Description
The purpose of the work is to administer and coordinate all resources to fulfill the Pit River Health Service, Inc. primary mission to provide the highest quality healthcare services to our patients making all possible effort to raise the standards of healthcare for our Tribal members and others we service. Ensure compliance will all applicable IHS, regulatory and legal requirements.
Responsible for overall administration and management of the health care delivery system that includes direct care services, contractual services, facilities planning and development. The Chief Executive Officer serves as the organization’s representative at the local, regional and national levels of the health care industry. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for directing and evaluating short and long-range planning; making recommendations and preparing plans of action regarding priorities; and working closely with the Board of Directors in the process of development and implementation of such plans.
Coordinates all resources including manpower, facilities, revenue or earnings, which include grant writing, grants and contracts from county, state, and federal agencies and/or corporate foundation grants, private donations, and any other resources. Serves as principle advisor to the Board of Directors in all issues related to the provision of Health Care services for the Indian people.
Requirements
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.
