Are you looking to reach the next level in your career while on the Kenai Peninsula?

Seward Community Health Center (SCHC) is a federally qualified health center that is actively seeking a new Executive Director to shape the future of healthcare in Seward, Alaska. With a service area that includes approximately 5000 people in a 30-mile radius, the delivery of quality health care is vital for the community.

SCHC is seeking a transformational leader who:

• Promotes SCHC’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Has a comprehensive understanding of clinical management, quality improvement, and healthcare regulations
• Cultivates meaningful relationships with the community
• Supports an organizational culture that prioritizes staff satisfaction and effective teams
• Strategic project management with a focus on guiding a new facility project

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) services as chief executive officer of the Seward Community Health Center (SCHC). The ED is responsible for the overall operation and management of the health center, pursuant to the policies, budgets and strategic direction set by the Board of Directors. The ED oversees the provider and leadership teams, ensuring that the mission of the organization is successfully achieved in a sustainable way.

LOCATION:

Seward, Alaska is located at the southeastern tip of the eastern Kenai Peninsula, 120 miles south of Anchorage. Surrounded by tall peaks, at the head of beautiful Resurrection Bay, the opportunities for outdoor recreation both summer and winter are limitless.  World class hiking, climbing, kayaking, sail boating, sport fishing, skiing, biking and any activity that includes water and/or mountains lure thousands of visitors to Seward by cruise ship, rental car and train throughout the summer. This position is not eligible for remote consideration.

Take the next step and contact us today.

Submit a resume and letter of interest describing your interest in the position and the community to: Scharla K. Baker, HR Consultant sbaker@skbhrconsulting.com

SKILLS & PERFORMANCE GOALS/EXPECTATIONS:

Excellent Communicator: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the granting agencies, Board of Directors, community partners, and staff to ensure exceptional flow of information in all directions. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, including public and group speaking.

Health Center-focused & Professional: Must have excellent customer service, interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be able to effectively work with a diverse set of employees and with multiple disciplines in patient care and administrative settings. Demonstrated knowledge of the Community Health Center model is required.

Computer and Tech Savvy: Stays abreast of current trends and new developments in technology relevant to health clinics.

Exceptional Leadership Skills: Confidently able to lead and motivate cross-departmental teams’ performance towards excellence, and a strong ability to make a significant contribution to the organization’s overall operational effectiveness. Must exhibit strong leadership abilities, including the ability to model behaviors that support the overall philosophy and culture of the organization, and the ability to foster collaborative team leadership.

Excellent Business/Budget Management Skills: Must have exceptional attention to detail, a strong sense of prioritization, budget development and management skills, successful grant writing experience, knowledge of public and private funding sources, an ability to analyze business operations and make creative improvements and working knowledge of regulatory and legislative environment.

Quality Improvement/Mission Focused: Aligned with SCHC’s values to be collaborative, equitable, trustworthy, patient-centered, and adaptable. Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures, strategic plan, and stays current on continuous QI tools and techniques, offered programs and services to best serve patients and community. Committed to quality improvement in all aspects of work performance and demonstrates an exceptional ability to perform data analytics and to lead performance improvements teams.

QUALIFICAITONS:

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare management or related field required. Master’s degree in public health, Business Administration or Public Administration preferred. Demonstrated experience may be substituted for education on a year-to-year basis.

Minimum of three to five years’ management experience in a healthcare or human services role, or two years’ experience as a director in a community health center or medical practice is required: five to ten years preferred.

About Seward Community Health Center

Located in beautiful Seward Alaska, the Community Health Center is one of the core primary care providers for the communities across the Kenai Peninsula.

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