A Chief Executive Officer provides overall direction for companies and private and public sector organizations. Develops and defines company policies. Plans and directs operational activities, with the help of management executives and staff managers.
A competitive compensation package will be offered, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and the scale and complexity of the role.
Department:
Administration FLSA Status:
Exempt Job Summary Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer provides visionary leadership while ensuring operational excellence, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient care. The CEO leads a multidisciplinary executive team responsible for advancing strategic priorities, cultivating organizational culture, strengthening community partnerships, and positioning the organization for continued growth and innovation. The successful candidate will inspire people, build strong relationships, make sound decisions, and effectively navigate the rapidly changing healthcare environment. Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and implement long-term organizational strategy Partner with the Board to establish strategic priorities Identify opportunities for growth and expanded services Foster innovation while preserving organizational mission Operational Excellence Collaboratively lead day-to-day operations with all executives, directors, managers and coordinators Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care Improve operational efficiency and organizational performance Promote continuous quality improvement Financial Stewardship Ensure long-term financial sustainability Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning Maximize federal, state, and grant funding opportunities Maintain strong internal controls and fiscal accountability Clinical Partnership Work collaboratively with medical leadership to support quality patient care Promote provider engagement and workforce development Support initiatives that improve patient outcomes and access Community Leadership Serve as the organization's primary ambassador Build relationships with community leaders, hospitals, schools, government agencies, and partner organizations Advocate for healthcare access throughout the region Board Relations Maintain a transparent and productive partnership with the Board of Directors Provide timely information and strategic guidance Support Board governance and committee work Ensure monthly Board meetings with a quorum of members Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree Minimum of ten years of progressive executive leadership experience Demonstrated success leading complex organizations Strong financial and operational management experience Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Experience leading organizational change Commitment to servant leadership and mission-driven healthcare Preferred Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field FQHC, community health center, rural health, hospital, or integrated healthcare leadership experience Knowledge of HRSA requirements and federal grant administration Experience working with governing boards Grant development and fundraising experience Special Requirements Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. This position does not require frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required. The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the Center continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer. If the essential functions of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by the employee, reasonable accommodations may be made.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $1.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Vision insurance
