Executive Director

Oversees the direction and implementation of health programs serving members of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and the surrounding community

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

(Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan management at any time.)

• Plans and administers the delivery of health services as approved by the Tribal Council
• Develops and maintains close interagency working relationships with Federal, State and local public officials, executives of community based organizations, and community leaders and groups
• Oversees the operation of the Sycuan Health Center within the framework and policies established by the Tribal Council
• Reviews, evaluates and monitors the performance and achievements of the SHC, its personnel and consultants, for compliance with overall program objectives
• Implements and maintains policies and procedures to ensure the confidence and privacy of the Tribal Council, staff and patient communications and records
• Recommends policy changes as needed to the Tribal Council
• Provides periodic and on-going reports to the Tribal Council on the operations, challenges, opportunities, fiscal condition and future projections of SHC
• Recommends and implements, within budgets and policies established by the Tribal Council, procedures that will facilitate achievement of SHC established goals and objectives
• Recommends SHC plans and goals to secure revenue opportunities that will support the approved budget
• Reviews Health Center budgets with Financial Operations Controller in preparation for Tribal Council review
• Monitors staff performance, provides team members with regular feedback and performance appraisals and conducts disciplinary actions as needed
• Establishes staffing requirements and interviews and selects qualified candidates as needed
• Negotiates with funding organizations to optimize SHC funding opportunities
• Participates in negotiations with provider organizations to optimize pricing levels for SHC
• Reviews and plans methods of payment to professional and institutional health care providers
• Reviews and implements the fiscal year plan, departmental budgets and coordinates staff efforts to prepare such budgets and other necessary data to present to the Tribal Council
• Obtains, as needed, consulting services for program planning, development, implementation and expertise in specialized fields
• Provides the Tribal Council with professional research of operational data to assist its committees with decisions regarding the Health Center and its operations

Job Specifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field or equivalent experience
• 10 years of progressive health center management experience
• 2 years of experience working with non-profit organizations and community groups serving ethnic minorities, seniors and low-income individuals
• Master's Degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Skills & Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, local and private funding sources and regulations related to healthcare management
• Thorough knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles of healthcare administration including personnel management, public relations, financial planning and budgeting
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and make sound decisions
• Ability to develop and execute business and operational strategies
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external contacts
• Ability to conduct effective oral presentations
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide effective leadership and guidance to staff
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to accept constructive criticism

Indirect: All Health Center Personnel

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