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VACANCY ANN#:     STOI-26-003

TITLE:                            CEO – DAVID C. WYNECOOP MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER

DEPARTMENT:           DCWMHC

SUPERVISOR:             TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL / HEALTH AUTHORITY

LOCATION:                  WELLPINIT, WA

STATUS:                       CONTRACT EXEMPT, FULL-TIME

RATE OF PAY:             STARTING AT $150,000; DOE

OPENING DATE:        JANUARY 23, 2026

CLOSING DATE:         FEBRUARY 23, 2026

 

INTRODUCTION:

Under the direct supervision and delegated operational authorities of Tribal government, this position provides leadership and direction to the Health Center. Acts as the Senior Executive for all Health Center programs and services. Leads organization to provide effective, efficient & responsive health and wellness services that meet annual objectives. Quality of care, fiscal performance, staff accountability and patient satisfaction are key performance criteria. All Health Center programs and services are Tribally owned and operated under a Title V, Self-Governance Compact and Annual Funding Agreement with Indian Health Service. This is a new transition to Tribal management and ability to establish a solid functional health system is paramount.

Responsibilities include staff/team development, policy development and implementation; program development and implementation; strategic planning, fiscal management and overall quality of Health and Wellness programs and services.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Work closely with supervisory authority to develop and implement efficient and effective Health Center programs and services in Wellpinit and all future healthcare facilities.
  • Responsible for implementing a cohesive team environment, built around servant leadership principles and organizational structure that inspires staff success and creates a culture that facilitates responsive patient outcomes.
  • Implements strategies to monitor and improve access to care.
  • Maximizes third party revenue generated from Medicaid, Medicare and Private Insurance. Seeks opportunities to expand revenue streams.
  • Supervises staff per organizational chart and implements systems to expect staff accountability throughout the Health Center.
  • Ensure that all Health Center programs and services are planned and implemented in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and policies and that compliance with funding sources is achieved.
  • Work with key staff and supervisor to develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans for the Health Center.
  • Ensure that each Department within the Health Center achieve goals and objectives by incorporating strategies and tools to improve outcomes, strategic and health improvement plans, core values and vision of the Health Center.
  • Responsible for the development, monitoring and reporting of the Health Center budget and other performance metrics. Ensure that all program areas are prioritizing and assessing budget and workflow to best utilize staff and financial resources.
  • Develop monthly reporting formats that emphasize patient access, quality of care and financial information.
  • Ensure standards for Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) are consistently met to ensure high-quality health care through nationally recognized standards.
  • Assist with the development of Health Center policies and procedures
  • Attend Portland Area Indian Health Board quarterly meetings as available and other meetings in the region to engage with other Tribal health stakeholders to advance knowledge and best practices for Health Center operations.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Must be able to lead the effort to establish a new tribally operated health system transitioned from a government operated entity. Extensive knowledge of ambulatory health care provided on a rural Indian reservation is essential.
  • Excellent documentable, via references and personal presentation, oral and written communication skills with strengths in team building, and cooperative problem solving. Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations.
  • Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the Spokane Tribe.
  • Ability to develop the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
  • Demonstrated ability to be results driven, making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
  • Knowledge and skill in performing department-level administrative functions, including personnel and budget management, procurement, preparation and administration of contracts, grants and agreements and program evaluation and reporting.
  • Knowledge of Indian Health Service and other Native regional organizations, both State and Federal.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the Tribal Council, supervisor, senior leaders of Tribal Administration, outside governmental officials, administrative and granting agencies.
  • Ability to successfully carry out all phases of grant administration, including writing grant applications as available, developing and tracking budgets, and grant reporting.
  • Ability to read and understand technical documents and manuals, as well as the ability to write such documents for use by others.
  • Be computer literate. Exhibit a level of computer literacy sufficient to use software such as Microsoft Office to produce correspondence, documents, and reports.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and objectivity under frequent pressure and crisis situations.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master’s Degree in a Health, Finance, Public Administration or Business related field and 10 years’ executive level firsthand successful experience providing high-level leadership and direction in an ambulatory Tribally managed healthcare setting, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Finance, Public Administration, Business or related field and 10 years’ successful experience providing executive high-level leadership and direction in a healthcare setting that includes budgetary oversight, staff supervision, knowledge of Tribal/Federal/State government resources.
  • Proven history of administrative success in an integrated patient care setting that includes behavioral health, substance abuse, social services and alternative ancillary health services.
  • Proven history of managing, growing and creating new revenue streams that are managed for multiple organizational objectives, including finance, quality, and access to care is required.
  • A strong working knowledge of Indian Health Service (IHS), and other Tribal/State/Federal programs is required.
  • Experience increasing access to care and demonstrated ability to strategically plan and implement Health Center growth is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of IHS Compacts, Funding Agreements and Indirect Costs is required.
  • Experience with developing and managing large budgets is required.
  • Experience with oversight of maintaining AAAHC accreditation is required.
  • Experience working within a Tribal environment is required.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and confidentiality guidelines is required.
  • Current and valid Washington driver’s license in good standing is required with no insurability restrictions from the Tribe’s insurance carrier.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in grant writing, grant management and reporting are strongly desired.

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Health Center Manual, employee of this position, as a condition of employment, must document immunity to Rubella & Measles. Influenza vaccine is recommended for all health workers in contact with patients.

The employee must be suitable for Tribal employment in your position as determined by fingerprint check results and appropriate background investigation. An incumbent found not suitable after hire will be removed from this position.

The employee is required to operate a tribal-owned or leased motor vehicle, commercial motor vehicle, rental motor vehicle or privately owned motor vehicle in the performance of official duties. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.

Tribal Preference Policy: It is the policy of the Spokane Tribe of Indians (STOI) to be an equal opportunity employer and hire individuals for vacant positions solely upon the basis of their qualifications for the job which they have applied. It is the policy of the Spokane Tribe of Indians to grant preference in employment to qualified Indians and to provide special consideration to qualified Spokane Tribal Citizens. The Spokane Tribe utilizes the following preference order while considering qualified applicants to fill vacant positions within the Spokane Tribe: Enrolled Spokane Tribal Citizens, Spouse of Spokane Tribal Citizens, First line Descendants of Spokane Tribal Citizens, Citizens of other Tribes, and other applicants. (Resolution # 2009-396)

 

Veteran’s Preference: It shall be the policy of the Spokane Tribe to provide preference in hiring to qualified applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference who have been discharged from the United States Armed Forces with honor and under honorable conditions.

Confirmation receipt of on-line application submission and interview status will be sent to all applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mail for interview notifications.

 

MUST APPLY ONLINE: https://spokanetribe.bamboohr.com/careers/500?source=aWQ9MTg%3D

 

Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No

 Later Than 4:30 P.M. On The Closing Date

The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Tribal Preference Policy

All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation Period