Director of Health Care Center

Chatham Hall is excited to begin the search for a Director of the Health Care Center. Chatham Hall, a girls' grades 9-12 boarding and day school in southern Virginia, has been a leader in educating girls since 1894.

The Director of the Health Care Center is responsible for the daily operations of the residential Health Care Center (HCC) and for establishing a proactive wellness approach for the Chatham Hall community.

The Director of the Health Care Center manages all matters pertaining to the Health Care Center Staff, including establishing policies and procedures to ensure quality care for the Chatham Hall community.

Other tasks include participating in medical exams and reviewing findings to evaluate the health status and progress of students; providing emergency treatment and first aid to students and staff; collaborating with School personnel in identifying and meeting the social, emotional, and physical needs of students; and coordinating care and assisting in referrals to health agencies outside of Chatham Hall.

In addition to daily responsibilities, the next Director of the Health Care Center will have the chance to shape innovative wellness programs that truly support adolescents' health and development, inspiring a sense of purpose.

The primary focus of a Director of the Health Care Center includes, but is not limited to:

• Supervise and/or administer primary care; provide assessment, examination, and referrals according to written medical directives; collect accurate health-related data.
• Provide follow-up care, including medication, treatments, and healthcare information.
• Collaborating closely with school personnel such as nurses, athletic trainers, and counselors, the Director will be integral to a supportive team dedicated to students' holistic health.
• Collaborate with the Director of Counseling Services, the Director of Student and Community Life, and others to help support student health and well-being.

• Master's or Doctoral degree in a related field (e.g. nursing, medicine, public health).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field, preferably in a school or healthcare setting.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with experience supervising staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.