Director,ExternalAffairs

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley **Position Overview:** Responsible for the strategic and ongoing development of Sutter Health and its regional affiliates' capacity to provide healthcare programs and other services to vulnerable populations identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment. Develops community health programs and initiatives, secures funds for programs and initiatives, and coordinates and oversees all community benefit activities for Sutter Health and its regional affiliates. Manages the active engagement of program implementation, budget development, and program evaluation. Develops measurements for success and tracks the impact of health programming throughout the community while identifying health disparities and developing measurable standards of performance to improve health outcomes in the communities served. Lastly, represents Sutter Health at Community Benefit Partnership meetings and with local Departments of Public Health as well as builds strong relationships with the community, business groups, and local governments to secure support for system community health strategies and initiatives. **Job Description** : * We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Government Affairs Director to serve as a primary liaison between Sutter Health and local and regional government agencies. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with key local agency officials and other stakeholders, attending local agency meetings and ensuring that Sutter Health’s goals and community needs are addressed. The candidate selected for this role will live in the Central Valley and will occasionally come on site for meetings. The ideal candidate will have known relationships with elected and appointed city and county officials in the area. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain relationships with key government, community and business leaders across various cities and