Chief Executive Officer

About the Organization

Alameda Health Consortium is the association of community health centers in Alameda County, California. The Consortium supports the involvement of communities in achieving comprehensive, accessible health care and improved outcomes for the underserved in the county. The Consortium’s policy, advocacy, and program activities have established it as a credible, trusted leader in promoting and improving the quality of health care for our communities. Through vigorous pursuit of community alliances and dedication to collaborative efforts, the organization eliminates duplication of services and ensures delivery of affordable, coordinated services that honor both the health care needs and the cultures of those served.

The Community Health Center Network (CHCN), a sister organization to the Alameda Health Consortium, comprises the eight federally qualified community health centers in Alameda County. CHCN functions as the managed care MSO for these health centers, providing a broad range of training, technical assistance, quality improvement, information technology, and data analytic services to help health centers meet their missions of delivering the best possible care to their communities.

About the Role

The CEO works closely with the Board of Directors to develop and advance the vision, mission, and strategic plan for AHC and CHCN, bearing ultimate responsibility for achieving strategic initiative results. The CEO collaborates with the Internal Executive Team to direct strategic, operational, and capacity-building initiatives across both agencies.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Ability to lead AHC and CHCN as one interconnected organization with seamless collaboration between teams and initiatives.
• Capacity to gain the trust of all Board members and honor diverse perspectives, whether from longer-serving or newer members.
• Humility, integrity, and strong communication skills to build consensus effectively.
• Assertiveness and strategic acumen in public-facing roles, with the ability to build lasting partnerships with external stakeholders while advocating for underserved populations.
• Commitment to addressing the needs of diverse populations and understanding the challenges posed by racial, cultural, and socioeconomic disparities.
• Passion for the organization’s mission, evidenced by prior work and advocacy experiences.
• Collaborative approach to managing daily operations with a highly knowledgeable and accomplished Executive Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead AHC and CHCN in achieving advocacy visions and strategic goals set by the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team to create strategic operational plans and initiatives that develop, strengthen, and ensure sustainability for each organization.
• Maintain open communication with the Board of Directors, reporting significant information, organizational changes, and advising on preferred resolutions and strategies to meet goals.
• Represent the organizations at external stakeholder meetings and community events to build and maintain positive relationships with local community-based organizations.
• Develop, maintain, and advance key external partnerships with elected officials, public agencies, health systems, and Medi-Cal managed care plans.
• Advise leadership on contract negotiations with existing grant funders and identify federal, state, and local funding opportunities to support clinic programs.
• Work closely with the Chief Impact Officer to oversee policy and regulatory changes impacting the organizations and advocate on behalf of members.
• Direct the Leadership Team to implement and operationalize the strategic plan with initiatives that strengthen organizational sustainability.
• Foster open communication with the Board of Directors, reporting significant issues and advising on resolutions to meet organizational goals.
• Collaborate with the Eligibility and Enrollment Team to create or implement programs supporting eligibility and enrollment.
• Work with the Director of Development to create programs and services that provide value for members and generate revenue to support member health centers.
• Oversee administrative and performance monitoring of grants and contracts, including compliance, progress reports, training, and evaluation.
• Actively delegate operational work to the Executive Team and set high performance standards at the Chief level and throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience, with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in health care administration.
• Minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in budget management, fiscal control, and reporting.
• Knowledge of health care policy issues and understanding of social and economic barriers preventing low-income communities from seeking care.
• Nonjudgmental attitude and sensitivity to the needs of communities of color.
• Leadership skills in motivating staff, building consensus, and facilitating positive change.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks involving independent judgment, prioritize multiple projects, manage deadlines, improve systems, and increase efficiencies.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations.
• Strategic thinking and ability to direct complex operations to achieve strategic goals and business objectives.

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree in a closely related field preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regular exposure to both inside and outside environments.