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AVP, Women's and Children Service Line

Job ID 20261177 Location Paterson, New Jersey
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The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Women’s and Children’s Services serves as the senior operational and strategic leader responsible for the performance, growth, and clinical excellence of the Women’s and Children’s Service Line across the health system.

This role provides executive-level leadership for maternal, neonatal, pediatric, and related specialty programs, ensuring high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care aligned with organizational goals. The AVP integrates clinical, operational, financial, and strategic priorities to drive service line growth, enhance patient outcomes, and improve the overall care experience.

The AVP collaborates closely with physicians, nursing leadership, and executive stakeholders to advance program development, operational efficiency, and market differentiation.

Qualifications
Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field required. Clinical degree (e.g., RN) preferred or required based on organizational structure. 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare. Demonstrated leadership in Women’s and/or Children’s Services (e.g., L&D, NICU, Pediatrics). Proven experience managing complex hospital operations and service line performance. Experience in strategic planning, quality improvement, and financial management. Strategic thinking and execution, operational excellence and performance management, financial acumen, physician partnership and stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, change leadership and transformation, strong communication and executive presence. Patient outcomes (maternal, neonatal, pediatric quality measures), patient satisfaction and experience scores, service line growth (volume, market share, access), financial performance (revenue, margin, cost per case), employee engagement and retention, physician engagement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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