This is a pioneering project with a minimal budget, dealing with complex interrelationships between many independent organizations working cooperatively for the mutual benefit of all.


This position functions largely independently while keeping Board and Fiscal Agent apprised of needs, problems, and program status. This individual must be solution oriented and have good customer service skills along with good verbal and written communication skills. Position requires independent study as well as particular attention to current issues, trends and opportunities in the telehealth industry, applications, systems and components. This position also requires a working knowledge of fund development strategies including but not limited to grant research and writing skills.


The Executive Director will be responsible to implement and evaluate the Resource Center’s activities, tools, policies and procedures. The Executive Director will ensure compliance with all guidelines regulating grants and contracts and will prepare progress reports for funding sources. The Executive Director will work with the Board and Fiscal Agent regarding budgetary functions, and will assist with preparation of funding proposals.


The Executive Director will be responsible for actively addressing the core business of the resource center that includes but is not limited to:

* Needs assessments for customers, members, and outside organizations
* Requested training for the development of telehealth programs and organizations
* Coordinates NRTRC activities with other professional telehealth organizations and other regional telehealth resource centers
* Coordinates and facilitates all communications between the NRTRC and the Board
* Works with legal and regulatory agencies and outside organizations
* Develops collaborative relationships, linkages, and partnerships to identify opportunities and promote the growth and utilization of telehealth in the region and nationally
* Furthers activities with potential to sustain viability of the NRTRC


The Executive Director is responsible for marketing the NRTRC and working with the media to ensure promotion. This position coordinates the generation of presentations, published articles, website updates and newsletters promoting the efforts of members to increase their visibility as well as the NRTRC regionally and nationally.


The Executive Director provides direction and evaluation and encourages professional growth and development of all Resource Center staff. The Executive Director works with contractors to insure successful implementation of contract work plan.


This position will be a contracted position and does not include benefits.

The specific requirements for response to the RFP, as identified by the NRTRC Board for this position include the following:

1. An accurate and up to date CV/Resume that highlights your expertise and experience in leadership positions and telehealth experience relevant to this Executive Director position.
2. A detailed explanation highlighting your expertise in telehealth and experience with telehealth networks.
3. Describe your approach to developing and implementing a three year plan to meet the objectives and purpose of the NRTRC and addresses the core business as outlined in the Position Description. Describe how you would utilize staff in this plan. The project currently has an Operations Manager and an Administrative Assistant.
4. Describe how you would utilize resources such as board members, staff, and telehealth experts in the region to create an effective work plan.
5. Please provide a budget for a 0.5 FTE position as well as a 1.0FTE position if interested.
6. Describe the fund development plan/strategies you would undergo to create program sustainability.

We will ask each finalist to conduct a fifteen minute presentation addressing their approach to requirements three and four above. Each candidate will be expected to conduct this presentation via videoconferencing for the members of the selection committee.


We will also request a second presentation that addresses the issues related to assisting an organization with no previous expertise in telehealth. The presentation should focus on the ability of the NRTRC to assist the organization in their telehealth systems planning. Candidates will be expected to conduct a remote presentation to the selection committee as if the committee is an organization engaging in telehealth for the first time.


The successful candidate is expected to grow this position from a 0.5FTE position to a 1.FTE position and to identify appropriate staff needs within two years through expanded business, contracts, grants and other funding sources. Our long term goal is to develop sustainability through the services and products provided by the NRTRC. Scoring criteria will include the following:

* Knowledge and experience in the telemedicine arena
* Leadership expertise
* Experience in diverse populations in rural healthcare
* Concept design – candidates approach to developing a multi year plan
* Ability to fully utilize resources available
* Budget for contract position

Qualifications:

A four year bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution is required; an advanced degree is preferred, in a health related field, business, information technology, education or a related field. Minimum five (5) years experience in a healthcare field preferably in a service capacity, including a minimum of three (3) years of telehealth.

Demonstrated broad experience in business planning, project management, staff management and evaluation of major projects.

Demonstrated ability to propose and develop solutions to organizational telehealth needs.

Demonstrated excellence in customer service.

Demonstrated skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of cost accounting, budgeting and strategic planning.

Demonstrated knowledge of fund development strategies for program sustainability including ability to develop partnerships and working knowledge of grant research and writing.

This position will be a contracted position and does not include benefits.


Email Doris Barta at doris.barta@svh-mt.org or call 406-237-3602.

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