Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System

Equal Employment Opportunity

At the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, the Equal Employment Opportunity Program Mission is to continuously promote non-discriminatory hiring and fully empower individuals to act within laws, regulations, and policies; to ensure equal employment opportunity, a diverse workplace, and support of the Veterans Health Administration’s mission.
 
VA Core Values
Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence
 
VHA EEO/AE Mission
To assist management in creating and maintaining a work environment based on the principles of EEO, trust, dignity, respect, and removal of barriers to enable employees to achieve their highest potential, thereby providing excellence in service to our Nation’s Veterans.  

VHA Diversity & Inclusion Mission 
Advance diversity, cultural competency, and inclusion within VHA in support of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs “Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Plan” and the Under Secretary for Health’s vision to create a patient centric health care system delivered by an engaged workforce through the efforts of collaborative teams in an integrated environment.

The EEO program vision is to be a highly valued and viable EEO office; effectively enforcing Federal, equal employment opportunity laws, regulations, and policies; empowering the workforce; and eliminating discriminatory, employment practices. 

The goal is to reduce incidents of workplace harassment and discrimination through effective awareness training;

Identify challenges to the advancement of groups with low participation rates within the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and develop programs and/or initiatives to address them;

Resolve workplace conflicts at the lowest possible level; and

Enhance working relationships within the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center through participation in relevant, community programs.