The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is hired by and reports directly to the Montana Primary Care Association (MPCA) Board of Directors. As the organization’s top executive, the CEO is responsible for advancing MPCA’s mission, implementing policies established by the Board, and providing strategic leadership to ensure continued growth and success.

The CEO oversees the management and operations of the association across all areas of the operation.

The CEO will be a visionary and operationally skilled leader who can balance strategic priorities with day-to-day management, ensuring that MPCA remains responsive to the needs of its membership organizations, employees, and patients and communities they serve. The CEO plays a central role in guiding organizational culture, strengthening financial sustainability, and promoting innovation in healthcare delivery.

Fifty (50) percent of work time will be spent travelling, both in-state and out-of-state.  In-state travel will require travel by car and include all areas of Montana, with varying road conditions.  It is expected that at least one on-site visit will occur annually for each member organization.

For a complete list of responsibilities, please inquire at careers@mtpca.org for the full job description. Please click link at bottom of post to apply; must include resume and cover letter.

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Required Education & Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a business or health-related field, and five (5) years of executive leadership experience.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• A master’s degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience providing specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to help successfully manage a program including operational, financial and human resource management.
• Familiarity with community health centers.
• Experience working with limited resource populations.
• Experience in financial practice and management.
• Progressively responsible executive experience in an area relevant to the Health Center’s operations and mission.
• Experience in healthcare administration, business administration, public administration, or a related area.
• Experience in personnel supervision and management.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong personal ethics and the ability to maintain a high level of personal and professional integrity, with a genuine respect for diversity, cultures, and perspectives.
• A passion for achieving MPCA’s mission, values, and goals through development and execution of a strong strategic plan and support of member Health Centers.
• The ability to create a climate where staff are motivated to deliver superior performance, support organizational objectives, and act in the best interests of MPCA and its various constituencies.
• Skill as a visionary leader in aligning business and financial strategy with the long-term growth of MPCA.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to manage employees, foster organizational culture, and develop future leaders.
• Experience overseeing large and complex budgets and grants with strong fiscal and risk management skills.
• Skill in securing grant funding and building collaborative relationships with state officials, community leaders, and partner agencies.
• Knowledge of regulatory issues, quality improvement practices, and compliance in healthcare delivery.
• Strategic ability to design and implement new organizational models that improve efficiency, expand services, and strengthen the institution.
• Capacity to manage change, lead innovation, and apply data analytics and technology to enhance operations.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with staff, the Board, community stakeholders, and state-level partners.
• Ability to work productively with an active Board of Directors, demonstrating professionalism, diplomacy, and accountability.

Benefits: 401k Safe Harbor, Health/Dental/Life Insurance, Paid leave