Job Summary:
This position works under the coordination and by direction of the K’ima:w Medical Center Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) may provide line management and operation of a comprehensive health care delivery system, including public health, health prevention, and the referral process. The COO acts as a secondary lead in development of K’ima:w Medical Center (KMC) 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 KMC be attained. The work may involve lobbying various federal, state, and local agencies for cooperation in funding, program development, and participation in regional and national committees for rulemaking. This position may also act as a secondary public relations representative of the K’ima:w Medical Center when dealing with media outlets, emergency response units, or ad hoc committees that concern public health, wellness, or disasters. The COO, under the direction of the CEO, provides leadership and direction in ensuring the efficient, economical, and effective utilization of KMC resources to meet the identified needs of the service area through quality medical care and health service programs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master's degree from four-year college or university, with major study in health care administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration, MPH preferred; and at least five year's experience with Native American Programs which include health care administration, budgets, supervision, and work with tribal organizations and communities; OR,
- Bachelor degree from four-year college or university, with major study in health care administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration; and at least five years executive experience (CEO, COO, or similar key staff management position with operational authority, not program level) in the operation of a complex health care organization; OR,
- If no degree, at least ten years executive experience (CEO, COO, or similar key staff management position with operational authority, not program level) in the operation of a complex health care organization
Operation of Native American Programs for health care preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Current CPR, or obtain within 30 days of employment
Salary Range:
DOE
Open until filled