Chief Executive Officer in Dillingham, Alaska at Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation

President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Dillingham, Alaska

To apply, please submit your resume to BBAHCPresident@spencerstuart.com

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC) provides healthcare across 28 villages spanning approximately 35,000 square miles of Southwest Alaska through Kanakanak Hospital and a network of village clinics. The CEO serves as the chief executive leader of the organization and is responsible for advancing BBAHC's mission, strategic vision, operational excellence, financial sustainability, and relationships with Tribes, communities, employees, and external partners. The CEO reports directly to the BBAHC Board of Directors and leads a senior executive team committed to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive healthcare throughout the Bristol Bay region.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in healthcare, Tribal organizations, or similarly complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, organizational leadership, financial management, and operational oversight.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working within Tribal healthcare, Indian Health Service (IHS), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), rural healthcare systems, or Alaska Native healthcare organizations.
• Knowledge of healthcare financing, reimbursement, grants, and government funding programs.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors and Tribal governance structures.
• Experience living and working in Alaska or other rural/frontier communities.
• In accordance with BBAHC’s Alaska Native/American Indian Preference Policy, preference will be given to qualified Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Exceptional strategic thinking and execution.
• Cultural humility and respect for Tribal traditions, communities, and sovereignty.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and accountability.
• The ability to navigate complex healthcare, regulatory, and funding environments.
• A commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes across rural Alaska.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute organizational strategies that support BBAHC's mission and long-term sustainability.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to establish priorities, goals, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead organizational change initiatives and drive enterprise-wide performance improvement.

Tribal and Community Engagement

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Tribes, Tribal Councils, and community leaders.
• Demonstrate respect for Tribal sovereignty and support self-determination.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the service region through regular community engagement and travel.

Healthcare Operations

• Ensure reliable access to high-quality healthcare services across hospital, clinic, and village settings.
• Promote excellence in patient safety, quality, compliance, and patient experience.
• Support innovation in care delivery, telehealth, infrastructure, and technology.

Workforce Leadership

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, respect, and employee engagement.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing leaders and staff.
• Support workforce development and succession planning initiatives.

Financial Stewardship

• Oversee organizational finances, budgeting, revenue cycle performance, and resource allocation.
• Ensure long-term financial stability while preserving access to essential services.
• Secure and strengthen funding relationships with federal, state, Tribal, and other partners.

External Relations and Advocacy

• Represent BBAHC with Tribal, state, federal, and healthcare organizations.
• Advocate for rural and Tribal healthcare priorities.
• Develop strategic partnerships that advance healthcare access and outcomes across the region.

To apply, please submit your resume to BBAHCPresident@spencerstuart.com