Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a comprehensive and progressive public healthcare organization including a large and highly respected teaching hospital, is conducting a nationwide search for a system level Chief Operating Officer (COO). Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the COO will manage and direct administrative functions, activities, services, and staff for SCVH. This leader will develop strategies, manage, and implement high standards of service excellence, community, and business relations and ultimately the enhancement of patient outcomes. The COO will be responsible for the general operations and related functions of the enterprise health system; maintaining conditions for the effective and efficient operation of hospitals and clinics; and for developing goal