Chief Executive Officer

Locations: Hoopa, CA

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$146,000 to $186,000 / Per Year

Open Period:6/7/2024 to 6/28/2024

Summary:This position is responsible for the development of a comprehensive Rural Health Care delivery system in cooperation with the Hoopa Tribal Leaders utilizing IHS and other funding resources, namely generated third-party revenue and grants. The work involves line management and operation of a comprehensive health care delivery organization including primary care, public health, dental, behavioral health, medication assisted treatment (MAT), ambulance, pharmacy, radiology, lab, specialties, referrals, support services, and more. Directs all functions of K'ima:w Medical Center health care programs in keeping with the overall policies established by the Governing Board, and in compliance with regulatory guidelines, in order that the strategic objectives of K'ima:w Medical Center can be attained; provides leadership and direction in ensuring the efficient, economical, and effective utilization of KMC resources to meet the identified needs of the service region through quality medical care and health service programs.

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Duties:Responsible for the overall operation of the K'ima:w Medical Center Rural Ambulatory Care Facility and other KMC health care programs, the implementation of established policies, and liaison with the Governing Board, Departmental Managers, KMC Staff, Partnering Agencies and the community at large. Ensures that the K'ima:w Medical Center is properly manned with qualified personnel and resources.

Strives to provide Indian preference in its hiring, staff development, and training program. Establishes formal means of accountability from managers. Oversee the preparation of reports for and attends meetings with the Governing Board regarding the total activities of KMC as well as legislative developments which will affect the provision of health care.

Informs and advises Governing Board regarding current trends, problems, and activities in health care to facilitate policymaking. Recommends clinic policy positions to the Governing Board regarding legislation, government, administrative policy, and other matters of public policy. Participates with the Governing Board in establishing strategic objectives for KMC based on the identified needs of the community.

Develop, implement, and evaluate the organization's growth strategies Participates and in establishing and revising long-range plans which support KMC's philosophy and general objectives. Ensures and monitors a system of responsible accounting, including budget and internal controls. Serves as chief negotiator for the K'ima:w Medical Center at all contract negotiations.

Serves as Incident Commander and lead communicator for all KMC-related emergencies unless otherwise delegated and agreed upon. Responsible for all public relations activities for KMC. Acts as liaison official with various state, county, and federal agencies for the K'ima:w Medical Center.

Must observe and adapt the local operation to Tribal, Federal, and State policies, regulations, rules, etc. Tribal input is required in health care planning and must be considered in health care operation. Must address the complexities that arise from the special and peculiar nature that Indian Tribes and reservations as sovereign nations present with state and local relationships on health and administrative matters on a continuing basis.

Serves as Special Projects Coordinator for the K'ima:w Medical Center. These projects can range from identifying and securing new program development fun

Qualifications:Master's Degree (Doctorate preferred) in hospital/clinic administration, public health administration, medical field, or related fields such as business or public administration. Training and/or coursework in health care administration; and at least five years executive or director level experience in health care administration with Native American Programs.

Work Type:Permanent, Full