Chief Executive Officer; CEO - Honoka'

Chief Executive Officer

FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) and/or healthcare experience preferred.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a strategic leadership position responsible for guiding the overall direction and performance of Hamakua-Kohala Health. The CEO will provide visionary leadership, drive operational excellence, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. The CEO is appointed by the HKH Board of Directors and is accountable to the Board of directors. The Board fully delegates staffing and operational responsibilities to the CEO.

This is a full-time exempt position. The CEO position is classified as an "At-Will" employment arrangement. This means that either the CEO or the Hamakua-Kohala Health Board of Directors may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or advance notice. This position description does not constitute a contract of employment.

It's important to note that while the CEO position is designated as at-will, both parties are still expected to adhere to applicable laws and regulations governing HKH employment practices. This includes matters such as anti-discrimination laws, employment agreements, and any company policies in place.

The CEO shall be responsible for managing the overall operations, finances, and facilities of the Center in accordance with all Board approved policies, plans, decisions, and directives. The CEO shall support the Board in carrying out its duties and responsibilities and provide information and recommendations to the Board as requested and appropriate during the course of its deliberations. The CEO is expected to carry out these duties and responsibilities with high levels of honesty, integrity, fairness, respect, kindness, and competence serving as an exemplary leader who is able to realize high levels of support from others within the organization and in the community.

The following duties are typical for the CEO. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• The CEO, along with the Board, will develop, implement and evaluate the organization's strategic plan.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare, financial and staffing laws, and regulations.
• Facilitate communication among Board Members, staff, patients, and community leaders.
• Manage financial decision-making processes and identify areas for revenue growth.
• Clearly communicate the organization's vision and mission and build strategic partnerships.
• Hire and manage senior level executives aligned with organizational values.
• Stay up to date on trends: attend conferences, review industry publications, network with peers.
• In collaboration with the Board, the CEO will assist in fundraising efforts.
• Promote a culture that fosters a productive, safe, and positive work environment.

Oversee operations of all departments:

• Community Relations:
• Financial Management:
• Personnel Management:
• Strategic Planning and Marketing:
• Operations Management:
• Clinical Management:
• Facilities Management:
• Board of Directors:
• Professional Relationships and Networking:

The CEO is expected to continuously strive to attain satisfactory levels of leadership qualities and performance including:

• Leadership
• Judgment
• Reliability
• Job Knowledge
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Organizing and Planning
• Communications

• Supervised and evaluated by the Board of Directors.
• Directly supervises:
  The Senior Management Team.

Education, Experience & Qualification Guidelines

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

· Minimum of a bachelor's degree in healthcare, business or related field of study;
Master's degree in a related field is desirable.

· Previous Management experience in FQHC, Rural Health Center or equivalent.

· Minimum of five years of medical/healthcare management experience or equivalent experience sufficient to satisfy the Board of Directors that the job can be performed satisfactorily.

· Demonstrated abilities in program development and operation, community relations, employee relations, grants, financial management and public speaking.

· Familiarity with healthcare delivery and financing trends and issues in the industry and operating environment with particular emphasis on community-based primary care that includes medical, dental and behavioral health services.

· Oversight experience in construction and project management.