About Health Care Without Harm

For over 27 years, Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) has been a leading voice in the healthcare industry, advancing environmental health, sustainability, and equity. Consisting of three global hubs plus affiliate organizations Practice Greenhealth and Greenhealth Exchange, HCWH has been a pioneer in reducing the ecological footprint of healthcare systems globally. HCWH is a systems orchestrator that has intentionally been building a social movement inside the health sector for climate action and resilient communities for almost 30 years.

The Opportunity

HCWH has been on an intentional path to transition its leadership from a President and an Executive Director model to a Chief Executive Officer structure. In anticipation of this transition to a CEO model, the current President and Founder Gary Cohen will transition to the board, continuing to be an external champion of HCWH’s work.

Building on HCWH’s significant accomplishments to date, the new CEO will drive the new strategy set by the board, the staff, and out international network and move the organization toward its long-term vision of transforming healthcare systems to be more environmentally sustainable, equitable, and resilient. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will have overall strategic, operational, and financial responsibility for advancing HCWH’s mission. They will lead a new Executive Leadership Team formed in mid-2024 and a growing staff, cultivating an inclusive and empowering organizational culture. This leader will guide the organization’s strategic direction, foster innovation, and ensure HCWH is well-positioned to continue its essential impact in healthcare and climate change, both nationally and globally.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic and mission-driven leader with a deep commitment to sustainability, climate action, and healthcare equity in a global context. A systems thinker who can inspire and lead an internationally diverse team across a complex organizational network, the new CEO should be a builder of strong partnerships, and a passionate advocate for environmental and human health on a global scale. The next leader will be an experienced executive with a demonstrated track record of success in multifaceted organizations, developing high-performing teams, and driving impactful initiatives. The next CEO will bring demonstrated experience centering and prioritizing equity in all facets of their organization’s work.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $245,000 – $275,000. This is a virtual role, with a very strong preference for an Eastern Standard time zone base in order to collaborate with the majority of staff.

Health Care Without Harm has retained GoodCitizen to conduct this search. To learn more and apply, please visit GoodCitizen’s website: https://www.goodcitizen.com/executive-search/chief-executive-officer-hcwh/