This position oversees Clarian Health's public relations efforts, with a strong emphasis on media relations, community relations and social media. Works with the Director of Corporate Communications to direct the strategic planning and coordination of the placement of media coverage locally, statewide and nationally. Oversees team's public relations planning and measurement efforts. Coordinates public relations, public affairs and community relation goals to enhance existing collaboration and communication among the internal departments and constituencies as well as the community at-large. Serves as an organization spokesperson and trains and evaluates other spokespersons. This position exists to assist the Director in planning, directing and overall operation of the area. Accountable for day-to-day operations of unit(s) or center(s) through implementation of strategy, policy, direction and action plans. The incumbent will manage the ongoing analysis, development, and implementation of methods and systems to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of services and functions. Accountable for driving preeminence throughout the assigned area. Preeminence is being acknowledged as a leader in quality, clinical care, education and research by your peers. Acts as a partner of the Clarian leadership team and participates in the strategic planning and the attainment of goals for area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Requires a Bachelors degree in PR, Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Requires progressive experience in public relations typically gained through seven to ten years of experience.
• Requires knowledge of health policy and health trends.
• Requires knowledge of publicly-funded health programs and issues.
• Requires knowledge of federal and state government functions.
• Requires strong knowledge of clinical and administrative operations.
• Requires demonstrated excellence in public relations.
• Requires strong ability to transform analysis into action plans.
• Requires ability to plan and manage the utilization of resources.
• Requires ability to take initiative and meet objectives.
• Requires demonstrated leadership skills (inspiring, problem solving, communication across multiple organizations, executing).
• Requires strong communication and relationship-building skills with all levels of employees and management.
• Requires experience managing multiple complex projects involving multiple customers.
• Requires the ability and skill sets to champion Leading to Preeminence.
• Requires superior people management and leadership competencies with proven problem resolution and facilitation skills.
• Requires the ability to facilitate and lead work groups.
• Requires a blend of management skills with technical expertise proven by superior planning, decision-making, negotiation, leadership and financial management skills/knowledge with a focus to adding value to the bottom line of the business fostering a preeminent healthcare environment.
• Requires interpersonal; negotiation, including problem solving and analytical skills, and presentation skills; with the ability to lead groups and programs.
• Requires knowledge of state and national regulatory agency guidelines.
• Requires the ability to pioneer effective quality improvement initiatives that reflect on the corporate scorecard.
• Requires experience preparing and adhering to Service Level Agreements with stakeholders/customers.
• Requires knowledge of state and federal laws relative to assigned area.

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