Desert Senita Community Health Center, Ajo, Arizona

Desert Senita currently has the following job opportunities available:

1) Family Practice Physician
2) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
3) Chief Executive Officer

Family Practice Physician

Desert Senita Community Health Center (DSCHC) is currently recruiting a staff physician to be part of a multi-disciplinary team which includes medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy professionals. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is an outpatient only position, with 27 appointment slots per day maximum, and double-slots scheduled for certain visits. Call is one week out of 4, and are usually infrequent and never after 11 p.m. One to two years experience desired; bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. There is potential future advancement opportunity into a Medical Director position within the next one to two years.

Medical, dental, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan benefits and moving expenses provided. DSCHC is located in a health professional shortage area (HPSA), and National Health Service Corps Scholar placement and Loan Repayment is available.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Desert Senita Community Health Center (DSCHC) is currently recruiting a family practice nurse practitioner or physician assistant to be part of a multi-disciplinary team which includes medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy professionals. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is an outpatient only position, with 27 appointment slots per day maximum, and double-slots scheduled for certain visits. Call is one week out of 4, and are usually infrequent and never after 11 p.m. One to two years experience desired; bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Medical, dental, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan benefits and moving expenses provided. DSCHC is located in a health professional shortage area (HPSA), and National Health Service Corps Scholar placement and Loan Repayment is available.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Under the direction of the Desert Senita Community Health Center (DSCHC) Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for comprehensive health center leadership. The CEO has authority and responsibility of administering and developing comprehensive community health center programs. Regularly reports, advises and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding center status and policy related to primary functional areas. Represents the Board and staff with all elected and appointed officials and governing bodies, funding sources and donors, community groups, individuals and the press.

Successful candidate must demonstrate and have the ability to perform the following job functions:

· Direct/coordinate DSCHC staff in planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive community health services based on available resources and service area needs.

· Lead all organizational strategic planning activities.

· Effectively administer DSCHC services; develop appropriate and cost-effective systems to deliver those services.

· Oversee health center administrative and managerial activities including resource allocation and all reporting.

· Assume full fiscal responsibility for DSCHC programs.

· Secure and maintain all health center funding.

· Serve as liaison with external entities and ensure regulatory compliance with rules/regulations governing health center.

· Direct human resources management.

· Execute contracts with third party payers and federal, state and local funding organizations.

· Assure implementation of quality improvement systems.

· Promote excellence in customer service.

· Maintain relationships with Federal, State, and local officials in matters which concern the delivery of health care services.

· Responsible for DSCHC public relations/marketing functions.

· Coordinate all Board meetings and Board development.

Other Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, public administration or equivalent.

· Five years experience in health care administration.

· Experience in health care budgeting and financial management.

· Experience writing and administering grants; must possess strong writing and data analysis skills.

· Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and the public.

· Community development and needs assessment experience highly desirable.

For either of the employment opportunities mentioned above, interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references by email to: Fatima McCasland

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