translate them into effective policies and procedures
• Supportive, proactive supervisory skills focused on coaching staff, supporting professional development, and promoting accountability
• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to provide technical guidance, address inquiries, and deliver training and presentations
• Collaborative relations-building skills to coordinate responsibilities across bureau programs, agency partners, and healthcare providers.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on evaluating program data, improving business processes and supporting efficient operations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to oversee records, reporting requirements and competing deadlines

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule). This is an exempt hourly position, with a pay range of # on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 14, Step 1 of the exempt Pay Range Schedule ($40.40 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($42.70 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Application Procedures:

We only accept applications submitted online through this portal (careers.ohio.gov). To be evaluated for the role, your application must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. We cannot give credit for experience, education, or training unless it is explicitly stated in the application. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.  

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR APPLICATION.

Status of Posted Position:

You may check the status of your application by signing in to your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.

Background Check Information:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Educational Transcript Requirements:

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-secondary education claimed on the application before a formal job offer can be made. Transcripts must be provided within five (5) working days of the request; failure to provide them will cause elimination from further consideration. Transcripts must be originals sent directly from the institution featuring an institutional watermark, ink stamp, or embossed stamp. Web printouts will not be accepted.  ODH reserves the right to evaluate the credibility of any degree or educational institution.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Technical Skills: Organizing and Planning, Compliance Enforcement, Regulatory Compliance, Program Management

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Goal Setting, Public Speaking, Decision Making