About this role
Delta Health System is posting this employment opportunity on behalf of the Delta Health Transformation Council (DHTC). This position is being recruited for the Council and is not a position within Delta Health System. Interested applicants should note that the Executive Director will serve the Delta Health Transformation Council and support its mission of improving healthcare access, quality, sustainability, and outcomes throughout the Mississippi Delta region.
The Executive Director serves as the chief administrative and operational leader of the Delta Health Transformation Council (DHTC), providing strategic direction, program oversight, stakeholder engagement, and organizational management to advance the Council's mission of improving healthcare access, quality, sustainability, and outcomes throughout the Mississippi Delta region.
The Executive Director works collaboratively with the Board of Directors, healthcare organizations, government agencies, community partners, funders, and other stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives that address healthcare disparities, strengthen regional healthcare infrastructure, and improve population health.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree required.
Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
Experience
Minimum of three years of progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare administration, public health, nonprofit management, c community development, or a related field.
Experience in strategic planning, grant management, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience working with rural healthcare systems and underserved populations preferred.
Work Environment, Location, and Travel
This is a flexible, remote-capable position requiring regular travel throughout the DHTC service area for meetings, stakeholder engagement, facility visits, program oversight, and other Council activities. Residence within the primary Mississippi Delta counties is preferred but not required. The successful candidate must be able to maintain a consistent presence in the region, particularly during onboarding and the initial period of organizational development.
The search may be conducted statewide and beyond Mississippi to identify the strongest qualified candidate. Regardless of residence, the Executive Director must demonstrate the ability and commitment to understand, represent, and advocate for the Mississippi Delta region.
Reports directly to the Delta Health Transformation Council Board of Directors.