Overview

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Department of Medicine leadership team in the role of Associate Vice Chair – Operations. 

The Associate Vice Chair – Operations plans, directs, monitors and coordinates the operational activities and coordinates with the departmental staff for the multi-specialty University based Departments and IUHMG (Indiana University Health Medical Group). 

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice Chair – Clinical and Academic Administration, Department of Medicine

Direct Reports: 15

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be selected from a diverse pool and will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Requires a Bachelor degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or a related area.
• Masters degree preferred
• Seven plus years in healthcare administration and/or academic health required.
• Requires knowledge and experience in finance, operations, strategic planning and community relations preferably in an academic health system.
• 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.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our diverse organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.  IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. 

Indiana University Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.