EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - La Clinica del Pueblo
Organizational Description: La Clinica del Pueblos mission is to provide culturally appropriate, holistic health services to persons in the Washington, DC metro area Latino community regardless of their ability to pay. La Clinica was founded in 1983 as a direct response to the health care needs of Latino immigrants (predominately Central American refugees. Today, La Clinica has an annual budget of $6 million, over 80 culturally competent staff members, 100 volunteers, operates six days a week, and offers expanded services and innovative programming.
La Clinica offers primary care, mental health care, HIV/AIDS services, social services, interpreter services, and community health outreach, advocacy, and education to men, women, and children. In 2006, La Clinica provided more than 55,000 services to over 7,500 individuals. Recently, the clinic was recently awarded Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status and will be adding an additional clinic site in the next two years while also doubling the number of patients served.
Major Responsibilities
-Advances and oversees implementation of La Clinicas strategic vision and plan.
-Develops new strategies for ensuring the short- and long-term financial stability of La Clinica.
-Advocates for the needs of the DC metro area Latino community.
-Responsible for effectively raising funds from both foundations and individual major donors.
-Oversees the organizations financial operations and legal compliance.
-Builds the strength and engagement of the board of directors.
Ideal Experience and Qualities
-Has a minimum of seven years of experience managing personnel, finances, and programs at a senior level, preferably in nonprofit organizations with a size and scope similar to La Clinica.
-Experience in an organization that provides culturally competent physical, clinical, or mental health services to a diverse Latino community.
-Experience effectively advocating for the needs of the Latino community with government officials, the media, and funders.
-Fully bilingual and able to effectively and persuasively communicate in both Spanish and English.
-Proven results in raising funds from foundations, government, and high dollar donors.
-Effective staff and organizational management skills.
-A Masters Degree in a health related field such as public health, medicine, mental health, health administration is preferred.
-Demonstrable experience managing growth change and has the flexibility to adjust to challenges in the internal organization and the external community.
To apply: Email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: LCDP@transitionguides.com
La Clinica del Pueblo is an equal opportunity employer.
