Ph.D., D.P.H., M.D., D.N.P., J.D., M.P.H., M.H.A, M.B.A., M.P.A. or related degree 

More than 10 years

None

The essential job functions of this position require you to provide visionary and strategic leadership and fiscal and resource management; communicate and build strategic working relationships with staff, faculty, and other individuals from diverse backgrounds; abide by University guidelines; maintain confidentiality; prioritize and manage work effectively; positively represent UK HealthCare; and report to meetings at different locations both on campus and off campus.

Primarily days, with additional hours as needed to perform job duties.

The University of Kentucky is seeking a highly accomplished, dynamic and inspirational leader to become the next Executive Vice President for Health Affairs (EVPHA) to lead UK HealthCare through its next phase of growth. The new EVPHA inherits a rapidly evolving healthcare system well positioned for continued success in the blended missions of quality clinical care, teaching, research and community engagement. This position truly represents one of the most exciting leadership opportunities in U.S. healthcare today and the right leader will be poised to have tremendous impact locally, regionally, and nationally.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional skills in all elements of healthcare administration, including, but not limited to hospital operations, physician relations, strategic planning, academic service line development, patient care, finance, academic medicine, physician joint-venture development, information technology, human resources, government relations, marketing, and vendor/payer contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will also have financial and business acumen with the strength and judgment to effectively utilize available resources, faculty, and staff. Finally, the ideal candidate will be comfortable with and able to work well in ambiguous and matrixed environments, and will have a clear history of success in building and maintaining strategic collaborations.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree (Ph.D., D.P.H., M.D., D.N.P., J.D., M.P.H., M.H.A, M.B.A., M.P.A. or related degree) and successful senior leadership experience in a complex academic medical center or other similarly complex health-related organization with a history of strong and consistent financial performance.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.