Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Department: Administration
Reports To: Board of Directors
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Work Arrangement: Onsite

About Roanoke
Located in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge region, Roanoke offers a combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and an accessible quality of life. As a regional center for healthcare, business, and education, the area provides the amenities of a larger community while maintaining a welcoming and connected atmosphere.

Position Summary

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of New Horizons Healthcare, a Federally Qualified Health Center. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO provides strategic direction and ensures the organization fulfills its mission while maintaining strong operational, financial, clinical, and regulatory performance.

The CEO works collaboratively with the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership team to establish organizational priorities, implement strategic initiatives, oversee resources, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, accessible healthcare services to the communities served.

Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 annually, with compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership capabilities. New Horizons Healthcare also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization in alignment with its mission and Board-approved goals.
• Partner with the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership team to establish priorities, implement strategies, and evaluate organizational performance.
• Oversee financial, clinical, operational, administrative, and workforce functions to ensure organizational effectiveness and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, HRSA, FQHC, quality, and governance requirements.
• Develop and support organizational leadership while promoting accountability, collaboration, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong relationships with community partners, government agencies, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Represent and advocate for the organization and the healthcare needs of the communities it serves.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of senior-level leadership experience in a nonprofit healthcare or human services organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational operations, personnel, healthcare programs, and budgets.
• Community Health Center or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) experience highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong executive leadership, strategic planning, financial management, and decision-making skills.
• Experience developing and leading high-performing teams and managing organizational change.
• Ability to establish priorities, address complex healthcare and organizational issues, and achieve results.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the Board, employees, community partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance, advocacy, and community-based healthcare.
• Capacity to manage challenging situations with fairness, sound judgment, and a focus on shared organizational goals.

Work Environment

This position is onsite and requires regular interaction with employees, the Board of Directors, patients, community partners, government representatives, and other external stakeholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

New Horizons Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.