What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Executive Officer position at Planned Parenthood Southeast Inc?

First and foremost, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PPSE must demonstrate passion for the PPSE mission. This is a critical and exciting time for PPSE, as the CEO will have an opportunity to lead an organization through necessary transformation. The CEO must also have the vision, strength, insight, and fortitude to lead PPSE through perhaps its most difficult challenge : the tumultuous political environments in Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi that dramatically restrict or prohibit the organization from providing abortion services. Part of the CEO's responsibility will be envisioning and establishing, in conjunction with the Board, a new business model and vision for the organization that will include identifying alternative service lines and revenue streams to generate the necessary financial resources for the affiliate. The CEO will also work with the Board and staff to ensure that the delivery of services and initiatives are developed and integrated through an equity lens. It will be imperative that the CEO be inspiring as the PPSE spokesperson to gain financial and advocacy partners. The new CEO must maintain clear, honest, and consistent communication with the board, staff and key partners regarding operational challenges, opportunities, changes and successes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leadership and Vision

Partner with board, staff, and stakeholders in the creation and implementation of a new shared vision and associated new strategic plan.

Champion the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at every level of the organization and among all constituencies.

Role model and hold self to highest standard for organizational values and function as chief culture keeper through actions and conduct.

Act as chief spokesperson and advocate for PPSE, representing and promoting the organization and its mission and services to the community, media, donors, governmental agencies, foundations, local civic groups, and other family planning, health care and social service organizations.

Partnerships

Explore and establish partnerships with other healthcare providers, academic institutions, community-based organizations, advocacy organizations, businesses and other organizations with aligned missions. Legislators and policy experts are critical partners that must be cultivated to support the work of PPSE.

Fundraising

Ensure successful fundraising by communicating the vision of the organization. This includes identifying opportunities with major individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.

Steward donors into a consistent and long-term financial resource stream.

Oversee a robust fundraising program to protect the affiliate's long-term financial stability, serving as a key fundraiser as part of the oversight function.

Advocacy

Ensure effective messaging by PPSE to describe, defend and promote its services in ways that can be easily embraced by its board, staff, media, donors, and elected officials; ensure that this messaging enhances PPSE's positioning as it relates to regulatory and legislative changes.

Collaborate with other Planned Parenthood affiliates to ensure a robust and sustainable advocacy / public affairs program on behalf of reproductive health care and reproductive rights at the local, state, and national levels.

Healthcare Operations

Lead the delivery of efficient, culturally responsive, and comprehensive healthcare services that live up to PPSE's commitment to providing the highest quality, accessible, patient-centered care that is outcomes and impact-oriented while addressing health disparities.

Collaborate with the executive and operations teams to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of clinical operations, systems, processes, and personnel to achieve service delivery and quality objectives, including the expansion of services. Must ensure all federal, state, and local regulatory standards are met. The CEO must have the ability to manage clinical operations or manage a team that can.

Drive a culture of accountability with clear program goals, strategies to accomplish, and regular feedback. Foster an environment of continuous improvement, learning, and effectiveness.

Ensure the organization remains in compliance with PPFA standards of affiliation.

Staff Leadership, Support & Professional Development

Create a cohesive staff, ensure strong internal communication, collaboration, and transparency. Foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team-oriented environment where independent and innovative thinking and collaboration are encouraged.

Assure the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion efforts to recruit and retain high-performing talent.

Strive to ensure staff have the resources needed to do their jobs effectively as well as access to professional development opportunities to implement changes that will positively impact and enhance the organization's operations.

Promote an organizational culture that emphasizes continuous improvement, teamwork, and recognition.

Coach and mentor the executive team and other team members to ensure all staff are supported in their goals and are set up to provide the highest quality services on a consistent basis.

Collaborative Board Relations

Work with the Boards (PPSE and PPSEA) leadership to achieve near-term and long-range goals, appropriately involve Board members in the priorities of the organization, and work to maintain a diverse board and outcomes that are inclusive of all points of view.

Partner with Chair of the Board and executive committee to ensure a high-functioning and engaged governance function.

Establish and maintain an effective system of communication with the Board, sharing information and expertise. Proactively and transparently provide financial reports, conduct regular audits, and engage the board in the budgeting process.

Qualifications & Leadership Attributes

While it's understood that few candidates will offer every desired skill and characteristic, the following reflects the ideal candidate profile :

Finely honed and high-level strategic thinking, planning and execution skills.

Strong financial and business acumen.

Demonstrates servant leadership versus personal gain and focus is committed to the advancement of the mission.

Track record of being bold, fierce, and courageous while also being compassionate and empathetic in messaging and actions.

Effective and engaging public speaking skills given the multitude of requests to speak around the state, to legislatures, funders, private citizens, and media.

Exhibits visionary leadership by staying abreast of trends, market dynamics, federal and state policy and initiatives to plan for future organizational success and viability.

Possesses a deep understanding of race and health equity issues in the workplace and delivery of care, with a demonstrated commitment and track record of success in promoting and fostering racially just policies and procedures.

Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and developing implementation plans with associated accountability measures.

Previous crisis management experience and / or training given the dynamic and sometimes hostile environment in which PPSE operates.

Emotional intelligence : Creative, with high, positive energy and enthusiasm for challenging work. Comfortable with ambiguity.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Minimum ten (10) years of senior leadership experience with an ability to manage an entity with complex regulatory and compliance requirements. Previous leadership and turnaround experience in a non-profit, and / or for-profit organization preferably in healthcare or health-related / social service organization is beneficial. Leadership experience in a multi-site organization is also beneficial.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

The CEO will be based in Atlanta, Georgia, and frequent travel across the Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia affiliate footprint is expected.

TO APPLY or TO REFER CANDIDATES :

Please submit a cover letter and resume here : https : / / talent-profile.dsgco.com / search / v2 / 21667

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