Chief Executive Officer

NATURE OF POSITION

The CEO is expected to carry out their responsibilities by exemplifying FMFI’s mission:  “to meet the needs of our patients with care, compassion, and the highest quality.”  Accountable to the Board of Directors, the CEO aligns FFMI’s financial, clinical, operational resources and talent to meet its present and future goals.  The CEO embraces and advances a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within a spirit of teamwork, compassion, and staff empowerment.  In particular, the CEO supports a strong Leadership Team to achieve results.  The CEO must have incisive analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex issues facing both patients and staff.  As the face of FMFI, the CEO demonstrates humility, perseverance, clear communications and a deep understanding of the public health issues facing patients, the community, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a health care setting, preferably with an FQHC.  Experience in working in a highly service-orientated environment where metrics and measurement tools are leveraged to assess results.

      MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An undergraduate degree in public health, public policy, public administration, business administration or related field of study i.e., work experience that shares knowledge, skills and competencies is required;
• Experience working in a nonprofit healthcare environment; experience in an FQHC or similar organization is strongly preferred;
• Excellent written and verbal communication with demonstrated skill in public speaking;
• Effective leadership skills embracing diversity working with all people from all backgrounds;

SALARY GRADE AND CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Governing Board

RESPONSIBILITIES

      ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO BOARD RELATIONS

• Ensures the Board receives timely, transparent reporting on operations, finances, clinical quality, and risk management activities, with more detailed communication provided to the Board Chair and Executive Committee.
• Facilitates strategic planning with Board and Leadership Team (LT)[1] in service to our mission; uses data to develop and monitor annual activities to meet the plan’s goals.
• Stays abreast of local, state, and federal health and other public policy legislation, reforms, and opportunities to advance FMFI’s vision.
• Assists the Board with recruitment and orientation of new board members with appropriate skill and representation.
• Ensures the Board is performing its federally-required governance role and responsibilities.

LEADERSHIP, VISION, AND STRATEGY

• In collaboration with the LT and Board, develops annual budget to make progress toward strategic goals; ensures that annual operating plans align with the budget and Strategic Plan.
• Introduces current, innovative resources and strategies to support the LT in being effective and fulfilled in their roles; helps LT navigate conflicts and holds Team members accountable for their performance as effective leaders; provides encouragement and appreciation to the Team.
• Prioritizes and strengthens the work of the LT staff to ensure JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion).
• Ability to inspire and motivate LT and All Staff toward success, tempered by the understanding that community health is a stressful environment that requires ongoing compassion and appreciation.
• Fortifies the work of the Patient Advisory Committee to ensure authentic and effective relationships and power-sharing with patients for both clinic improvements and advocacy efforts.
• Plans and implements capital expansions, including financing, design, and construction.

VISIBILITY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ADVOCACY

·         Creates visibility for FMFI by serving as a credible and effective spokesperson, both in person and in writing.

·         Partners with the Board on an annual Advocacy Plan and activities.

·         Builds effective partnerships with community leaders, elected officials, policymakers, donors and other stakeholders to solve systemic problems.

·         Serves (or delegates service) on local Boards of Directors representing the interests of both FMFI and the community (e.g. National Association of Community Health Centers, Oklahoma Primary Care Association, etc.).

GENERAL MANAGEMENT, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION

•         Ensures FMFI maintains financial viability to meet its mission.

•         Oversees (with the CFO) all financial operations, including budgets, annual reconciliations, cost reports, financial audits, rate-setting and investments.

•         Ensures (through the work of the CMO, DD, DON, ITD and CCO) that FMFI delivers safe, timely, high-quality care backed up by data and process improvement methods.

•         Ensures (with the HRD) that FMFI is a rewarding place to work with competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities that maximize staff recruitment and retention.

•         Encourages (with the HRD) development efforts to enrich staff competencies and experience, and improve job satisfaction, as measured through regular staff surveys.

FUNDRAISING

•         Ensures (with the LT) a sound funding base for the organization through private and public sources.

•         Understands principles of fundraising including donor prospecting, cultivation, database management, and annual and capital campaigns.

•         Ensures communications (social media, website, collaterals, etc.) align with fundraising goals.

RISK MANAGEMENT

•         Takes responsibility for ensuring that the overall risk management of the agency is conducted effectively and transparently and that compliance with federal, state, and funding entities is implemented. CEO is responsible for understanding risks associated with their area of expertise, and support training/education of staff in these risk management areas (with the CCO).

•         Support and model FMFI’s culture of safety and compliance

OTHER DUTIES

•         As needed or as assigned by the Board of Directors