Chief Deputy Director Health Care Agency

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to and under general direction of the Director of the Health Care Agency (HCA Director) and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer of the Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital and the Chief Executive Officer for the Ambulatory Care System the incumbent is responsible for planning implementation and administration of all policies programs and services related to the County of Ventura Health Care Agency. This position will also provide executive-level technical policy administrative operational strategic and fiscal direction and advice as delegated by the HCA Director and act as the HCA Director in their absence.

SECOND-IN-COMMAND LEADING INNOVATION COMPLIANCE AND SERVICE DELIVERY

As the Chief Deputy Director of the Health Care Agency you will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the health and well-being of the community through visionary leadership and operational excellence. Partnering closely with the HCA Director you will drive strategic initiatives oversee complex program operations and ensure regulatory compliance while acting as the agencys principal administrator in non-clinical matters. This dynamic role commands responsibility for workforce planning organizational development and budget managementall critical to delivering high-impact health services. You will represent the agency at the highest levels within government community and healthcare sectors fostering collaboration and innovation. If you are a strategic results-driven executive with a passion for health care delivery and a proven track record of transformative leadership this is an extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Typical Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge skills and abilities. Select examples of combinations or education and experience which reflect the required knowledge skills and abilities are as follows:

A bachelors degree in psychology health sciences economics health administration nursing business administration public health or a related field and five (5) years of executive-level health care management experience in in a public sector health care setting.

Or

A graduate degree in health administration business administration public administration public health public policy or related field and three (3) years executive-level health care management experience in in a public sector health care setting.

Or

A medical degree and three (3) years of executive-level health care management experience in in a public sector health care setting.

Other Requirements

• Possession of a valid California drivers license by the date of appointment.
• Completion of and passing a thorough background investigation which may include a CA DOJ and FBI Live Scan.

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a public healthcare system and knowledge of the operation of public hospitals and ambulatory care clinics particularly federally qualified health centers are highly desirable.
• Masters degree in health administration business administration public administration or a related field.

Experience including:

• Lean Six Sigma methodologies;
• Managing public sector budgets and reporting on financial matters;
• Developing and implementing public policies.
• Leadership in a safety-net healthcare setting
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal/Medicaid and Medicare programs
• Understanding of CalAIM and FQHC payment models
• Value-based contracting
• Management of public health emergencies

Supplemental Information:

Work is primarily performed in an office environment but the incumbent will be required to meet with various departments/agencies business and community groups the public and outside vendors. Some travel primarily within the state is also required.

This is an at-will position exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.

TO APPLY

To apply for this exceptional career opportunity please send a resume and a cover letter that illustrates examples of your experience with all of the following:

• Your experience with health care administration and operations.
• Your experience managing programs you developed including the operational budget administration and scope of the work.
• Your experience leading and managing staff including the titles sizes and functions of staff you have supervised.

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