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Health Care Attorney in Lansing, MI

Michigan Department Health and Human Services Mar 19,2019 Mar 06,2019 Location Lansing MI
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Government

Attorney

Health Care

Min 2 yrs required

Profile

Senior Deputy Director XX - General Counsel Duties : Fuctions as General Counsel for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Serves as the DHHS advisor and representative concerning legal issues and directs the operation of the DHHS Legal Office. Responsible for directing the activities of major programs in a principal department or agency by participating in the formulation and implementation of policies and programs critical to the mission of the department or agency. Organizes and administers the operations of a principal state department, agency, region, bureau or office. Formulates and establishes overall department policies, priorities, perspectives, and philosophy. Confers with legislators, governor's aides, and officials of federal, regional, state, and local agencies, professional organizations, citizens, and special interest groups on matters relating to the department's mission, policy, and operation. Directs the activities of departmental employees in the implementation of programs and policies. Establishes program objectives, goals, and priorities and determines operating policies and implementation methods within the context of overall agency policies and guidelines. Reviews progress and activity reports, assesses effectiveness of operations, and determines need for improvement. Develops budget recommendations for capital outlay, personal services, equipment, and materials. Selects and assigns staff, assuring equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and other employment practices; identifies staff development needs and assures that training is obtained; assures that proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained.Reviews legislative analyses and proposed legislation and determines or recommends department position and course of action; interprets legislation to staff, other agencies, and the public; assures conformance of agency and operating policies, rules, guidelines, and procedures with legislative mandates. Advises staff in the resolution of sensitive, complex, or precedent-setting situations; determines appropriate course of action; assigns responsibilities and monitors actions and responses. Directs and reviews research in such areas of program operations as management systems development, target audience needs assessment, and program evaluation. Advises Executive Office and governing boards or commissions of policy issues and programb accomplishments. Generates public and staff confidence, interest, and participation in departmental programs; motivates staff toward the accomplishment of program objectives; influences authorities to favorable actions regarding departmental operations. Drafts statements, prepares reports, press releases, and speeches on program and policy issues. Addresses citizen groups, legislative committees, members of the press, and others regarding program and policy issues.

Qualification and Experience

Qualification : Must have possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Must have 2+ years of experience as a director of a division. Preferred candidates should possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited school of law and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.

Deadline : 03/31/19.

Additional info

JOB #: 3901-19-EXEC-014-FILL-SDD20GC. Send resume; cover letter and if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).

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