DOC Deputy Chief of Health Services for the Northern Region

Deputy Chief of Health Services for the Northern Region

Drive system-wide healthcare quality and innovation as Deputy Chief of Health Services for Illinois' Northern Region—leading quality improvement, risk management, and clinical excellence initiatives while shaping outcomes across a complex correctional health system with top-tier compensation and benefits.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Deputy Chief of Health Services for the Northern Region.
• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• Establishes and maintains a statewide quality improvement program for medical services and monitors all contracts for medical services, in order to provide individuals with appropriate evaluation diagnosis and clinical care.
• Serves as a spokesperson for the department representing the Director, Assistant Director, and the Agency Medical Director before the court, Governor's Office, legislature, officials from federal and state agencies, and various other organizations, the media, and public interest groups advocating, explaining, and interpreting new and revised health services policies and initiatives.
• Develops and oversees a comprehensive IDOC Quality Improvement and Healthcare Training Program, working in conjunction with the Office of Health Services (OHS) leadership on quality improvement design and implementation to ensure health outcomes and training development.
• Develops and oversees a comprehensive IDOC risk management program.
• Participates in budget planning.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires an Illinois license to practice medicine and, in compliance with the Lippert decree, a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (OD) and either board certification in internal medicine, family or emergency medicine or have successfully completed a residency in internal medicine approved by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Association, or have successfully completed a residency in emergency medicine approved by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
• Requires three (3) years of substantive medical experience in clinical/medical program direction, planning and evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in an administrative position at a healthcare organization.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in medical data collections and healthcare quality improvement and assurance initiatives.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience creating and implementing evidence-based policies and procedures as they relate to providing health care, improving quality of care, and promoting patient safety.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience collaborating with administration, legal services, and providers to mitigate risk and promote patient safety within a healthcare organization.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience working with peer review, mortality review, and analysis of adverse events.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of advanced experience utilizing Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables and data analytics.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in collaboration with academic institutions developing and maintaining programs for delivery of care, quality improvement and standard of care.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with healthcare delivery to individuals in congregate settings.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience directing and training subordinate staff and providing feedback on work performance.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Required to maintain a current/active Illinois license to practice medicine and, in compliance with the Lippert decree, a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (OD) and either board certification in internal medicine, family or emergency medicine or have successfully completed a residency in internal medicine approved by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Association, or have successfully completed a residency in emergency medicine approved by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
• The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Requires the ability to be on-call.
• Requires the use of agency-supplied technology.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
• The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non- State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non- State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (with 24hr on call availability)

Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661

Work County: Cook

Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io

Posting Group: Health Services; Leadership & Management; Public Safety

Agency Statement: The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency's success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in the behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits: As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays
• 13-14 days annually 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick,