Chief Executive Officer

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisor: Board of Directors

About Common Ground Health Clinic:

Common Ground Health Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the underserved population in the New Orleans metro area, Algiers, LA, and Gretna, LA. With clinic location in Gretna, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to those in need, ensuring access to essential medical services.

Summary:

Under the leadership of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer of Common Ground Health Clinic is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and overall performance of the health center. The CEO role combines oversight of health administration, regulatory compliance, and community leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the organization's strategic vision and long term goals.
• Work with the Board of Directors to establish policies and strategic priorities.
• Ensures that the health center fulfills its mission of serving underserved and vulnerable populations.

Legal Compliance

• Assures compliance with all legal and policy requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services and with other legal entities; reviews and acts upon directives and requests of DHHS and other legal entities.
• Ensure compliance with FQHC requirements including requirements set by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Board of Directors

• Prepare activity reports and work with the Financial Director to prepare financial reports for the monthly meetings of the Board of Directors and assist with interpretation of Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.
• Serve as primary liaison between management and the Board of Directors.
• Provide reports on operations, performance, and strategic initiatives.

Grants/Budgets/Fiscal Management

• Prepares required grant applications and budgets to ensure sound financial management and optimum efficiency of operations.
• Maintains diligent monitoring of all financial activity through the use of a system of responsible accounting, including budget and internal controls, and an annual independent audit.
• Ensures that problems and exceptions noted in the annual audit are thoroughly analyzed and that correcting solutions are implemented.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor relations, grant development, and resource mobilization, with the ability to cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other funding sources to support the organization's mission and long-term financial sustainability.

Quality & Patient Care

• Monitor patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and clinical safety.
• Ensure implementation of quality improvement and risk management programs.

Leadership

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission-driven care.
• Delegates responsibilities while maintaining full responsibility in all areas and monitoring as deemed necessary. Delegates most day-to-day activities to Medical Director, Dental Director, Chief of Operations, and Chief Financial Officer.
• Participates in the hiring process of manager level employees and clinical Providers.
• Perform performance evaluations with Executive level staff, make salary recommendations, and resolve issues that are beyond the control of supervisors.

Other Duties:

• Participates, representing the organization in community and government forums.
• Build relationships with community partners, government agencies, and hospitals.

Qualifications

• 5 Years of senior level experience in Healthcare center
• Master’s degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years in supervisory capacities experience with a hospital or other healthcare facility.
• Experience with FQHC or community health center operations are strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of HRSA regulations, federal grants, and value-based care models.
• Possess considerable initiative and judgement in formulating policies, planning, and analyzing healthcare facility activities and personnel selection.
• Possess the ability to analyze clinical operation efficiencies and make revisions when necessary.
• Experience with governmental grant management.
• Experience in meeting and communicating effectively with Federal, State, and local officials.
• Possess excellent communication, speaking, and writing skills.
• Has strong leadership, financial, and strategic planning skills.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to the healthcare industry

Benefits:

● Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

● Short-term/Long-term disability

● 401K

● Life Insurance

● Supplemental Insurance

● Employee Assistance Program

Common Ground Health Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person