President & CEO

Cooperative Health is seeking a dynamic, community-driven, and highly collaborative President & Chief Executive Officer to lead this 32-site community health center serving the greater Columbia area of South Carolina. Cooperative Health (cooperativehealth.org) is a federally funded community health center serving the medically underserved residents of Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, and Newberry in South Carolina. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality patient care in the spirit of the Good Samaritan.

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.

As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cooperative Health, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the organization. Your role will involve overseeing the overall operations, including financial management, program development, quality improvement, and community engagement. You will work closely with the board of directors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with the organization's mission and values.

As the CEO, you will be tasked with fostering a positive and inclusive work culture that empowers employees to deliver high-quality care to underserved populations. You will be the face of the organization, representing it to stakeholders, partners, and the community at large. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships and advocating for Cooperative Health's interests.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare leadership, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing FQHCs. A track record of successful management, financial stewardship, and strategic planning is crucial for driving the organization towards its goals of improving access to comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community we serve!

All resumes must be received by Feb 14, 2025. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and professional resume to Thomas Mayer, Chair CEO Search Committee at tmayer@cooperativehealth.org. For questions or other inquiries related to the position, please contact Robert Murrell, CHRO, rmurrell@cooperativehealth.org.

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required in order to perform the work.

Cooperative Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cooperative Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and in every location in which the company has facilities.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, business administration, or related field.
• Previous experience in executive leadership roles within a healthcare setting.
• Extensive knowledge of FQHC regulations and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and leadership of operational program development and management, human resource management, health center finance, accounting and budgeting, governmental relations, and community partnerships.
• Proven track record of financial management and budget oversight.
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement.
• Demonstrated ability to operate within and support a people-oriented work environment and work well with persons from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge in community-based primary and preventive health care.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.
• Leader of process improvement and streamlining of operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving underserved populations.

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