Oregon Public Health Institute

Oregon Public Health Institute

Executive Director Position Description

The Executive Director is Oregon Public Health Institute’s Chief Executive Officer, providing visionary leadership in the formulation and implementation of the organization’s mission, values, strategies, programs and financial objectives.

REPORTS TO: Board Chair

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Leadership and Planning

·  In partnership with the Board of Directors, and staff, shape OPHI’s business model and strategic directions; develop and implement associated organizational, programmatic and revenue strategies.

·  Maintain focus on promoting health equity throughout all OPHI initiatives and partnerships.

·  Develop plans and processes to integrate, align and prioritize OPHI’s work including setting organizational goals, learning from collective experience, communicating results and celebrating progress.

·  Maintain up-to-date knowledge of promising, evidence based public health practices and emerging issues and trends.

·  Ensure continuing excellence in OPHI’s programs, services and operations. Provide leadership

Financial Management

·  Prepare the annual operating budget with input from program staff and Board Finance Committee for approval by the full OPHI Board of Directors; actively manage the budget and assure that the organization operates efficiently and within the budget.

·  Work with the Operations and Finance Manager, Accountant and Board Treasurer to maintain an accounting system.

·  Ensure the development of monthly financial statements and an annual audit.

·  Ensure compliance with fiscal policies.

Resource Development

·  In partnership with the Board and staff, establish resource development goals and strategies; drive OPHI’s fundraising efforts.

·  Maintain and expand current resource development activities: corporate sponsorships, annual fundraising event and grant proposals.

·  Develop new resources including organizational capacity building grant proposals and mission-aligned consulting contracts.

Communications

·  Ensure the development and implementation of a strategic communications plan and tools to champion OPHI’s vision, mission and strategies and to help engage diverse partners.

·  Demonstrate excellent communication skills with partners, board, and staff; work with staff to adapt communication styles and tools for different audiences.

Community Relations and Advocacy

·  Represent OPHI and its work to a broad range of funders and stakeholders locally and nationally.

·  Advocate for health equity and inclusive participation in policy and systems change.

·  Develop and maintain strong relationships with state and local policy makers, health department leaders, health care stakeholders, public health academicians, and other health leaders.

·  Cultivate relationships with multi-sectoral partners to build awareness of public health across non-health systems and to leverage diverse resources to improve health outcomes for all Oregonians.

·  Build and maintain strong ties with community-based organizations, especially those focused on achieving health equity.

·  Lead OPHI’s policy advocacy presence and monitor policy developments at the local, state and national levels.

·  Oversee staff to catalyze and convene partners on strategic initiatives to impact policy and systems change that improves health and health equity.

Human Resources

·  Hire, supervise, retain, evaluate and provide support to staff; provide professional development opportunities; manage employee separations as necessary.

·  Nurture a workplace culture that welcomes diversity, promotes work-life balance, and fosters cultural competence.

·  Implement personnel policies based on best practices in non-profit management. Ensure equitable salaries and benefits for OPHI staff members.

Board Support

·  Assist the Board of Directors with board development activities including board recruitment, orientation, training, evaluation and appreciation.

·  Keep the Board of Directors informed of financial and operational issues, supporting board members in exercising their fiduciary and policy making responsibilities.

Legal Compliance

·  Ensure compliance and appropriate reporting in accordance with contracts and local, state and federal laws; manage the organization’s legal affairs.

·  Conduct official correspondence of the organization and, with designated Board officers, execute legal documents.

Administration, Technology and Facilities Management

·  Assess the organization’s insurance risks and secure appropriate coverage.

·  Oversee the development and implementation of administrative systems, procedures and technology.

·  Ensure adequate management of facilities, building maintenance, and sub-lease.