Chief Operating Officer

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position: Serves as Deputy to the Executive Director and assumes full responsibility and authority in areas delegated. May direct a group of services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as Executive Director in the latter's absence.Participates in the planning, development and promulgation of programs, policies and procedures, and evaluative and monitoring techniques designed to implement the policies and achieve the goals established by the governing body and the President.Supervises the implementation of programs and policies concerning health care setting operations and assists in coordinating activities between health care setting staff and Officers.May direct a compliance program for the health care setting in meeting standards established by inspecting and accreditation agencies involving delivery of health care services.Participates in the establishment of formal systems of financial procedures, qualifications for employment and retention of competent personnel, employee health programs and general administrative support services.Assists in the development and monitoring activities of the annual budget.Recommends purchase of supplies and equipment for the health care setting consistent with policies governing purchase procedures.Recommends construction and alteration programs, including acquisition and replacement of health care setting equipment.Schedules, and conducts and/or participates in regular inter-departmental and departmental meetings. May designate hospital departmental representatives for medical staff and multi-disciplinary committees to facilitate effective communication lines within the health care setting.Assists the Executive Director in maintaining cooperative relationships with the community, professional groups, external agencies and regulatory bodies.Participates in the development, maintenance and implementation of a health care setting management reporting system that provides adequate and timely data for program planning and evaluation purposes.Performs other related duties, as assigned. Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Hospital Health Care, Medical Administration or a related program, and six (6) years of full-time experience in high-level responsible business administration, administration, public administration or an equivalent area, or as an Assistant Hospital Administrator in a position of direct responsibility for total operations or major parts thereof in a hospital setting including substantial exposure in meeting community needs; orBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in "1" above; and eight (8) years of high-level experience in areas as described in "1" above. Department PreferencesBuilds strong relationships and leads effectively through motivation and influenceImplements performance improvement initiatives and measure outcomesData driven and results-orientedDemonstrates strategic and operational agilityEffectively communicates mission and visionExperience in health care administration in a large and complex settingApplies a people-centric approach with a focus on staff and physician development and talent managementEffective management in union environmentDemonstrates political savviness Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesCollege Savings ProgramUnion Benefits for eligible titlesMultiple employee discounts programsCommuter Benefits Programs If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.