Arizona Association of Community Healthcare Centers
Position Description:
Job Description
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Reports to: Board of Directors
Originating Date: 3/2003
Revision Date: 3/2009
FLSA Status: Exempt
Primary Purpose
Under the Direction of the Board of Directors, is responsible for overall administration and management of AACHC including advocacy, membership services and development, finance/budget, and administration of programs and their respective grants/contracts.
Essential Functions
Advocacy
- Coordinate legislative and lobbying efforts with state, local and federal agencies.
- Coordinate and plan advocacy initiatives with other organizations including the hospital association, medical societies and others with an interest in health care, including AHCCCS and ADHS.
- Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local bills, statutes, regulations and/or policies to determine their impact on AACHC member programs and access to primary care services.
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with legislators, legislative staff, other health care providers and organizations in support of the AACHC’s mission and strategic priorities.
Finance/Budget
- Develop annual budget and monitor performance in relation to the budget.
- Ensure business and financial operations are in accordance with AACHC policies and procedures.
- Oversee preparation of monthly financial reports and their presentation to the Board Finance Committee and Board of Directors. Coordinate annual external financial audit in accordance with government regulations.
- Oversee submission of required federal, state, and local reports, including, but not limited to, the FSR, PSC 272 and IRS 990.
- Develop grant proposals to fund activities in support of the AACHC’s mission and strategic priorities.
Program Administration
- Monitor program performance to ensure performance is in accordance with program objectives and AACHC overall strategic priorities.
Membership Services & Development
- Coordinate organization of Board and Board Committee meetings, including preparation of materials and background information.
- Coordinate strategic planning activities.
- Attend and provide staff support for Board meetings and activities.
- Develop work plans and/or programs and conferences that support technical needs of member organizations.
- Coordinate outreach activities to recruit and retain members.
Other
- Conduct annual CEO visits at Community Health Center sites throughout Arizona.
Supervisory and Personnel Management Responsibilities:
Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise employees; is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the association. Also directly supervises non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training and professional development of employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Related Information:
Physical and Environmental:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performs essential functions in a climate-controlled office setting requiring frequent use of office technology requiring ability to perform keyboard related tasks. Functions performed require the ability to regularly stand, walk, talk and hear, stoop, bend and reach; additional, functions include lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying light to medium weight objects (up to approximately 25 pounds) on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Routinely required to operate a motor vehicle to attend program functions.
Competencies:
1. Demonstrated ability and experience in sound financial management and budget oversight.
2. Demonstrated understanding of government operations, legislative processes and lobbying strategies.
3. Demonstrated ability to establish relationships with government appointed and elected officials.
4. Knowledge and understanding of health care issues and re-imbursement systems.
5. Strong communication skills, including, verbal, written and excellent formal presentation skills before both small and large groups.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of grant administration.
7. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Boards of Directors.
8. Demonstrated ability to establish strategic plans for organizations.
9. Knowledgeable in community based health care delivery systems and/or healthcare environment.
10. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse interest groups.
11. Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of individuals to gain support and interest for AACHC’s objectives.
12. Demonstrated knowledge of health care industry and related reimbursement issues.
13. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of a variety of federal, state and local resources, programs and services targeted towards under-served community locations.
14. Demonstrated ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision in the efficient and thorough completion of tasks.
15. Demonstrated ability to hire, develop, motivate and counsel subordinates.
16. Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks, assignments and projects to meet established quality and time requirements.
17. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make decisions, stay focused and achieve results.
18. Demonstrated ability and interest in community involvement, attendance at community events, working extended hours when needed, and traveling in and out of state as required.
19. Demonstrated ability to use intermediate functions and features of the MSOffice suite including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications.
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Behavioral Demands Of The Position: The focus of this job is on achieving results that are aligned with the larger picture of the organization and its strategic goals. Initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions, is the key to achieving the performance objectives of this job. Because environmental and organizational conditions change rapidly, the work involves innovation and creativity in generating ideas for quick response. Decision-making is focused on implementing practical, timely solutions.
The job requires getting things done quickly and handling a variety of activities. Self-assurance, and the confidence to purposely drive toward results while constantly problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others is essential. A leadership style that is firm and goal oriented, and yet motivates, trains, and engages others in an enthusiastic way is important. The emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups requires an outgoing, poised and persuasive communication style.
Because the pace of the work is faster than average, the ability to learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognizing and adapting to changing conditions is critical. The scope of the job may require effective delegation to proven people. Especially routine and repetitive details should be delegated but with responsibility for follow up and accountability for timely results.
While the job requires the ability to act independently, a sense of urgency and the confidence to handle a variety of challenges, a full commitment to the success of the business and high standards of achievement are expected in this position. The emphasis is on results, and effective systems that achieve results through and with people, rather than on the details of implementation.
The job environment is flexible, constantly changing and provides growth opportunity, recognition and reward for the achievement of business results.
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JOB CHARACTERISTICS
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Below are the salient job characteristics, summarized and categorized. For best success, find candidates who thrive in the environment described below.
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Pace and Variety of Activities
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Sense of urgency for goal achievement
Varied activities
Multiple, simultaneous projects
Multi-tasking
Fast-paced environment
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Focus
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Results focus
Idea generation, innovative and creative problem solving
Rapport and relationship building focused on achieving results
Engage commitment of others
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Decision-Making
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Problem solving orientation
Risk taking
Action-oriented and somewhat collaborative decision-making
Quick decision making in response to changing conditions
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Communication and Collaboration
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Extroverted, confident, enthusiastic, persuasive
Influences, stimulates others to action
Collaboration focused on results
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Delegation and Leadership Style
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Authoritative leadership based on generalist expertise, knowledge of systems
Directive leadership to assure business results are achieved
Delegation of details as necessary, with follow up on timeliness and quality
Accountability for results
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree; Masters in health care administration, business administration or related area preferred, with ten to fifteen years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
Five to ten years of executive management and leadership experience.
Five to ten years of experience working with Board of Directors.
Recent experience leading or managing a health-related organization.
Note: Must have valid drivers license, reliable transportation and current automobile insurance coverage.
Confidential inquires and candidate nominations may be directed to:
Kathy Powell-Florip, President
Alliance Search Management, Inc.
The Woodlands, Texas / Fort Collins, Colorado
kathy@alliancesearch.com / 800.208.6089 / 970.229.5887
www.alliancesearch.com
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