Executive Director

Heartland International Health Center (HIHC) is a Chicago based Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that believes health care is a fundamental human right. HIHC specializes in providing and advocating for accessible, affordable, high-quality health care services to individuals, families and communities who have been marginalized and underserved by the healthcare system. HIHC currently runs 6 neighborhood and school-based health centers on the north side of Chicago. Our organization has experienced significant growth in recent years, and we are budgeted to more than double in size in the next 24 months. HIHC is an affiliate of Heartland Alliance. More information may be obtained at: www.heartlandalliance.org.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced healthcare visionary to take our organization to the next level. The Executive Director, as the chief executive officer of Heartland International Health Center (HIHC), gives leadership and direction toward the achievement of HIHC’s mission, strategic plan, and annual goals and objectives. The Executive Director reports to the HIHC Board of Directors and oversees the implementation of policies adopted by the Board.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Board Administration and Support --Supports operations and administration of the Board by advising and informing Board members, interfacing between Board and staff, assisting Board chair and committee chairs in planning for meetings and assisting in the Board’s periodic self evaluation

•  Program, product, and service delivery --

  • Oversees the day-to-day activities and functions of the Health Center and the quality, marketing, and promotion of its programs

  • Works closely with Heartland Alliance to ensure operational efficiency and compatibility of agency policies

•  Human Resources Management -- Effectively manages the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations

• Financial, Tax, Risk, Compliance and Facilities Management -

  • Recommends an annual budget for Board approval and prudently manages HIHC’s resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations

  • Executes any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments that the Board authorizes to be executed

  • Ensures the proper organization and filing of all corporate documents and records and the timely submission of reports to government agencies, funding sources, and other stakeholders

• Fundraising -- Oversees fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, submitting proposals and managing fundraising records and documentation

• Strategic Planning -- Participates with the Board in strategic planning by

  • Overseeing the ongoing assessment of organizational strengths and weaknesses

  • Monitoring the legislative and other external environments for potential opportunities and threats

  • Making recommendations to the Board during its periodic strategic planning process

• Community and Public Relations --

  • Assures that HIHC and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders

  •  Develops and maintains strong relationships with key health care leaders and organizations that impact the mission and work of HIHC and initiate or participate in cooperative and collaborative partnerships as appropriate