Chief Executive Officer

About the Role

The CEO serves as CHAD's chief ambassador, building relationships that advance healthcare access and improve community health outcomes throughout the region. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and communities across the Dakotas.

CHAD has been a champion of access to affordable, high-quality healthcare for over 35 years. Joining CHAD means joining a mission-driven organization dedicated to healthier communities and stronger healthcare systems.

What You Will Do

• Provide visionary leadership for CHAD, the Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN), and the Clinically Integrated Network (CIN)
• Partner with the Board to advance strategic priorities and support effective governance
• Create and maintain a high-performance organizational culture focused on collaboration, accountability, innovation, and service excellence
• Provide leadership development opportunities for staff and future organizational leaders
• Lead advocacy initiatives and represent CHAD with policymakers, funders, and healthcare leaders
• Strengthen member engagement and cultivate strategic partnerships across the Dakotas
• Ensure strong fiscal management, compliance, grant oversight, and organizational sustainability
• Advance workforce development and support data-driven decision-making across member organizations
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to promote community health and well-being
• Foster a culture of innovation, embracing new technologies and approaches to improve healthcare outcomes

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, public policy, or related field; master's degree preferred
• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in community health, healthcare, public health, or a related sector
• Proven success in strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and financial stewardship
• Experience leading complex organizations, programs, or multi-site operations
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, financing, and community-based care in the Dakotas
• Strong understanding of Excel and other data analysis tools
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the Dakotas and occasionally to regional and national meetings and conferences

Nice to Have

• Experience with grant writing and management
• Familiarity with healthcare policy and legislation
• Knowledge of community health center operations and financing
• Certification in healthcare management or a related field

Benefits and Perks

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match
• Generous paid leave and 11 paid holidays
• Remote work environment
• Wellness time and office stipend
• Meaningful work that improves healthcare access across the Dakotas
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

• Develop a deep understanding of community health and the specific challenges faced by rural and underserved communities in the Dakotas.
• Highlight your experience in strategic leadership, advocacy, and financial management in your application and during interviews.
• Be prepared to discuss your vision for the future of community health and how you plan to drive meaningful impact in this role.
• Showcase your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including policymakers, funders, and healthcare leaders.
• Consider earning a certification in healthcare management or a related field to demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field.
• Prepare examples of your experience with data analysis tools like Excel, and be ready to discuss how you have used data to inform decision-making in previous roles.
• Research CHAD and the community health landscape in the Dakotas to demonstrate your knowledge and passion for the mission and the region.