Director, External Affairs

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

Responsible for the strategic and ongoing development of Sutter Health and its regional affiliates' capacity to provide healthcare programs and other services to vulnerable populations identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment. Develops community health programs and initiatives, secures funds for programs and initiatives, and coordinates and oversees all community benefit activities for Sutter Health and its regional affiliates. Manages the active engagement of program implementation, budget development, and program evaluation. Develops measurements for success and tracks the impact of health programming throughout the community while identifying health disparities and developing measurable standards of performance to improve health outcomes in the communities served. Lastly, represents Sutter Health at Community Benefit Partnership meetings and with local Departments of Public Health as well as builds strong relationships with the community, business groups, and local governments to secure support for system community health strategies and initiatives.

Job Description :

• We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Government Affairs Director to serve as a primary liaison between Sutter Health and local and regional government agencies. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with key local agency officials and other stakeholders, attending local agency meetings and ensuring that Sutter Health’s goals and community needs are addressed. The candidate selected for this role will live in the Central Valley and will occasionally come on site for meetings. The ideal candidate will have known relationships with elected and appointed city and county officials in the area.
  Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key government, community and business leaders across various cities and counties in the Central Valley.
  • Design and implement strategic efforts in support of Sutter Health projects and issues.
  • Identify potential collaborative partners and efforts aimed to positively impact the community in alignment with Sutter Health goals.
  • Monitor local issues, trends, and public sentiment to provide valuable insights to senior leadership on how Sutter Health can better serve the community and enhance its impact.
  • Manage multiple projects and resources including securing support for community health programs and initiatives.

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Bachelor's: Government Relations, Public Policy, Public Relations, or related field

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 12 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Established understanding of public insurance programs and healthcare administration.
• Advanced knowledge of strategy development and execution.
• Advanced understanding of local, state, and federal government policy issues and the healthcare environment.
• Verbal and writing skills to effectively communicate with diverse groups such as: executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Make presentations to persuade others to accept a specific opinion or action, or to provide information and instruction.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with audiences across all areas and levels within Sutter Health as well as external organizations.
• Negotiate or exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
• Set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
  
  

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $152,776.00 to $229,174.40 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.