Deputy Chief Executive Officer

DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Step Range: 48 ($117,244) 67 ($205,587) Full-Time Benefits Regular Full -Time The Klamath Tribes operate health care services under a Public Law 93-638 contract with the Indian Health Service. Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services is a department of The Klamath Tribes and is responsible for offering comprehensive, on-site medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and purchased/referred care (off-site) services to eligible beneficiaries in a primary care setting.The Deputy CEO will manage, direct, and monitor health center day-to-day operations and patient care functions, in compliance with Tribal, Federal, and other applicable requirements. The Deputy CEO will provide strategic leadership and will translate Tribal Council policy into action, all in accordance with the mission, vision, values of the organization.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Thinking: Vision. In partnership with the CEO, Tribal Council and the Health Advisory Committee, the Deputy CEO is responsible for developing recommendations for short and long-term objectives. Implements strategies and meets the objectives of the Tribal Council-adopted Strategic Plan. Program Development. Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating Klamath Tribal Health & Family Service programs in meeting the needs of the tribal community while implementing Tribal Council policy and the mission of Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services.Planning and Deliverables: Oversight and Supervision. Provide oversight and supervision of individual Tribal Health & Family Service C-Suite Officers, including the Chief Operations Officer, Chief Quality Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Finance Officer and PRC Director to ensure they are developing appropriate work plans and carrying out assigned tasks, complying with relevant contract provisions, regulations and laws; and following the policy and long-term planning directives of the Tribal Council. Achieve compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Quality. Employ the standards of the AAAHC, Inc. as the foundation for health center quality to include patient rights, risk management, quality improvement, quality of care, facilities management, infection prevention and control, patient and employee safety, and other quality management and improvement functions. Change Management/Innovation: Organizational Structure. In collaboration with the CEO and COO, establish and revise the organizational structure of Tribal Health & Family Service to ensure effective delivery of services. Report to the Tribal Council any structural changes. If such structural changes have budget ramifications and require additional funding, the CEO shall be required to obtain the approval of the Tribal Council prior to implementing such changes. The organization structure must make efficient use of all human and financial resources, integrate programs and services, provide effective coordination and avoid duplication.Communication: Community Relations. Work with the Tribal Council and other tribal or community organizations to ensure that current services are needed and utilized by Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services target population. Communication. Keep employees and the Tribal public informed of management policies and program goals. Respond to and resolve questions, inquiries, and complaints from patients and staff. Develop and maintain good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with Tribal Council, medical staff and other licensed or certified healthcare practitioners, the management team, and staff.Persuasion/Influencing: Facilitate meetings. Facilitate or attend required meetings of the governing body, Health Advisory Committee, KTHFS Officers, Management Team, Quality Improvement, Risk Management or other ad hoc groups, etc. Coordination of Services. Encourage Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services and Klamath Tribal Administration programs to coordinate through effective communication and cooperation on joint projects and/or program service delivery. Financial: Financial Management. In collaboration with the CEO and CFO, responsible for overseeing the formulation of budgets and accounting for all revenues and expenditures. Authorize annual program operation budgets; including forecast revenues and expenditures, allocate and monitor funds for investment(s) and reserves.Grant Management. In collaboration with the Senior Finance Director, the CFO, and the Deputy CEO will be accountable to the governing body, public and private sources for health service funding. Ensure the accurate, complete, and timely submission of reports to all required federal and state grantors or third-party payers, financial reports, forecasts, and budgets. Execute such contracts, grants, and commitments as may be authorized by the Tribal Council, or by established policies. Negotiate, execute, sign, and modify grant and contract documents which enhance programs, activities and functions as approved by the Tribal Council. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Demonstrated leadership skills and ability. Ability to communicate the mission, vision, values, goals and objectives throughout the entire organization. Cultural competence; ability to work effectively with the Klamath Tribal community as well as a diverse workforce.Expert communication ability; technical writing skills, public speaking ability, facilitation and teambuilding ability, interpersonal skills.Requirements QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATIONREQUIRED to possess a bachelors degree in administration, Health or Business field with emphasis on health services. (Must submit copy of diploma or transcripts with application.) REQUIRED to have five (5) or more years of progressive experience administrative/leadership experience, preferably in healthcare (i.e., Tribal/Indian health center, other federally qualified health center, ambulatory surgical center, physician group practice, or hospital setting).REQUIRED to possess and maintain a valid Oregon Drivers License, (out of state applicants must receive ODL within 90 days of hire), have good driving record and be insurable by the Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services vehicle insurance policy. (Must submit copy of driver license with application.) Indian Preference: Indian and Tribal Preference will apply, as per policy. (Must submit tribal documentation with application to qualify for Indian Preference).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. It is not necessarily inclusive and the job may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. Management reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, or by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

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