CHIEF COMMUNITY HEALTH OFFICER

NAVAJO HEALTH FOUNDATION - SAGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.•Ganado, AZ

About The Position

The Chief Community Health Officer (CCHO) at Sage Memorial Hospital is responsible for leading the Community Health Division in developing culturally attuned, community-based health programs aimed at disease prevention, health promotion, and addressing the unique health needs of Tribal and surrounding native populations. The CCHO has overall responsibility for Community Health Services, which includes the Mobile Unit Program, the Diabetes Grant Program, the P-4 Grant Program, and collaboration with medical staff providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in a primary care specialty. This executive position will guide strategic initiatives to improve health outcomes, reduce disparities, and advocate for health resources tailored to Tribal communities. The CCHO will develop policies and foster partnerships that empower individuals and families, ensuring accessibility and support for holistic, community-centered health care. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Requirements

Graduate Degree (MSN or DNP) from an accredited NP program.
Unrestricted Arizona Board of Nursing license as a Certified Nurse Practitioner.
Board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as a Nurse Practitioner.
At least four (4) years of experience in community health, public health, or a related field,
Must have a minimum of two (2) years in a managerial or leadership role, ideally within a tribal healthcare setting.
Must have a strong understanding of the social determinants of health, health equity, public health policy, and culturally competent care for native and underserved populations.
Must have exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building and maintaining collaborative partnerships.
Familiarity with data analysis, population health management, and electronic health records (EHR).
Current DEA Licensure.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification.
Valid Driver’s License.
Must be able to successfully pass the Employee Health Program requirements and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grant writing and program evaluation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a comprehensive community health strategy that aligns with Tribal health needs and Sage Memorial Hospital’s mission.
Collaborate with Tribal leadership, CEO, and hospital executives to set community health goals, benchmarks, and policies.
Guide the creation of policies and procedures that support accessible and sustainable community health services.
Design and manage community health programs focused on disease prevention, wellness, mental health, health literacy, and culturally responsive care.
Ensures development of Population Health initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and family-centered care; develops and implements measures for quality improvement.
Ensure programs reflect evidence-based practices and are tailored to meet the unique needs of Tribal and surrounding native communities.
Oversee the Public Health Nursing, Wellness Program, Mobile Unit program, Elder Services, and other community grant programs (i.e., P-4, SDPI).
Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, schedules, time approval, hiring, training, orientation, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
Leads the completion of the community health needs assessment, using the community health needs assessment data to make recommendations for new services or programs.
Works to promote an understanding of the population health programs with a focus on diabetes prevention and treatment; individually, and as a member of a group, participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating the population health programs and policies to meet the SMH strategic plan in conjunction with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Provides support and guidance on clinical and community health needs for the primary care providers, complementing Patient Care Medical Home (PCMH).
Recommends public and community health initiatives, policy implementation, and best practices, and identifies program-related grant funding.
Leading community mobilization, sensitization, and facilitation of community health promotion activities.
Collaborates with tribal, federal, state, and community health, chapters, schools, and social service agencies to achieve a broad base for activities; orients and trains staff of such agencies as required.
Collaborate with Emergency Management on planning, organizing, and coordinating all-hazard disaster preparedness response.
Manage program budgets, resources, and team members to ensure effective and efficient program operations.
Completes data collections to show program achievements – evidenced by metrics and/or dashboards.
Act as a primary advocate for health equity and reducing disparities affecting Tribal and native populations.
Support policy development that improves healthcare access and preventative services for Tribal communities.
Identify funding sources and lead the development of grant proposals to support community health programs.
Supports and implements process improvement activities that enhance clinical outcomes, improve patient satisfaction, as evidenced by QAPI, and/or PDSA, for community-based health programs; in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
Maintain relationships with governmental and non-profit organizations for resource expansion and collaborative opportunities.
Manage grant-funded projects to ensure compliance with requirements and effective use of resources.
Recruit, train, and supervise Community Health Division staff, promoting a respectful and community-focused workplace.
Provide professional development for staff in areas of cultural competency, public health, and community engagement.
Uphold ethical standards, including HIPAA compliance and strict client confidentiality.
Actively engage with Tribal members, leadership, and families to foster trust and identify health needs.
Represent the hospital in community forums, build partnerships, and communicate with stakeholders about community health programs.
Support community health staff in facilitating health education and assisting community members in accessing health resources.
Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting for community health initiatives to evaluate impact and inform program improvements.
Prepare regular reports for the CEO and Board of Directors to communicate achievements, challenges, and impact.
Serve as a practitioner in the mobile unit, comply with the Medical Staff Bylaws, and rules and regulations.
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
Other duties as assigned by the CEO.