A. Project Planning and Launch ─ Conduct initial planning meetings with the NGH Board of Directors, CEO Search Committee, and key stakeholders to understand the organization's mission, culture, leadership needs, and strategic priorities. ─ Develop and present a tailored work plan and timeline for the entire search process, including milestones, deliverables, and points of engagement. ─ Assist in the development or refinement of a position profile and ideal candidate attributes, including required qualifications and preferred leadership competencies. B. Stakeholder Engagement ─ Facilitate listening sessions with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., NGH leadership, staff, Metro Hospital Authority, Meharry Medical College, community leaders) to ensure the candidate profile aligns with the hospital's needs and values. ─ Incorporate feedback into search strategy, profile development, and evaluation criteria. C. Candidate Sourcing and Recruitment ─ Design and execute a national executive search strategy that includes targeted outreach, advertising, and direct solicitation of qualified candidates from safety net hospitals, academic medical centers, government, and nonprofit sectors. ─ Emphasize recruitment of diverse candidates from underrepresented backgrounds in alignment with NGH's equity goals. ─ Maintain transparency with the NGH Search Committee regarding progress, candidate pipeline, and any barriers encountered.
