Strategic CEO – Tribal Health Services

Pit River Health Service, Inc.; Burney (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pit River Health Service, Inc. seeks a Chief Executive Officer to oversee the health care delivery system, coordinate direct care and contractual services, and guide long-range planning in alignment with tribal health priorities.

The CEO serves as the board’s representative at local, regional, and national levels and ensures compliance with applicable regulations. The role requires strategic vision, leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and experience in health program development, budgeting,

Qualifications

• 1. Not less than three (3) years’ experience after graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in one of the following: Public Health, Business Administration (MBA), Hospital Administration, Public Administration
• 2. A Master’s Degree can be substituted with a Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of responsible management experience in a public health or health services agency of which at least three (3) years must have included responsibility both for directing the activities of subordinate managers and for managing program budgeting, staffing and coordination with other health service programs. Experience with Pit River Health Service, Inc. operations may be acceptable in lieu of formal education requirements.
• 3. Ability to do strategic planning, implement programs and policies, and priorities associated with the delivery of health care services in a manner consistent with the health care needs of the tribe and the Indian people.
• 4. Ability and cultural sensitivity to work well with the tribe and the Indian people served by the program. Experience with Native American Indian programs is desirable.
• 5. Administrative experience that includes developing management performance standards, departmental policies and procedures, billing and cost reimbursement systems, and health care grant and contract proposal development and compliance.
• 6. Understand the purpose, priority, needs and mission of the organization.
• 7. Comprehensive knowledge of P.L. 93-638, Indian Self Determination Act and amendments, Indian Health Care Improvement Act, Tribal government and resolution process, Indian preference requirements, Public Health Service, Indian Health Service, culture and requirements for large, complex health care delivery system.
• 8. Leadership ability to direct the successful accomplishment of the organization; plans through multiple health care professionals and support staff.
• 9. Experience in health care program development and integrating those programs in the department into the overall program; developing cost effective clinic programs; creating strategic comprehensive primary care networks and risk management activities.
• 10. Ability to establish and maintain effective cooperation professional and personal relationship in the work situation to gain confidence and establish professional relationships with staff, communities, the Tribe and Indian people.
• 11. Must be willing to submit to and pass pre-employment and random drug screening test.
• 12. Preference will be given to Native Americans in Accordance with P.L. 93-638.
• 13. Possess a current CPR card.
• 14. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• 15. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information.
• 16. Must possess a valid Drivers License and be able to travel occasionally.
• 17. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate functions of PRHS staff.

Job description

Pit River Health Service, Inc. seeks a Chief Executive Officer to oversee the health care delivery system, coordinate direct care and contractual services, and guide long-range planning in alignment with tribal health priorities.

The CEO serves as the board’s representative at local, regional, and national levels and ensures compliance with applicable regulations. The role requires strategic vision, leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and experience in health program development, budgeting,