We Ah Ww cae RMPS STAFF BRIEFING DOCUMENT 910 APPLICATION a Title: Inter-regional Representative for Northeast RMP Coordinators Applicant:-University City Science Director of Dr. Martin Wollman, Executive Center (grantee for Project: . Director, Greater Delaware Greater Delaware RMP) Valley RMP Funding Requested: Direct ' Indirect Total Ol: 56,710 14,619 ~ 71,329 02: 56,233 - 15,350 . 71,583 03: 58,648 16,118 74,766 Summary: This is a joint application of the Northeast Coordinators’ Group (encompassing 15 RMPs) to employ an inter-regional representative who would serve the entire group. he application is submitted by the Greater Delaware Valley RMP which has been chosen as the host Region. Letters of support from all Northeast Coordinators have been received. Funds are requested for the salaries of an inter-regional representative and a-secretary, as well as incidental expenses such as travel and communications. The objectives spelled out in the application are: ‘1. To enhance the exchange of information and experience among RMP's with regard to similar activities, problems, and/or opportunities. “2, To establish a formal staff position to foster inter-regional activities and thereby effect efficient and productive use of RMP resources. 3. To reduce the burden on the Group. Chairman's staff resources in the conduct of inter-regional activities. 4. To increase the effectiveness of inter-regional meetings of the Coordinators and their staffs. 5. To increase the public information capability of the RMP Northeastern Coordinators. , A copy of the job description is attached. . he NORTHEAST RECIOUAL VEDICAL PROGRAM COC! IRATORS GROUP JOB_DESCRIPLFON GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: (1) Facilitates exchange of information between and among Regional Medical Programs in Northeastern United States. . (2) Establishes Liaison between 15 Northeastern Coordinators to assist efforts in planning, development, and implementation of programs relating to Northeastern Region. : ” . SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: (1) Responsible to the Inter-regional Coordination and Liaison Committee which sets . forth guidelines and duties for his (or her) carrying out programmatic activities aimed towards achieving the objectives of the Mortheast Coordinators Group. The Committee will regularly evaluate his (or her) activities and make quarterly reports to the Northeast Coordinators Group. The Representative communicates regularly with the Chairman of the Committee. (2) Responsible to the Coordinator and grantee institution of the host RMP for , administrative and fiscal aspects of his (or her) activities and for adhering to the personnel policies and practices of the host RMP. Maintains office facilities independent from any RMP but will receive administrative support as deemed hecessary from host RMP. . FQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: | c (1) Must become knowledgeable about all aspects, and components of each RMP's organi- zation and structure to include program staff and funded, projects. (2) Must possess ability to think and communicate clearly and effectively, both in speaking and in writing. : (3) Must be able to exercise diplomacy and sensitivity in dealing with RMP key staff ‘personnel. (4) Must possess initiative and imagination necessary to stimulate interest in the development of new types of programs beneficial to the Northeastern Region. (5) Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with RMP key staff. : SUMMARY OF ‘SPECIFIC DUTIES: : ‘ (1) Performs administrative functions associated with convening Inter-regional . -” Coordinators conferences. . 2) Insures that agendas and sunmaries of meetings are prepared and distributed to ‘all concerned. , (3) Attends at Least one Regional Advisory Group (RAG) Meet ing per Region, yearly, as well as all site visits. yt , Periodically conducts liaison visits with RMPS. ad ‘ Establishes and maintains communication and distribution network to disseminate and exchange pertinent news, information, and data to and among all Northeastern RMP's. a 3 “eage ¢ (6) Meets periodically with Coordinators of each Northeastern RMP to discuss recurring problems and how solutions may be obtained. (7) Gathers information and data necessary to conduct comparative analyses of operatior performed by each, but conion to all Northeastern RMP's. (8) Performs other duties as assigned by Chairman of: the Northeastern, Region. (9) Attends National Advisory Council meetings if permissible. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERTENCE: Completion of a Master's degree prograin at an accredited college or university, or. equivalent knowledge or experience. “Training beyond the Master's degree in the health field, social work or other similarly appropriate field is desirable but not required. ‘ Substantial experience in the field of health programs or closely related fields ch as, planning and liaison activities. Such experience should include: “ (1) Work with committees and a variety of persons such as professional ) : staff in the health field and government officials (2) Development of clear and effective communications (3) Responsibility for performing administrative functions in connection with conferénces and meetings , , - ‘Experience that includes familiarity with Regional Medical Programs is very desirable but not essential.