Location

Balad, Iraq

Martyr BG Ali Flaih Air Base (AFAB)

Clearance Level

None

Company Profile

Acuity International supports the health and well-being of civilian and military workforce partners in austere, remote, and security challenged environments outside the continental United States. With over 40 years of experience providing a full range of medical services, Acuity's medical management solutions are comprehensive, responsive, and reliable. Our unique service delivery approach, international recruiting network, and proprietary processes and systems deliver secure and compliant solutions. Through solid performances in the U.S. and its territories, and in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Africa, Acuity's solutions are built on a foundation of field-tested best practices. The Acuity service delivery approach includes onsite health centers, a national network of highly credentialed board-certified medical staff, and medical readiness teams.

Primary Function

The Business Administration Manager (BAM) supports the Program Manager (PM) to support at clinically safe and professionally managed healthcare environment and provides primary health care as well as resuscitative surgical care in accordance with U.S. or equivalent medical standards on a 24-hour basis, 365 days of the year, serving a population of approximately2,000 adults.

Responsibilities

• The BAM will support the PM, government contract oversight authorities, executive management, and others to meet business objectives of the AFAB Hospital by providing timely, reliable, auditable, and authoritative financial reports on the status of programs and projects undertaken by the hospital.
• The BAM shall use, develop and/or apply proven Acuity methodologies that assure that all activities are identified, documented, and tracked so that the program will continuously be evaluated and monitored for cost-efficient service.
• Coordinate and work closely with CONUS Travel Team for smooth deployment, Paid Time Off and End of Contract travel and movements.
• Coordinate with Project Management Office (PMO) staff to track and administer the VISA, Blood Stamp and Work Permit activities.
• The BAM in coordination with the Program Manager may submit contract deliverables to the Client or other stakeholders.
• The BAM will develop and support a full range of processes, apply appropriate technology, and implement detailed procedures to manage financial and contract risks inherent in multiple contract Task Order projects undertaken by the PMO.
• Leads business process and systems aspects of the program; coordinates business operations/contract management start-up implementation, incorporating best practice and compliant processes.
• The BAM will manage business functions capable of continuous improvement of financial and accounting processes, analytical processes, tools, and reporting.
• Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
• Complies with all applicable public law, host country laws and regulations, and any implementing regulations governing fiscal management of government contracts.
• May track manpower and Other Direct Costs and associate records consistent with regulatory requirements.
• Develops initiatives to deliver increasing greater value to the government and the client.
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
• May assist in preparing proposals in response to new contract requirements.
• Assists with the managing of day to day activities and prioritizing tasks.
• Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
• Complies with all applicable Acuity standards and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• A bachelor's degree in business administration, Health Services, Health Care Administration, Hospital Administration, or related field; plus, 5-7 years progressively responsible program/project management experience. An MBA, or MS in Health Care/Hospital Administration or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Certifications or experience related directly to International programs, Health Care/Hospital care or an advanced professional degree (e.g., PhD, MD, CPA, LLB) are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology desirable
• 2-3 years working with medical metrics and analysis is highly desirable.
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills required with strong analytical and problem solving skills with demonstrated staff management and project management. Attention to details and instructions, prioritize workload, tasks and projects, input transactions and generate reports accurately, follow up and update work on a daily basis.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing look-ahead reports and documents required for program management, scheduling, reporting, and pricing.
• Experience in Workday, and Deltek/Costpoint time and accounting is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in working with multiple departments to develop specialized software for improved and efficient performance within the program.
• Participate in training, (including HIPAA training)
• Have and maintain current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Must have recent experience in the position that is being applied for, for at least 6 months out of the past year.

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver's License
• Must have a current U.S. Passport.
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
• Work hours are based on a 45 hr. work week; typically five 9 hour days but other variations may apply.
• Work hours may frequently change or require workday longer than 9 hours.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

• Required to be confirmed by a medical examination to be "medically and dentally fit" in accordance Acuity Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.
• No conditions that would prevent the wear of personal protective equipment; including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor and chemical/biological protective garments or conditions that would preventthe capability of donning, lifting, or carrying of up to 70 lbs. of referenced gear while running to a bunker or protected area in the face of perceived or imminent danger.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Iraq is required by surface or air.
• The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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