VP of Government Affairs

Job Summary

The VP Government Affairs and Chief of Staff is responsible for the government relations activities on behalf of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital with a focus on issues involving pediatric advocacy, research, treatment, education healthcare, higher education, corporate relations and private business development in the state of Florida and southeastern United States. This highly visible executive will interact with government and city officials, business leaders including CEOs, business and trade associations, policy makers on legislative, regulatory, business and other matters. The position will also provide direction to the Board of Trustees and other corporate officials and officers with respect to government and corporate affairs. The incumbent will work closely with the executive and operational leadership teams to develop and implement strategies and manage key initiatives, policies and projects for the organization. Responsible for directing, managing, coordinating and liaising across the organization on government affairs issues and other initiatives which cross departmental lines, have external implications, or are of operational and strategic importance to the health system and president.

This leader shall help drive communication and results across board governance, government affairs, administration and serve as a senior advisor to the president. This leader will be a trusted consultant, integrator and implementer assisting the president in facilitating effective decision making across the organization. This leader will partner with a broad range of internal and external individuals and groups, frequently related to matters of immediate concern; coordinate responses, solutions and follow -ups with CEO, Boards and other appropriate executives. The role works at the direction of the JHACH President and often shall communicate with the Chair of the Board, as necessary. She/he will ensure effective and efficient collaboration on a variety of activities, initiatives and programs that drive incremental value for the organization. This role will be instrumental in ensuring that the priorities of the Executive team and President are managed and executed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree and/or Advanced degree in healthcare, law, policy or related field preferred.
• 10+ years related experience with 10+ years in leadership role for a business unit or support organization.
• Government Affairs (direct or indirect) experience required including knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, OSHA, CMS and state guidelines.
• Experience with process redesign (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.) preferred.
• Administrative senior leadership role with experience in healthcare operations and a track record of working with and understanding large, complex organizations.