SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under the general direction of the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (GDPHSS) Program Coordinator designee, the Public Health Accreditation Coordinator will provide coordination and technical support to the GDPHSS to plan, execute, and monitor the necessary efforts to achieving and maintaining public health accreditation through the U.S. public health accreditation agency, PHAB.

The Public Health Accreditation Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of accreditation readiness assessment, planning, and monitoring, coordination of local public health accreditation activities, and guiding GDPHSS to track and ensure continued PHAB accreditation status.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/DELIVERABLES Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, GDPHSS, or designee, the Public Health Accreditation Coordinator will:

1. Provide insight and guidance to staff on how to interpret PHAB’s “Guide to Standards and Measures Interpretation” and PHAB's “Acronyms and Glossary of Terms”

2. Act as the primary point of contact with the PHAB; and serve as the subject matter expert on the PHAB accreditation process and required documentation. Educate and train staff and stakeholders on the accreditation process, standards, measures, and reporting requirements for accreditation through the PHAB.

3. Act as the liaison between the GDPHSS, consultants, other agencies, and individuals contributing to the accreditation process

4. Schedule and facilitate regular meetings and collaboration with staff in the development and revision of the strategic plan to ensure accreditation and coordinate the development and implementation of the GDPHSS’ internal plan to engage staff, community, and partner organizations in the accreditation process

5. Develop and maintain a timeline for the accreditation initial and re-certification process, including tasks and assignments for the PHAB site visit, and be responsible for obtaining and maintaining data for accreditation reporting needs

6. Organize PHAB site visit preparation activities and present site visit results to leadership and other stakeholders

7. Develop and maintain a database of documents for conformity to accreditation standards and measures

8. Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports for leadership regarding accreditation status; oversee the collection and be involved with the final vetting of documentation for accreditation and re- accreditation; and submit all required documentation to PHAB, including registration, application materials, documents, and annual reports

9. Participate in CDC PHIG and PHIG Component B-sponsored virtual and in-person meetings/trainings when required

10. Submit all required data and information for accreditation; and submit all required data and information for reporting needs related to accreditation and assessments.

2. EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years or more of work experience in public health accreditation. Experience working as a Public Health Accreditation Coordinator is preferred.

• 1 year of experience in program management, assessment and accreditation, or quality improvement.

• Must have experience creating and maintaining an internal project database of proposed and selected documentation.

3. KNOWLEDGE: Must have an overall understanding of the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation process, standards, measures, and domains. Familiarity with Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (GDPHSS) policies and procedures is desirable.

4. ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Excellent English oral and written communication with report-writing skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with knowledge of the use of project management systems and tools

• Able to facilitate meetings, discussions, and consensus processes

• Able to research, collect, analyze, and evaluate data and recommended best practices, procedures, and techniques

• Able to analyze problems, identify solutions, project consequences, and implement recommendations in support of accreditation goals

• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Office applications; and managing an internal database of proposed and selected documentation; familiarity with e-PHAB is desirable

5. TRAVEL AND RELOCATION: Must be willing and able to travel in the US and internationally, when required, with possible long durations away from home duty station. Must have a valid passport and be willing and able to travel in the US, Pacific region, and internationally. The position will require travel from home base for both short and long periods, and possibly to multiple locations under one travel period. Relocation travel airfare, per diem, and associated transit travel lodging between the home base and duty station may be covered by PIHOA if the candidate is not currently in Guam at the commencement and conclusion of the consultancy period.

6. CITIZENSHIP/VISA: The candidate must possess a valid passport or US visa type that enables work and residence in the US and its territories. PIHOA does not cover expenses related to acquiring a work visa or passport.

Today, PIHOA’s membership is comprised of the ministers/directors/secretaries of health (executive governing board) of the six USAPIs, their deputies and Chief Executive Officers of local public hospitals (associates), and Pacific regional professional associations (affiliates). PIHOA’s Secretariat, comprised of executive, administrative, and technical staff and a number of short and long-term consultants, has been tasked to provide technical assistance to the USAPI health ministries and departments in the following health systems strengthening areas: 1) health workforce development/human resources for health; 2) health information systems, epidemiology, and surveillance; 3) performance improvement; 4) laboratory services; 5) regional health policy and advocacy; 6) health security; and 7) partnership and leadership engagement and coordination.

1. Letter of Interest that outlines your overall qualifications and professional experience in response to the Primary Qualifications listed above

2. Curriculum Vitae or Resume

3. Minimum of three (3) professional references - these references must be from current and past employment supervisors based on the last 8-10 years of employment.

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, the consultant will receive a monthly flat rate fee of USD nine thousand dollars ($9,000). Fringe and other benefits are not covered under PIHOA consultancy contracts. Consultants are required to submit monthly invoices for payment with accompanying progress reports that outline the status of deliverables.

TERM OF POSITION: This vacancy is considered a short-term consultancy with a contract effective date of immediately through July 31, 2024, with the possibility of renewal/extension based on performance and funding agency approval.