Functioning within the Health System’s mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Vice President & Chief Operating Officer provides leadership, strategic direction and administrative oversight of Lima Memorial Health System operations, ensuring clinical, operational and support services align with strategic goals, quality standards and financial performance. The role partners closely with the President/CEO and executive team to drive growth, operational excellence and continuous improvement across the organization. May assume administrative responsibility for the health system in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer.

Education: MHA/MBA or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Licensure/Certification: None required. Fellow of American College of Healthcare Executives preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of current experience as an executive in Hospital and/or Health System with multi-function accountability is required.

Skills:

1. Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external constituents, and the ability to facilitate consensus.
2. Strategic and innovative thinker with proven ability to communicate a vision and drive results.
3. Strong negotiation, organizational planning, financial management and systems thinking skills.
4. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
5. Ability to provide leadership to physicians, advanced practice providers, and other staff; and the ability to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, external contacts and other executive team members.
6. Excellent emotional coping skills to confront difficult emotional situations and the emotional responses of others.
7. Ability to solve problems and execute on initiatives
8. .Demonstrated ability to utilize technology and a willingness to develop and adapt to the evolving technological requirements of the healthcare environment