Executive Director
Name: THe Neighborhood christian clinic
STate: AZ
City: Phoenix
Area: Urban
Number of Locations: 1
Model: Free or Charitable
Year Founded: 1999
Overview
The Neighborhood Christian Clinic is a charitably funded medical and dental clinic serving those in the Phoenix area who lack access to healthcare. It continues to serve according to its threefold mission; to provide medical and dental healthcare services to the uninsured, underserved community; to share the Gospel and love of Christ with interested patients and colleagues; and to train and equip healthcare professionals to respectfully share the Gospel and love of Jesus in their daily practice. The clinic currently provides approximately 10,000 patient visits on-site per year, as well as additional referrals off-site to volunteer specialists and for elective surgery. Care is provided by a small staff as well as a large core of volunteer healthcare professionals and students from local training programs.
Mission & Passions
The Neighborhood Christian Clinic was co-founded by Dr. Paul Lorentsen, who grew up attending a church that was deeply invested into international missions, and then later spent time as a medical student at Lawndale Christian Health Center. As a result, from its inception, clinic leadership has been deeply concerned about representing Christ, first in the neighborhood where it is located, but also with the large group of volunteers that arrive to serve. Efforts are made to hire staff members from the local community, resulting in an increasingly diverse staff. We strive to provide excellent care and to create access to specialty care and services which we know are extremely difficult for our uninsured patients to obtain. We train our staff to take not only medical histories, but spiritual histories as well, and we ask that God would open the door to spiritual conversations with patients.
Job Info
Job Title: Executive Director
Job Description
The Executive Director serves as the strategic and operational leader of the organization, ensuring alignment to the clinic’s stated vision and it’s mission, values, and strategic goals. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides leadership in program and organizational development, funding and financial stewardship, resource allocation and operational management, and volunteer and community engagement. The Executive Director is responsible for fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and compassion while driving sustainable growth and impact.
Key Accountabilities:
Leadership and Vision
Work closely with the Board of Directors to develop long range planning.
Provide strategic leadership to fulfill the organization’s mission and vision.
Develop and implement long-term goals, strategies, and initiatives in alignment with the clinic’s faith-based principles.
Act as the primary representative of the clinic in public, fostering relationships with stakeholders, partners, donors, and the community.
Operational and financial Management
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the clinic to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Board and key staff.
Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, including healthcare laws and nonprofit governance.
Monitor and evaluate programs and services to ensure they meet community needs and organizational objectives.
Board and Staff Collaboration
Work closely with the Board of Directors, providing timely updates, reports, and strategic recommendations.
Build and maintain a strong, mission-driven organizational culture.
Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of staff and volunteers, fostering their spiritual and professional growth.
Fundraising and Development
Oversee fundraising efforts, including donor relations, grant writing, and community partnerships, to ensure financial sustainability.
Cultivate relationships with individual donors, churches, foundations, and corporate partners to secure resources.
Community and Faith Engagement
Uphold the Christian values of the organization, integrating spiritual care into its healthcare services.
Act as a spiritual leader within the organization, supporting staff and volunteers in living out their faith through their work.
Collaborate with community leaders and churches to address healthcare disparities, promote holistic well-being and whole-person care.
Create relationships with Phoenix healthcare stakeholders for the purpose of resource sharing and access to healthcare services.
Qualifications, Skills, Education
Professional
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare management, nonprofit leadership, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
Experience in executive leadership, preferably in healthcare, nonprofit, or faith-based organizations.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated success in fundraising, financial management, and operational oversight.
Personal
Personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and agreement and commitment to Neighborhood Christian Clinic’s Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Mission.
Member of a local Christian church body in good standing.
Ability to clearly communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ with a desire to live out the Great Commission.
A servant leadership mindset with a passion for serving underserved populations.
Comfortable and effective leading devotions, teaching and praying with Board members, staff and volunteers, and existing/prospective donors.
Preferred Skills and Attributes
Experience working in the healthcare industry as a Practitioner and/or Administrator.
A track record of leading strategic initiatives and achieving measurable outcomes.
The ability to inspire and unify teams under a shared vision and mission.
Experience in fostering partnerships with churches, donors, and community organizations.
Benefits
Health Insurance
401k
