CEO - Sonoma Valley Hospital
Strategic Development - Joint Ventures Job Summary The Chief Executive Officer, in concert with its Board of Directors and leadership team, is expected to provide strategic and operational leadership that continuously enhances the delivery of high quality and cost-effective health care for the people of the Sonoma Valley. The CEO will ensure, through collaboration with the medical and administrative staff, efforts to foster a culture of clinical excellence with an unwavering commitment to the mission, vision and values. They will assure that the organization is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and is expected to foster a workplace culture that promotes open communication, transparency, and coordination among all constituencies, as well as a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. Under the authority of the Board of Directors, the CEO has overall administrative responsibility for managing SVH's internal and external relationships to assure achievement of its mission and key strategies.
The SVH CEO is a highly visible position within the community and has a platform to significantly influence the future of healthcare in the Sonoma Valley. It is essential to possess a well-developed aptitude for community involvement, leadership, and engagement to heighten awareness, equitable inclusivity, and the reputation of the hospital. In addition, it becomes especially important to enlist the support of a substantial and willing philanthropic community for future growth initiatives. The CEO will partner with a strong executive team, an enthusiastic Board of Directors and the broader UCSF Health network to continue SVH's legacy of high quality healthcare services.
The CEO, in partnership with the Board and UCSF Health, is expected to provide entrepreneurial leadership in identifying new programs and services that enable SVH to expand its reach and footprint more broadly across Sonoma County and the North Bay through collaborations and/or partnerships. The next leader of SVH will be a visionary and inspirational leader that can capitalize on past successes while preparing the organization for the future. The Board is seeking an exceptionally talented and well-rounded leader
with the ability to influence others to further SVH's reputation for community wellness and patient-centric care, while simultaneously contributing to, and maintaining, the existent positive and supportive work culture founded on trust and respect. The CEO will have an outstanding portfolio of proven executive skills that includes an excellent track record of community and of building strong physician relationships, combined with a performance-driven approach to operational and financial stewardship, as well as community engagement/philanthropy.
As part of the UCSF Health affiliation and the Management Services Agreement, the CEO, CFO, CMO, and Director of Information Technology are employees of UCSF Health. Under this agreement, the SVH CEO continues to report directly to the SVH Board of Directors with a dotted line to the UCSF Affiliates President. The CFO, CMO, and Director of Information Technology report directly to the SVH CEO, with a dotted line to their respective UCSF Leader.
CEO Responsibilities
* Fundraising: Works closely with the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation to create awareness, strengthen the culture of philanthropy and raise funds for the organization. Assists in identifying and cultivating donors and providing ongoing stewardship. Is a liaison to the foundation board and actively participates in the leadership of hospital philanthropic functions.
* Strategic Planning: Leads efforts in creating an annual rolling strategic plan and execution of the strategic
goals. Regularly reports on all aspects of hospital strategy to ensure collaboration and engagement of the
board, physicians, staff and stakeholders. Continuously seeks innovative approaches to business development and providing healthcare.
* Board and Physician Relations: Builds a strong and collegial relationship with the board members and
physicians. Ensures the board of directors are consulted on major decisions. Works closely with the
physicians to maintain the highest quality of care.
* Staff Engagement: Champions efforts to ensure staff are role modelling values. Creates a healthy and
participative culture through regular communications and visibility. Inspires staff to provide the highest level of quality for patients or customers. Monitors staff engagement annually and oversees action plans for
continuous improvement.
* Quality & Safety: Inspires the entire organization to continuously improve processes and implement best
practices. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations by overseeing the review and prompt
responses to reports. Cooperates fully in all quality and risk management activities.
* Financial Management: Responsible for overseeing the development of the annual budget with Finance for board approval. Ensures achievement of financial targets while actively pursuing revenue enhancement
and/or cost reduction strategies with mission integrity. Oversight of capital improvement and infrastructure
projects.
* Public & Community Relations: Develops and maintains strong relationships with the various partnering
healthcare and community organizations. Serves as a spokesperson and representative for the hospital. Communicates regularly with community stakeholders to support a positive hospital reputation. Oversees
communications and marketing activities.
* Operations: Provides oversight and direction of all functions of the hospital including finance, nursing,
ancillary services, information technology, quality, medical staff, human resources, facilities and marketing.
* System: Works closely with affiliated partners on strategic goals and agreed upon improvement projects that enhance the wellbeing of all organizations involved. Ensures the hospital is an active leader in any decisions that affect the district.
UCSF Affiliation:
* CEO will serve as Co-Chair of the UCSF/SVH Joint Operating Committee (JOC) - accountable for developing an annual Work Plan for review and approval by the Affiliation Oversight Committee and the
Sonoma Valley Health Care District (SVHCD) Board (each December).
* CEO will serve as staff to and as a member of the UCSF/SVH Affiliation Oversight Committee (AOC).
The AOC, annually drafts and recommends to the Board for approval, objectives for the affiliation for the
coming year. In addition, the AOC will review progress made by the JOC against the objectives of the
Affiliation Agreement and annual objectives, including any significant changes to timelines and/or
objectives themselves. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. The anticipated annual base salary for this role is expected to be within $375,000-$425,000.
An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate and the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. Offers may be subject to Chancellor approval. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description Located just an hour northeast of San Francisco in Sonoma, Sonoma Valley Hospital serves a population of
approximately 42,000 located in the Sonoma Valley Health Care District and is the full-service acute care hospital for the region. The hospital generates over $60 million in net revenue with 370 dedicated employees. Sonoma Valley Hospital serves the community's health care needs, offering top-rated and compassionate emergency services and quality healing care and guidance throughout the lifelong arc of health care needs.
In December 2020, Sonoma Valley Hospital entered an affiliation with UCSF Health, a top-rated medical center in California and nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report. This affiliation strives to improve healthcare for Sonoma Valley residents by combining the specialized expertise and resources of UCSF Health with the community care focus of SVH. The relationship has solidified over the last five years as the hospital becomes a more integrated part of UCSF's Bay Area network and jointly develops strategies to offer convenient, more efficient and lower cost access to healthcare for the community.
Sonoma Valley Hospital (SVH) is a 24-bed, full-service acute care hospital functioning as the sole community
provider of acute inpatient care offering a 24-hour emergency room, inpatient services with an ICU, surgical
services and outpatient clinical testing and treatment. The hospital is fully accredited by the Center for
Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ), meeting national standards for healthcare quality and safety.
The atmosphere of the hospital is like the atmosphere of Sonoma. It is a warm, comfortable place of healing,
known for its compassionate staff and dedication to the needs and expectations of the community. As such, Sonoma Valley Hospital received recognition by the Lown Institute as one of the most socially responsible hospitals in America, receiving "A" grades in Equity, Value, and Outcomes on the 2024-25 Lown Institute Hospitals Index, ranking the hospital 2nd out of 258 hospitals in California and 10th nationally on the Social Responsibility metric. Required Qualifications
- A minimum of five years of senior executive experience in a complex acute care organization.
- Position requires deep knowledge of healthcare, business acumen, inspirational leadership style, management of conflict, ability to lead change, understanding of healthcare delivery systems and economics.
- Proven ability to execute strategies, and excellent organization skills.
- Demonstrated success in promoting professional cultures that support teamwork, continuous improvement and patient engagement through effective learning strategies and methods to test change and ensure sustainability of improvements.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate a clear plan/recommendation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and have the flexibility to rapidly change direction.
- Expert knowledge of health care delivery models, business and strategic planning, financial management, and organizational development. Firm grasp of current and future healthcare policies, practices, and trends affecting the industry in order to position SVH for success.
- Experience leveraging financial and operational knowledge to lead, manage and promote the financial stability and growth of the organization; knowledgeable about the competitive landscape, proactively responding to opportunities and challenges.
- Success in collaborating with physicians, perceptive of their needs, and skilled in establishing relationships of mutual respect.
- Exercises good judgment, demonstrates effective critical thinking skills; makes high quality decisions in a timely manner.
- Advanced ability to work collaboratively and effectively with executives of an academic medical center, external agencies, and other healthcare institutions.
- Expert ability to establish and utilize metrics to drive excellence, support operations and facilitate integration.
- Expert knowledge of capital and operating budget development and management, financial analysis, and reporting techniques. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Expert negotiation and influencing skills.
- Highly advanced ability to build and maintain a climate of trust that inspires commitment to achieve organizational goals.
- Master's degree in Health Administration, Public Health or Business Administration or related field, or equivalent is required.
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Jun 25, 2025