Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Klamath Tribes operate health care services under a Public Law 93-638 contract with the Indian Health Service. Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services is a department of The Klamath Tribes and is responsible for offering comprehensive, on-site medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and purchased/referred care (off-site) services to eligible beneficiaries in a primary care setting.

The Deputy CEO will manage, direct, and monitor health center day-to-day operations and patient care functions, in compliance with Tribal, Federal, and other applicable requirements. The Deputy CEO will provide strategic leadership and will translate Tribal Council policy into action, all in accordance with the mission, vision, values of the organization.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Strategic thinking
• Program development
• Planning and deliverables
• People management
• Change management/innovation
• Communication
• Persuasion/influencing
• Financial

Knowledge, skills, abilities include:

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability
• Cultural competence
• Expert communication ability
• Strong initiative, decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and healthcare management best practices
• Ability to coordinate and integrate both the clinical and administrative aspects of a healthcare facility
• Ability to manage through subordinate supervisors and multidisciplinary medical and support service staff and programs
• Knowledge of information systems and technology standards
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

Qualifications, experience, education:

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in administration, Health or Business field with emphasis on health services and five or more years of progressive experience administrative/leadership experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in administration, health, business, public health or related field and positive working experience with Native Americans in a related field.