Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join Children’s Health as the Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer in the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas!

Permanent | Hybrid 

The Position

• The Vice President, Chief Privacy Officer is responsible for all activities related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of Children’s Health’s privacy policies and programs.
• Reporting to the EVP, Corporate Services, and Chief Compliance Officer, this leader will oversee a team of seven direct reports.
• This leader will build upon the work of prior leadership, listening to team needs and providing regulatory guidance to support informed decision-making. Additionally, they will begin to explore and shape the role of AI within the organization.
• Ideal candidates are dynamic, proactive leaders with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships while fostering open communication across all levels of staff. They must be able to maintain composure, listen to all perspectives, and develop workable solutions for everyone involved. Candidates with prior academic experience and an understanding of research and grant work are a plus.
• This role is based in Dallas, TX, with hybrid work arrangements available. Candidates must reside within Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
• Certificate in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) or Healthcare Compliance (CHC) is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience within a matrixed healthcare system or academic medical center is required.

The Organization

• Children’s Health, a not-for-profit hospital system with two full-service hospitals licensed for 610 beds and four outpatient centers, is one of the largest and top-ranked pediatric hospitals in the United States.
• For more than 100 years, the organization's mission has been to make life better for children. The organization has a long-standing commitment to their community that includes not only high-quality patient care but also advocacy, education, and preventive care.
• Children’s Health has held the ANCC Magnet® designation for nursing excellence since 2009. They are nationally ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report, serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and are recognized for quality care in every specialty.
• Children’s Health provides treatment for the full range of healthcare issues, including advanced comprehensive treatment for the most acute and complex cases such as heart disease, cancer, and cystic fibrosis.
• Children’s Health has been named for nine consecutive years as one of the 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Reviews, and they have been ranked #26 on the Best Health Care Companies to Work for in Texas.

The Community

• Dallas, Texas, the largest economic center of the 12-county Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area, has no shortage of things to do; from Pritzker Prize-winning architecture to innovative dining and memorable entertainment, there’s plenty of sights to see for everyone of all ages.
• If culture is what you crave, then Dallas has enough award-winning Broadway productions, art-house theatres, comedy clubs, orchestral experiences, and ballets to keep your interest piqued for many moons.
• Take a trip outdoors to some great locations such as White Rock Lake, Klyde Warren Park, Katy Trail, or Dallas Arboretum.
• From The Sixth Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza to the West End and Southfork Ranch, the city offers an array of historical sites to visit, explore, and learn from.

About B.E. Smith in partner with Children's Health

Founded in 1978, B.E. Smith is the trusted partner in Interim Leadership and Executive Search solutions for organizations across the healthcare continuum. Exclusive to the healthcare industry, B.E. Smith’s personalized placement methodology best matches organizations with professionals to advance clinical, financial and operational performance. B.E. Smith’s proven track record includes the placement of more than 6,000 leaders into healthcare organizations nationwide. For more information visit www.besmith.com.

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