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PRESIDENT
Job Title: PRESIDENT
Job Code: 5152
FLSA: E
Job Level: N3
Revised Date: 02/01/2010
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
General Description of the Job Class
Effectively lead and direct the planning, coordination, provision and improvement of health care services for DUHS entity hospital. Serves as an officer of Duke University Health System and participates in Health System decision making as appropriate.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Ensure sufficient resources (personnel and financial) are invested in the implementation of the DUHS entity hospital Performance Improvement Plan so that all aspects of the plan are in place.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies governing health care delivery by continually monitoring the operations of DUHS entity hospital programs and physical properties.
Ensure timely, relevant and accurate financial information.
Implement strategies to meet staffing per patient day.
Meet or exceed the budget forecasts.
Enhance DUHS entity hospital visibility in and contributions to the community through personal (e.g., membership in civic organizations) and delegated activities and commitment of resources.
Become a visible entity in local discussions regarding community health care needs (e.g., discussions with Durham Health Partners, County Health Department, etc.).
Uphold DUHS entity hospital affirmative action initiatives and encourage achievement of EEO status in all occupational categories.
Communicate DUHS entity hospital strategic plan to all employees.
Materially improve Medical Staff relations by personal contact with members of the medical staff and participate in medical staff activities as appropriate.
Provide BOT with advanced information on significant issues that may arise between Board meetings, particularly those with potential for public disclosure.
Provide periodic (at least annually) communication to DUHS entity hospital personnel regarding the mission and recognition of employee contributions to the mission.
Uphold social, ethical and organizational norms in all DUHS job-related activities.
Weigh alternative actions and make decisions that reflect the facts of a situation.
Express ideas effectively in individual, public, and group situations.
Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide individuals or groups to accomplish tasks.
Role model enthusiasm, competence and commitment to quality that is desired from all DUHS employees.
Gain mutual agreement on or acceptance of a decision or course of action from individuals with real or perceived conflicting interest.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Masters degree in health care or hospital administration.
Experience
Nine years of related experience in health care administration.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
NA
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of current health care administration principles and practices. Extensive knowledge of modern patient care and management principles, practices and procedures including accounting and finance, purchasing, personnel, facilities, office procedure and records, and specific related supporting services within hospital areas assigned. Ability to analyze operational data and employ approved management techniques to obtain maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Ability to coordinate effectively various hospital functions and activities for maximum cooperation and efficiency. Ability to direct, instruct and advise administrative staff in the approved methods, procedures, and practices employed in effective health care administration. Ability to receive and effectively react to day-to-day problems presented by administrative staff. Ability to interpret established policies into operating procedures which implement hospital programs. Ability to conduct meetings and conferences concerning a wide variety of matters. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with hospital staff. Ability to evaluate concerns of the public and translate public concerns into effective operations procedures.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
