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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Public Health Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field with at least five (5) years of managerial experience in a health services organization, OR Bachelor’s Degree in a business or administrative-related field with at least seven (7) years of managerial experience in a health services organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) programs, requirements, and funding mechanisms.
• Demonstrated experience exploring and resolving community and public health issues.
• Experience preparing and submitting grant applications to federal, state, and private funding sources (including HRSA preferred).
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience reporting to public and private funding agencies.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, co-workers, the public, and professional groups.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Consistent demonstration of positive/proactive customer service attitude.
• High ethical standards and commitment to quality public service, fairness, and inclusivity.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate complex projects and activities, including multi-site clinical operations.
• Capacity to function independently with sound judgment and initiative.
• Flexibility to shift priorities as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback positively and adapt accordingly.
• Availability to respond to disaster-related Health District responsibilities.
• Adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Nice To Haves

• At least seven (7) years of progressive experience as an executive manager within a public health or community health center entity.
• Direct experience overseeing outpatient health clinics or federally qualified health center (FQHC) operations.
• Experience in compliance oversight and fiscal operations, particularly with HRSA or similar federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level management and administration of all GCHD operations, including clinical operations across health clinics.
• Lead mission, policy, and strategic planning initiatives with a focus on expanding and improving accessible clinical services.
• Support Board governance and work collaboratively with the United Board of Health.
• Build and maintain strong community relations and partnerships, particularly with healthcare providers, hospitals, and underserved populations.
• Prepare and develop grant applications to federal, state, and private foundations, with specific emphasis on HRSA funding opportunities.
• Manage reporting requirements to public and private funding agencies, including HRSA.
• Oversee compliance, fiscal operations, and program performance, including HRSA program requirements and health clinic quality standards.
• Respond to Board-mandated tasks and perform other duties as assigned.
• Lead public health preparedness and disaster response activities.
• Work toward the goals and objectives of the Strategic Health Plan, including clinical service delivery metrics and patient access goals.
• Provide strategic oversight of health clinic operations, including staffing, quality improvement, patient flow, integration of public health and primary care services, and expansion of clinic-based programs to meet community health needs.