Position Description
For more than 30 years, the Samaritan Health Clinic has been serving the Pickens County community. It is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide outpatient healthcare services to eligible, medically underserved residents of Pickens County.
Position: Executive Director
Reports: Chair, Board of Directors
Status: Full Time, Exempt. Some travel is required.
Position Summary: The Samaritan Health Clinic is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader who is passionate about the clinic’s mission and values. The Executive Director supports initiatives of SHC’s board of directors and is responsible for implementing the clinic’s strategic intentions and objectives. The Executive Director gives direction and leadership toward achieving the clinic’s mission, values, strategy, and annual goals.
This position is focused on providing leadership to staff and volunteers and guiding initiatives to ensure SHC’s long-term sustainability. The Executive Director fosters a culture of shared teamwork and works collaboratively with the board, staff, volunteers, and partners. The Executive Director is a community leader who connects and collaborates with a wide variety of partners related to access to healthcare services for uninsured and underserved residents of the community. The Executive Director plays a key role in identifying and developing resources, including funding opportunities, for the clinic. This position also serves as a member of Good Samaritan Alliance’s Board of Trustees.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Management
- Collaborates with the board of directors on routine review of and updates to the multi-year strategic plan and facilitates alignment of the priorities, budget, and staff to achieve the mission and objectives.
- Provides inspirational leadership and direction to all staff. Oversees staff and promotes a mission-focused culture that values teamwork and dedication.
- Cultivates and strengthens relationships with key stakeholders to advance the clinic’s mission.
- Implements effective systems to ensure ongoing program evaluation, to measure outcomes, and to continuously improve operations.
Board Relations
- Works closely with the board chair and committees to prepare for meetings.
- Provides input into decisions affecting the clinic and its staff and volunteers.
- Coordinates with the board members on the recruitment of additional board members and provides orientation to new board members.
- Attends and participates in board and committee meetings.
Resource Development and Community Engagement
- Partners with the board in fundraising to grow and ensure SHC’s long-term financial sustainability.
- Develops and executes fundraising strategies that build organizational awareness, strengthen donor relationships, and increase revenue.
- Leads in the creation and implementation of the annual fundraising plan.
- Participates in securing grants and other funds in support of SHC’s mission. Coordinates with leadership to oversee grants administration and reporting.
- Strengthens and maintains strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, hospitals, community organizations, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to increase resources and impact.
- Directs all public relations and communications efforts.
- Actively promotes and represents SHC in the larger community and beyond to increase SHC’s visibility and support.
Operations
- Works cooperatively with the medical director, dental director, pharmacist-in-charge, and other team members to ensure efficient delivery of quality healthcare programs and services focused on patient care.
- Collaborates with the board of directors to oversee aspects of human resources. Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, training and development, performance management, and employee relations.
- Ensures organizational structure and individual job descriptions are aligned to meet strategic intentions.
- Oversees implementation and routine review of organizational policies and procedures.
- Works cooperatively with United Christian Ministries and Good Samaritan Alliance leadership to oversee the facility.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Financial Management
- Oversees all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, financial planning, and risk management.
- Leads the annual budgeting process. Monitors the budget and ensures necessary financial reporting is accomplished.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree is required. Master’s degree in business administration, public health, healthcare administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a senior leadership role within a nonprofit organization, with demonstrated experience managing and leading teams.
- Strong background in organizational development, strategic planning, and financial management with experience managing budgets.
- Strong networking skills. Proven ability to engage stakeholders, build strategic partnerships, and foster community relationships to enhance organizational impact.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing successful fundraising and development initiatives.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- A dynamic leader who is proactive, innovative, and adept at change management. Experience with volunteer management is preferred.
- Experience in healthcare management is preferred. Working with community health centers or free clinics is desired.
- Strategic planning and financial management skills.
- Leadership and team development capabilities.