Keene, New Hampshire
Posted: 05-May-26
Location: Keene, New Hampshire
Type: Full Time
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Dartmouth Health is pleased to announce a national search for the next Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, New Hampshire.
Cheshire Medical Center is seeking a collaborative leader who can promote partnerships and guide the planning of both short- and long-term strategic goals. Successful candidates will be able to develop critical trust and will be passionate about mentoring developing leaders throughout the organization.
Reporting primarily to the President and CEO of Cheshire Medical Center with a secondary reporting relationship to the Dartmouth Health System COO, the Cheshire COO will provide operational leadership for the hospital’s acute care services, ambulatory practices, IT, Marketing, Facilities, and all ancillary services. They will also work with other system leaders to execute Dartmouth Health integration efforts, particularly in terms of service line integration alongside the CMO and through assessments of the technological and financial systems at Cheshire.
The COO will lead and manage Cheshire’s Senior Leadership team and will serve as the ultimate organization leader in the event of the CEO’s absence. They will work in partnership with the Cheshire CEO on the organization’s three-year strategic plan as well as overseeing the development of aligned annual operating plans. They will work with other senior leaders to act on regional growth opportunities identified in the planning process. In addition, the COO will advise the CEO and Philanthropy staff on organization philanthropic needs while coordinating with the Cheshire Health Foundation Board.
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 community, non-profit hospital environment and within a complex health system is preferred.
About Cheshire Medical Center:
Cheshire Medical Center is a 169-bed, community hospital with the mission of leading its community to optimal health and wellness through clinical and service excellence and compassion for every patient. It is the 14th hospital to be named an American Hospital Association “Living the Vision” awardee (2013) and is the 2010 New Hampshire Healthcare Business of the Decade. With a vision focused on continual health outcome improvement, Cheshire Medical Center strives to remain a sustainable regional resource. Cheshire Medical Center is a member of the Dartmouth Health system.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene comprises the majority of the Cheshire medical staff. It is a 240 physician and advanced practice provider, multi-specialty community practice and a division of the Dartmouth–Hitchcock Clinic based in Lebanon, NH. This diverse group of professionals is committed to quality and patient safety, continuous process improvement and clinical measurement. The Clinic is a nationally recognized leader in population health and the patient-centered medical home care delivery model. It is innovative and collaborative in its use of integrative medicine, value-based care, accountable-care models and electronic health records.
The community of Keene is a picturesque, college town in the Monadnock Region of southwestern New Hampshire. The cost of living, stable real estate market, and excellent schools and neighborhoods makes Keene an ideal place to call home.
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, 8 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.
Candidates are requested to supply a Resume, Cover Letter, and Impact Statement for this search.
Please address cover letters to the Search Chair:
Joseph Perras, MD
Chief Executive Officer, Cheshire Medical Center
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.