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Anatomical Program Director

• 513934

• Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Department of Health

• Administrative Services
• Applied Sciences and Natural Resources

• Full-Time (Salaried)

• Closing at: Aug 18 2023 at 23:55 EDT

• Department of Health

Title: Anatomical Program Director

State Role Title: Scientist Manager II

Hiring Range: $88,000- $100,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Health

Location: CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER-CENTRAL

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Anatomical Program Director is responsible for managing and operating the Virginia State Anatomical program. This position will require independent management and technical supervision of the statewide program to include planning, organizing, and supervising operations as well as establishing and maintaining quality assurance programs, proficiency testing, and technical reviews. This position will manage a program budget, supervise professional staff, monitor laboratory services for efficiency and compliance to applicable regulations. Position requires considerable knowledge in scientific principles of embalming and funeral services, analytical methods, and is responsible for the direction of subordinate managers and professional staff, program operations, and budgets.

The Virginia State Anatomical Program, established in 1919, is the only program in Virginia authorized to receive donations of human bodies for scientific study. The primary mission of VSAP is to educate health professionals by providing human donors for the teaching of anatomy and surgery and medical research to the State\'s medical schools, colleges, universities, and research facilities.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

-Knowledge of and experience with long-term, dead body chemical preservation practices and anatomy

-Knowledge of basic medical science, the cadaver decomposition process and human anatomy

-Experience with long term embalming techniques to prepare bodies for scientific study

-Knowledge of dead body transport criteria, cremation laws, funeral services, and death certification requirements and processes

-Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience as a business manager performing program and administrative management to allow for independent functioning, including HR, supervision, purchasing, financial management, maintenance of fixed assets and facility management

-Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with diverse constituents and graduate level university medical anatomy and PhD science program directors

-Valid state driver\'s license is required to operate a state vehicle

Additional Considerations

-Master\'s level education in health care administration, health sciences or equivalent experience combined with education

-Strong computer skills

-Related experience in a government or health care setting

-Experience in team and program development leadership

Special Instructions

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VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered.
Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include
relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check
and the Department of Social Service\'s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion
List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or
completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted
without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and
protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation;
gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and
pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can
be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening
Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date
for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this
application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to
respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Vaughan

Phone: n/a

Email: jessica.vaughan@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth\'s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

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