Executive Director, Mile Square Health Center

Executive Director, Mile Square Health Center

Hiring Department: Mile Square Health Center

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1022944

Posting Close Date: For fullest consideration, all requested information must be received by March 20, 2024. The search will close on April 10, 2024.  

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of UIC, UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 445- bed tertiary care hospital, more than 30 outpatient clinics, and 11 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also integrates the activity of the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

The Mile Square Health Center offers medical education programs for physicians, nurses, certified nurse midwives, and pharmacy, social work, and dental students while providing high-quality healthcare for the community. We continue to thrive and expand to meet the unmet healthcare needs throughout the Chicagoland area. We are committed to serving all residents of the city of Chicago, Rockford, Cicero, and the surrounding areas, especially those who are marginalized. The Mile Square system provides comprehensive primary care for children and adults of all ages through primary care clinics and school-based health centers. Our patients come from predominantly under-served and marginalized communities, many of whom live at or below the Federal Poverty Level, have public insurance, or are uninsured. Mile Square providers care for all patients regardless of their ability to pay

Description:

Position Summary
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and its academic health enterprise, UI Health, are seeking a passionate and innovative leader to serve as its next Executive Director of the Mile Square Health Center. This position serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mile Square Health Center, a designated Federally Qualified Health Center, and is responsible for directing the day-to-day management and operation of the Mile Square Health Center clinics. Mile Square Health Center operates under the auspices of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs of UIC in conjunction with the Mile Square Health Center Co-Applicant Board of Directors, pursuant to Section 330 of the Public Health Services Act. Its primary mission is delivering health care to diverse and medically underserved individuals throughout Illinois. The incumbent is administratively responsible for an organization with multiple clinical locations throughout Chicagoland and across Illinois, totaling over 300 academic and nonacademic employees, with 54,000 unique patients and 153,000 annual visits.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day management and operation of the Mile Square Health Center and takes the lead role in the establishment and implementation of administrative policies and procedures relating to daily operations. These include the functional areas of primary and specialty care, nutrition services, health education, social services, laboratories, pharmacy services, dental services, medical records, research, and grant and development functions.

• Ensures that staffing and operation of the Mile Square Health Center is accomplished in accordance with the Co-Applicant Agreement and the policies and procedures of the University of Illinois (University).

• By leadership and example, establishes standards of courtesy and service for the organization.

• Works with physicians and other health professionals to deliver excellent, high quality health care services.

• Ensures that appropriate linkages are established and effectively maintained between the Mile Square Health Center, the University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics (UI Hospital), and other health systems for radiology, specialty, emergency, and other services to ensure quality and continuity of care. 

• Ensures that appropriate linkages are established and effectively maintained between the Mile Square Health Center and other UI Health entities, including the seven health sciences Colleges, so as to ensure collaboration, quality, and continuity of care. 

• Serves as ex-officio member of the Mile Square Health Center Board of Directors and provides routine and special reports, as well as other administrative services, as necessary. Works with the Board in resolving issues affecting service delivery or overall health policy as appropriate.

• Develops an annual operating budget for the Mile Square Health Center including gross clinical expenses, annual University contributions, and estimated patient care receipts for submission to and approval by the Mile Square Health Center Board of Directors and the University. Manages and monitors fiscal affairs of Mile Square Health Centers on an ongoing basis to ensure the achievement of budgeted results, the fulfillment of contractual requirements, compliance with applicable regulations and policies, effective grants management. Provides routing financial reports to the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and other University leadership, as appropriate.

• Develops and garners additional sources of revenue by grant proposal writing and a thorough knowledge of available funds and health care funding sources. Effectively engages in philanthropic/advancement efforts.

• Evaluates future opportunities for growth and expansion consistent with the mission of the Mile Square Health Center.

• Monitors and evaluates performance and ensures that action is taken to correct any unsatisfactory condition. Cooperates with the University in ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal codes (i.e., HRSA: Health Resources and Services Administration), ordinances, regulations, audits, and laws applicable to Mile Square Health Center.

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with the community, governmental organizations, national societies, and organizations.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree

Five years of experience in health care leadership

Demonstrated executive/managerial ability

A proven record of accomplishment in financial management

Ability to work well with clinic staff, University staff, community-based organizations and patients

Ability to deal with community and political pressures

A commitment to deliver excellent health services to diverse and underserved communities

An experienced perspective on health care issues which enables the incumbent to be a contributing member of the senior leadership team of the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

Preferred Qualifications
An MD, MBA, MPH, MHA, PhD, or JD (or other related advanced degree) is desirable

Experience in a community-based ambulatory care setting

Experience in research administration and the promotion, implementation, and oversight of federal funding

Knowledge of health sciences graduate education and commitment to the training of the next generation of health professionals

Knowledge of applicable and relevant local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, regulations, audits, and laws, such as Section 330 of the Public Health Services Act administered by HRSA

Salary and Benefits: Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. UI Health offers competitive benefits, including vacation days, paid holidays, the State University Retirement System, tuition waivers, tuition discounts for dependents, flexible spending accounts, and excellent medical, dental, and vision packages. 

Application Process: Please upload a cover letter detailing your interest and relevant experience, a resume, and contact information for three references.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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