Division Chief Communication Officer

Calling all Esteemed Leaders Are you an exceptional communicator with a strategic vision and a deep passion for healthcare? Do you excel in crafting impactful communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you

The Role: 

As the Divisional Chief Communication Officer (DCCO), you will play a key leadership role in shaping and executing communication strategies within our division. You will be responsible for delivering essential messages to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with our mission, values, and strategic goals.

What You'll Do?

• Vision Translator: Transform the vision, goals, and strategies of the PH&S system and division into compelling communication and marketing strategies that are both annual and long-term.
• Integration Communicator: Oversee integration communications, collaborating with leaders to disseminate key messages effectively across the Division.
• Marketing Leader: Drive growth by overseeing marketing initiatives and working closely with divisional leaders.
• Advocacy Connector: Partner with government, business, and community leaders, including health advocacy groups, to enhance relationships and develop impactful programs.
• Mission Advocate: Infuse the Providence Mission and core values into communication materials and establish key relationships supporting our mission.
• Community Builder: Develop and implement relationship-building plans with the community and government leaders, representing our health system when necessary.
• Resource Steward: Manage the annual communications and marketing budget responsibly, ensuring effective use of resources.
• Image Guardian: Maintain the external image of the region in alignment with our business and mission, managing communications with media, public, and advocacy groups.
• Strategic Participant: Participate on senior leadership teams and community ministry boards, steering strategic communications initiatives.
• Crisis Communicator: Manage crisis communications involving regional executives, addressing issues such as lawsuits, mergers, and system growth.
• Brand Protector: Ensure adherence to corporate brand and graphic standards across all communication efforts.
• Team Leader: Guide marketing and communication staff to support regional strategies and align ministry communication directors with strategic goals.
• Project Manager: Oversee projects and production schedules, ensuring timely execution and strategic partnerships with Regional Chief Executives.

What You'll Bring?

• Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Health Care, Marketing, Journalism, or Public/Media Relations, with a Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years in communications and/or marketing, and 5+ years working with senior executives.
• Strategic Skills: Expertise in strategy development, crisis communications, and relationship management.
• Visionary Thinking: Ability to adapt communication strategies to the evolving healthcare landscape and translate abstract concepts into actionable plans.
• Community Focus: Experience fostering community relations and promoting our mission locally.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Make a significant difference in healthcare communications, improving lives through your efforts.
• Professional Growth: Unlock your potential in a supportive and innovative environment.
• Collaborative Excellence: Work alongside a dedicated and passionate team committed to our mission.
• Dynamic Atmosphere: Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry.
• Community Connection: Build valuable relationships in a vibrant setting that aligns with our values.

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare Communications? If you're a visionary leader with a passion for healthcare communication, we invite you to apply Join us and help create a healthier future for all.

At Providence we believe in the importance of human connection and the impact of in-person collaboration towards team cohesion and caregiver engagement. Further, we want our leaders to live in or near the communities we serve.  Therefore, leaders applying for this role will be required to work a hybrid schedule, which consists of three days onsite, two days remote and live within a reasonable commuting distance to the ministry or service area they support and lead.