Managing Director, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Position Profile
July, 2010 www.hciconsultants.com www.aaahc.org
THE ORGANIZATION
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) is the leading accreditor of ambulatory health care organizations and currently accredits almost 5,000 organizations. Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an ambulatory health care organization can measure the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards. Core standards that are required of all accredited organizations include rights of patients, governance, administration, quality of care provided, quality management and improvement, clinical records and health information and facilities and environment.
Healthcare Consultants International (HCI) is a for-profit subsidiary of the Accreditation Association. HCI provides broad-based medical and surgical consulting services. Its primary focus is helping ambulatory health care organizations prepare for accreditation, licensure and certification. HCI provides the following services:
• Accreditation preparation
• Medicare certification preparation
• Regulatory and legislative compliance (OSHA, HIPAA)
• Administrative, anesthesia and clinical policies and procedures
• Continuous quality management and improvement functions
• Physician and staff credentialing process
HCI provides economical and efficient consulting expertise to organizations seeking or renewing accreditation by one of the major accreditation organizations. HCI helps organizations realize their commitment to patient care and safety by providing sound guidance through the many steps required toward achieving and maintaining accreditation. HCI consultants are active or former accreditation surveyors with years of practical ambulatory health care experience. They provide valuable insight of interpretive guidance in helping organizations understand accreditation standards and the complex process of accreditation. HCI consulting services are entirely separate and independent from accreditation services of AAAHC. Accreditation decisions made by AAAHC are made without regard as to whether consulting services have been provided by HCI or any other organization. Both AAAHC and HCI are located in the north suburban Chicago area (Skokie). AAAHC has a 50-person staff. The Managing Director position will be the first staff position for HCI.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
General Responsibilities:
The Managing Director will serve as the Chief Executive Officer or HCI and will report to the non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. At present, there is no full-time staff support for this position. For the first twelve months, the position will be half time (approximately 20 hours per week). Post-twelve months, the position may become full time, depending on the needs and business condition of HCI.
Specific Function and Responsibilities:
• Develop a strategic plan and direction for the company.
• Provide leadership and support to all HCI consultants and employees.
• Recruit, hire and mentor additional consultants and team members.
• Develop a strong organizational culture, values and reputation in HCI’s markets and with all of the staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies.
• Develop a marketing plan and oversee the execution of that plan.
• Build a repository of documentation.
• Manage the flow of business.
• Oversee legal matters.
• Speak at conferences and network with potential clients to market the company’s services.
• Report to the board on organizational plans and performance.
Requirements and Qualifications
• BS/BA or MS/MA required;
• Background in business, including strong marketing skills;
• Experience in health care management;
• Strong budgeting, business writing and computer skills are essential.
• Membership and leadership position experience in professional organizations related to health care are desirable.
Skills
• Effective communications, both verbal and written;
• Excellent leadership and management skills;
• Results-oriented, with strong business development sense;
• Ability to interact with clients, staff and the board;
• Creative problem-solver;
• Ability to build and manage teams, delegate authority and develop employee talents.
THE CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITIES
This position offers the experienced health care administrator an opportunity to utilize his/her skills to significantly develop HCI and its programs and consulting services. This is an opportunity to build an organizational structure, including development and implementation of strategic and marketing plans. The Managing Director will represent HCI in a broad base of settings, both to enhance knowledge of the organization and to promote its consulting services. Additional consultants will need to be identified. Executive Vice President and CEO of the AAAHC, John Burke, represents the AAAHC, serves as Secretary to the HCI Board and will assist the Managing Director as needed.
SEARCH PROCESS
This search is being conducted by Tuft & Associates. Submit resume and cover letter electronically to lindac@ameritech.net. Please indicate HCI Managing Director in the subject line. Calls to 773-463-5520.
Chief Operating Officer, National Association of Bond Lawyers
National Association of Bond Lawyers (www.nabl.org)
Chief Operating Officer
Washington, D.C.
The National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL), a professional membership association committed to promoting the integrity of the municipal market by advancing the understanding of and compliance with the law affecting public finance, seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to enhance internal organization processes and infrastructure that will allow NABL to continue to grow and fulfill its mission. Primary responsibilities include all aspects of financial management and oversight, human resources and operations. Initial primary responsibility of the COO will be completing the implementation of an office consolidation (combining the Chicago office with the D.C. office), including development of a staffing plan and recruitment of necessary staff. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Chief Operating Officer is a peer to the Director of Governmental Affairs, manages a current staff of 6 and a $2M+ budget.
Requirements and Qualifications
Qualifications include a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, MBA preferred. Strong operational experience, preferably a minimum of 10 years nonprofit or trade association experience with a minimum of 4 years senior operational/administrative management experience. Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis with previous experience overseeing human resources and operations, information technology, meeting planning, leases and other contract documents is required. The successful candidate has strong organizational and people skills, is flexible, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
The search is being conducted by Pamela Kaul, Association Strategies, 1111 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314 and Mary Ann Tuft, Tuft & Associates, 1209 North Astor St. Chicago, IL 60610. Submit resume and cover letter in confidence to: NABL@assnstrategies.com
CompTIA, the trade association advancing the global interests of information technology (IT) professionals and companies including vendors, distributors, resellers and educational institutions, is seeking an experienced marketing professional to develop, execute and measure integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns, with an emphasis on marketing activity with key strategic partners. This newly created position is being developed to help drive significant growth for the association’s certifications and related offerings through new and existing channels around the world.
Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL (Chicago), CompTIA has a global reach, serving members from offices in Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. CompTIA has an operating budget of approximately $40M and a staff of 148.
The Director, Certification Marketing can be based in Chicago, Washington, DC, or San Francisco.
Requirements and Qualifications
Minimum of a baccalaureate degree (BA/BS); Master’s degree a plus. Eight to ten years related marketing experience required, with proven analytical skills and experience in analyzing/segmenting data to make strategic marketing decisions. Experience in the IT industry or education/training/certification industry strongly desired. The successful candidate will be a strong team player and have the ability to make independent decisions and clearly communicate with stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal skills are necessary, including strong presentation skills. Must have the ability to work in a fast-moving, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with many moving parts and tight deadlines. International marketing experience a plus.
Search Process
This search is conducted by Tuft & Associates. Submit cover letter and resume in confidence to: Tuft & Associates; Attention: Jill Christie; jillchristie@ameritech.net; 1209 N. Astor Street; Chicago, Illinois 60610; Phone: 708-363-9839, Fax 312-642-8883.
Executive Director, Society of Interventional Radiology
More information will be forthcoming.
Executive Director, American Theological Library Association
Search in early stages; more information will be forthcoming.
Assistant Director, AAAHC Institute for Quality Improvement
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (www.aaahc.org)>
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) is the leading accreditor of ambulatory health care organizations and currently accredits almost 5000 organizations. AAAHC accreditation standards include, among other requirements, ambulatory health care organizations’ involvement in quality improvement and benchmarking activities.
The AAAHC Institute for Quality Improvement (AAAHC Institute) is a non-profit organization founded by the AAAHC in 1999. The AAAHC Institute was established to provide opportunities for ambulatory health care organizations to become involved in, and learn about how to conduct, performance measurement, benchmarking and quality improvement activities. Both AAAHC and the AAAHC Institute are located in the north suburban Chicago area (Skokie). The AAAHC Institute’s programs and services are supported by a staff of three; AAAHC has a 50-person staff.
The AAAHC Institute is seeking a knowledgeable healthcare professional to serve as Assistant Director and to aid in the development of the Institute’s studies. The Assistant Director should have basic healthcare and research knowledge and be able to provide intellectual input into and support for AAAHC Institute activities. The Assistant Director will represent the Institute in a positive, professional manner, both internally and externally, including occasional representation on behalf of the Director. The Assistant Director will aid in drafting and compiling surveys, study reports, other publications and help support the organization’s administrative functioning. Other responsibilities include active involvement with survey design, meeting planning and management, and support of the activities of the Institute’s Board of Trustees, committees, and work groups.
Qualifications include: BS/BA required, MS/MA and/or PhD strongly preferred. Fundamental healthcare knowledge, including medical terminology, is necessary, along with an ability to perform basic data analyses. Previous experience in research design, implementation and reporting is required. A background in clinical quality improvement and association management experience is desired. Excellent organizational and communication skills are needed, as is detail orientation. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite is necessary and some Access or other electronic database software knowledge would be helpful. Some travel is required.
Search conducted by Tuft & Associates, Inc. Submit resume and cover letter via e-mail to lindac@ameritech.net; please indicate AAAHC Institute Assistant Director in the subject line. Calls to 773-463-5520.
Director of Training and Continuing Education, Drug Information Association (DIA)
The Drug Information Association (DIA) seeks an education professional to serve as Director of Training and Continuing Education. DIA has a staff of 100, with 75 of those at the international headquarters near Philadelphia and 25 in offices in Switzerland, India, China and Japan. DIA serves as an interdisciplinary international forum for knowledge exchange that fosters healthcare innovation. The organization represents 30,000 professionals in a global neutral platform and has a membership of 18,000. DIA members represent pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, regulatory bodies, academia and related industries worldwide.
DIA is seeking an experienced adult education professional to direct all current and future training program offerings in response to assessed needs. The Director of Training and Continuing Education will serve as a member of the executive management team and will be responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of DIA’s Global Training Initiatives. Current educational offerings include instructor-led, e-learning, webinar series and in-company training. In addition to responsibility for these, the Director will drive the expansion of the DIA educational product portfolio in DIA’s target geographical regions. The Director will also share accountability for the development and oversight of the training portfolios’ business development strategy.
Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree plus advanced knowledge in adult education. Advanced degree is strongly preferred. Knowledge of state-of-the-art educational methods and tools is required, as demonstrated by ten years related experience reflecting direction of significant educational programming, including hands-on training, web-based instructional design and staff supervisory management. International experience is strongly preferred Experience in university, medical society, pharmaceutical/medical products industry or a closely related area is required as is continuing education accreditation experience. Knowledge of ACCME, ACPE, IACET and PMI accreditation is highly desired. The Director must have the ability to interact with all organizational levels, professions and cultures, as well as the ability to lead and develop staff. An excellent customer service orientation and the ability to handle difficult situation with professionalism and tact is necessary. Detail orientation, excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational skills are needed. Approximate 15-35% travel required, including international.
Search Process
Search conducted by Association Strategies and Tuft & Associates. Submit resume and cover letter to:
DIA-EDUCATION@assnstrategies.com.
Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago (GJDC) is a national and international touring company under the artistic leadership of Nan Giordano. The Company is seeking a passionate and innovative Executive Director who will contribute to the next level of success for GJDC. Located in Evanston, Illinois, GJDC has a staff of five, an enthusiastic Board of 13, and an annual budget of $750,000.
The Executive Director manages all administrative activities of the dance company, including fundraising, booking agent oversight, contracts, educational programs and market planning. Working collaboratively with the Artistic Director and Board, he or she will be responsible for strategies to ensure the Company’s financial success via fundraising and marketing. The Executive Director acts as liaison with the Board of Directors, booking agent, and the Chicago dance, arts, corporate and foundation communities. Giordano is seeking a strategic, collaborative, results-oriented professional experienced in non-profit administration.
Desired qualifications include:
• Bachelors degree in business, marketing, nonprofit management or related field
• Three to five years of non-profit administration; arts administration preferred
• Exceptional fundraising skills
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, listening and presentation skills
• Understanding of Chicago arts and fundraising environment; strong Chicago connections desirable
• Change management skills and ability to work with Board to achieve vision
• Can work collaboratively with the Artistic Director to bring about desired changes
Send cover letter and resume to:
Tuft & Associates
ATTN: Kathy Henrichs, PhD
1209 N. Astor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610
Phone: 847-869-2562
e-mail: cmarg@tuftassoc.com
Senior Development Manager, Corporate Relations, The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
Senior Development Manager, Corporate Relations
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) seeks a senior development professional with significant corporate relations experience to serve as Senior Manager, Development. AAD has a budget of $32M and a staff of 130 employees who provide products and services for more than 15,000 dermatologist members throughout the world.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred. Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification is a plus. Five to seven years experience in a fundraising/development or business development department of a not-for-profit organization or related experience required. Knowledge of budgeting and financial management is also needed. A minimum of two years of effective grant writing experience is sought. Association and/or medically-related entity experience is a plus.
AAD is seeking an individual with significant corporate relations background and familiarity with PhRMA guidelines to manage the Academy’s Corporate Relations Program. This includes solicitation of support and educational grants from industry and fostering corporate relationships with current and new corporate partners. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) are necessary. The Senior Manager, Development needs knowledge of complex corporate structures and to have hands-on experience in gaining support from corporate entities. Professional presentation, integrity, high energy and an out-going personality are desired in order to foster corporate relationships. Good strategic planning skills and the ability to mobilize resources are also needed. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks. Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
The search is conducted by Tuft & Associates, Inc. Submit resume and cover letter in confidence to Tuft & Associates, Attention: Linda Campbell, 1209 N. Astor Street, Chicago, IL 60610; telephone 773-463-5520 or e-mail to: lindac@ameritech.net. Please indicate AAD Development in the subject line.
Endowed Professorship in Nursing, Full Professor: Oakland University, School of Nursing
Oakland University
School of Nursing
Endowed Professorship in Nursing, Full Professor
Beginning August 2010
The Oakland University School of Nursing is seeking applications for a nurse scholar for the Crittenton Hospital and Medical Center Endowed Professorship in Nursing. This important position will focus on designing and implementing a research infrastructure to support Relationship Based Care practices in the clinical area and academia. Relationship Based Care (RBC) is a theoretical and operational model for care delivery being implemented at a community hospital in partnership with Oakland University. This partnership engages students in RBC learning and caring practices during their baccalaureate education. This scholar will work with students and our community partner in enhancing and expanding caring practices in healthcare. The School of Nursing at Oakland University provides high quality and accessible education to baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral students. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in nursing or a related field, a record of successful teaching, scholarship, and service to meet the criteria of a full Professor at Oakland University. They must also be eligible for RN licensure in Michigan. Preference will be given to applicants who show evidence of scholarship focusing on caring theories and practices.
The School of Nursing is CCNE accredited and offers diverse academic programs, including basic BSN; RN-BSN; BSN accelerated 2nd degree; MSN in nurse anesthesia, family nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology nurse practitioner, and nursing education; and an established DNP program (the first in the State of Michigan). Applications will be accepted and processed as received.
To apply, send a letter of application, CV and names of three references to:
For additional information, please visit the School of Nursing website at: www.oakland.edu/nursing
Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Professor/Associate Professor,
Goldfarb School of Nursing
at Barnes-Jewish College, St. Louis
The Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College is looking for a Professor or Associate Professor who is prepared to teach adult health nursing. Qualifications include a graduate degree in nursing or appropriate area of teaching responsibility, an earned doctorate in nursing or related field, and a minimum of four years full-time (or equivalent) academic experience at the Associate Professor level. Refer to www.barnesjewishcollege.edu for additional information.
Applications will be reviewed when they are received. Submit your cover letter and resume in confidence as soon as possible to: