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Chief Operating Officer
New London Hospital
Dartmouth Health
Dartmouth Health is pleased to announce a national search for the next Chief Operating Officer (COO) of New London Hospital in New London, New Hampshire.
New London Hospital (NLH) is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader who can promote partnerships and guide the planning of both annual and long-term strategic goals. A track record of establishing critical trust is vital, as the COO will be tasked with ensuring that all of the hospital’s departments are running efficiently and achieving quality and budget targets.
Successful candidates will be familiar with Process Improvement concepts as well as theories of emotional intelligence and performance management. They will be flexible, adaptable, and passionate about mentoring developing leaders throughout the organization.
About New London Hospital:
Founded in 1918, New London Hospital is a nonprofit, 25-bed critical access hospital serving 15 communities in the Mt. Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee region of central New Hampshire. NLH provides primary care, emergency, and specialized clinical services in a patient- and family-centered environment. As a strategic partner and member of the Dartmouth Health system, NLH is able to bring health care experts into the community both in New London and at our Newport Health Center so residents receive academic-level care close to home.
New Hampshire’s Lake Sunapee Region is considered the ideal New England destination for travelers and locals. With a mix of shops, services, restaurants and entertainment, the area offers a wide variety of activities during all four seasons. The communities come alive with festivals, farmers markets, concerts, and fairs, and nearby lakes and mountains serve as playgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
About Dartmouth Health:
Dartmouth Health is New Hampshire’s largest, and only academic, health system. Dartmouth Health serves patients from across northern New England and provides access to more than 1,800 providers. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Dartmouth Health Children’s hospital, 7 member hospitals, 30 ambulatory clinic locations across the region, a Visiting Nurse Association, and the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care.
At Dartmouth Health, we believe that the diversity of our patients, our people, and our community shows a strength we support and celebrate. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for everyone to thrive, to fostering a culture of belonging, and to honoring all within our organization and the communities we serve. Consistent with our shared values and charitable mission, Dartmouth Health is better when we embrace each other with open minds and hearts, respect our differences, and champion fairness and acceptance.
About the job:
Reporting to the President and CEO of New London Hospital, the COO will provide operational leadership and executive oversight to the organization, including New London Medical Group, Newport Health Center, Radiology, Rehabilitation, and Support Services (facilities, environmental services, food & nutrition, telecommunications, emergency planning, and BioMed). The COO will serve as part of the operational triad alongside the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Medical Officer, collaborating with their respective system leaders. The COO will also cover for the CEO in the event of their absence.
Minimum qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a master’s degree in Business, Health Care Administration, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years of health care management experience is required. Experience in the critical access hospital environment and within a complex health system is preferred.
Candidates are requested to supply a Resume, Cover Letter, and Impact Statement for this search.
Please address cover letters to the Search Chair:
Lauren Geddes Wirth, MD
President and CEO, New London Hospital
All application material should be submitted to:
Carrie Moore, DBA
Executive Recruiter, Dartmouth Health
Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
