Job Title:
Systems Chief Executive Officer
Company: Indian Health Service
Location: Ogema, MN
Created: 2026-03-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Summary: For further information and how to apply, contact directly: Melinda Iverson, Human Resources (218) 983-3285 The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides overall leadership and management for a newly established tribally operated healthcare system. The CEO ensures high-quality, culturally relevant health services and operations while maintaining compliance with health service standards; tribal, federal law and policies; compliance with regulatory requirements; adherence to funding requirements and accreditation standards. This role directs patient care and experience, employee experience and overall operations, financial oversight, and to ensure the alignment with strategic initiatives to strengthen health outcomes for communities served by the White Earth Tribal Health Systems. This position must focus on strong community engagement and cultural sensitivity to serve our Native American communities effectively. Job Announcement Flyer: White Earth Tribal Health Systems-CEO.pdf [pdf - 236.96 KB] Duties: The following are required primary duties and responsibilities. Builds the organizational culture and image by collaborating with the White Earth Tribal Health Systems Board of Directors leadership, employees, clients, vendors, contractors, government, and community organizations. • Works with the Board of Directors and health executives to establish short-term objectives and long-range goals, and related plans and policies. • Serves as the health system's representative to the Board of Directors, employees, constituents, the WERBC, and the community. • Presents regular reports on the status of the health systems' operations to the Board of Directors, and community, public and staff. • Directs the management of all activities at assigned Health System services. • Enforces and exhibits ethical business practices in all aspects of the vision, mission and strategic goals. • Charged with the responsibility to identify the unique health care needs of the community in which it is served and plans and develops a comprehensive health care delivery system to meet the needs identified. • Fosters open communication, collaboration and cooperations among divisions and departments to create a positive working atmosphere and experience. Qualifications: Knowledge: Knowledge of White Earth Nation's demographics, culture, history, and mino-bimaadiziwin (ultimate wellness). Understand the unique tribal needs of the White Earth Nation's people to exhibit cultural competence in care deliverables. Understanding of the unique cultural and administrative contexts of tribal health systems and relevant federal regulations. Knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, techniques, laws, and regulations pertaining to strategic planning, legislative affairs, government affairs, public affairs, tribal affairs, and public policy. Knowledge of effective public, business, and community relations techniques. 4 Knowledge of tribal, federal, state, and county governance. Knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, and managing fiscal operations within a healthcare setting. Knowledge of community development processes and approaches. Skills: Skills to plan, develop, manage, coordinate and promote tribal public health policy. Skilled in public relations and stakeholder engagement activities as related to high level executives and managers. Skilled in the design and implementation of programs to stimulate continued growth and prosperity. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Critical thinking and analytical skills to identify and resolve operational and clinical issues efficiently. Strong financial management and regulatory compliance skills. Possess excellent managerial and financial skills and the ability to take leadership over any business operations area. Superlative communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate as a leader. Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively interact with staff, patients, community members, and government agencies. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: Systems Chief Executive Officer Who May Apply? US Citizens