Chief Executive Officer

What You'll Do

• Provide visionary leadership for CHAD, the Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN), and the Clinically Integrated Network (CIN).

• Partner with the Board to advance strategic priorities and support effective governance.

• Creates and maintains a high-performance organizational culture focused on collaboration, accountability, innovation, and service excellence

• Provides leadership development opportunities for staff and future organizational leaders.

• Lead advocacy initiatives and represent CHAD with policymakers, funders, and healthcare leaders.

• Strengthen member engagement and cultivate strategic partnerships across the Dakotas.

• Ensure strong fiscal management, compliance, grant oversight, and organizational sustainability.

• Advance workforce development and support data-driven decision-making across member organizations.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, public policy, or related field; master's degree preferred.

• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in community health, healthcare, public health, or a related sector.

• Proven success in strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and financial stewardship.

• Experience leading complex organizations, programs, or multi-site operations.

• Knowledge of healthcare systems, financing, and community-based care in the Dakotas.

Why CHAD?

For more than 35 years, CHAD has championed access to affordable, high-quality healthcare across North and South Dakota. Joining CHAD means joining a mission-driven organization dedicated to healthier communities and stronger healthcare systems.

Exceptional Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

• Retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match

• Generous paid leave and 11 paid holidays

• Remote work environment

• Wellness time and office stipend

• Meaningful work that improves healthcare access across The Dakotas!

Location & Travel

This remote position must be based in North Dakota or South Dakota and includes regular travel throughout the Dakotas, along with occasional regional and national travel to meetings and conferences. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Hiring Range

The anticipated starting hiring range for this position is $130,000 - 150,000 annually, dependent on experience and qualifications. Candidates whose experience, skills, and credentials exceed the requirements of the role are encouraged to apply. Compensation above the stated hiring range may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Apply Today

If you are a visionary leader ready to shape the future of community health, strengthen healthcare access, and drive meaningful, lasting impact across North Dakota and South Dakota, we invite you to consider this exceptional opportunity, and Apply Today!

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