Position: Chief Executive Officer
Organization: Greater Baden Medical Services (GBMS)
Location: Brandywine, Maryland
Representated by UHC Solutions: Retained Search
Organizational Overview
Greater Baden Medical Services (GBMS) is a mission-driven, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in Brandywine, Maryland. With a strong legacy of care and a growing network of medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics, GBMS is recognized for delivering comprehensive, culturally competent care to underserved communities across Prince George’s, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties.
The organization is financially stable, with diversified funding and a strong cash position. GBMS has no affiliated foundation, relying instead on public funding, political relationships, and grant support. Strategic partnerships and expansion initiatives underscore a commitment to long-term sustainability and patient impact.
Strategic Growth & Opportunities
- Capital Projects : GBMS is undertaking a large-scale construction project—a new four-story building in Capitol Heights, including Labcorp and other health service tenants.
- New Facilities : Recently opened a dental clinic and plans to open another within 4 months.
- Academic Partnerships : Exploring a residency collaboration with Adventist Healthcare.
- Regional Expansion : Recent additions include a new facility in Lexington Park and ongoing investments in infrastructure to accommodate growing patient demand.
Board’s Top Leadership Priorities
In a recent board survey the following Top 3 Leadership Attributes were identified as most important for the next CEO:
- Strategic Thinking – Ability to guide long-term organizational growth, project development, and fiscal sustainability.
- Mission-Oriented Leadership – A deep alignment with GBMS’s service mission to advance equitable care for underserved communities.
- Relationship Orientation – A collaborative, politically savvy leader skilled at building relationships with internal teams, the community, elected officials, and funding stakeholders.
Additional desired attributes include public presence, marketing ability, project execution, and a track record of managing complex, multi-site operations.
Ideal Candidate Profile- The successful CEO candidate will be:
- Strategic and Visionary : A forward-thinking leader capable of driving GBMS’s next era of growth while preserving its community-centric values.
- Mission-Driven : Strongly aligned with the organization’s service-oriented mission and committed to health equity.
- Financially Competent : Adept at overseeing budget performance, managing funding sources, and ensuring long-term sustainability.
- Public-Facing and Politically Astute : Comfortable engaging media, elected officials, and community stakeholders to elevate GBMS’s brand and influence.
- Operationally Strong : Experienced in overseeing construction or capital projects would be a plus, with an ability to scale infrastructure and services.
- Healthcare-Savvy : While FQHC experience is valuable, candidates from other complex, mission-driven healthcare settings are welcomed, especially if they bring skills in provider recruitment, growth strategy, or health systems collaboration.
- Entrepreneurial : Demonstrates innovative thinking and resourcefulness; proactively spots new revenue streams, partnerships, and service-line opportunities that advance Greater Baden’s mission while shoring up financial sustainability. Comfortable taking calculated risks, navigating ambiguity, and rallying teams around growth initiatives.
Location & Lifestyle
GBMS’s headquarters is located in Brandywine, MD , with expanding services across Southern Maryland. The region offers:
- Proximity to Washington, DC , and access to regional airports.
- A blend of urban, suburban, and rural settings , offering diverse housing options.
- Cultural amenities, outdoor recreation, and strong school systems.
- A stable real estate market and desirable quality of life for families and professionals.
Compensation
- Base: $285,000-$305,000
- Performance Bonus: 10%
- The organization is open to incentivizing top-tier candidates with relocation support.
--Masters degree or above.
--Experience reporting to a board of directors.
--Leading a healthcare organization serving an underserved patient census.
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