Medical Executive Director - Northern Zone

Responsibilities Act as a strategic business advisor and medical resource to NS Health Executive Team, VP Medicine and Senior Leadership Team Identify, and lead the development and implementation of specific operational and clinical strategies, programs and initiatives and provide clinical and executive leadership to provincial initiatives, as assigned by the VP Medicine Provide senior clinical leadership and advocacy for major infrastructure projects that impact the delivery of services within the zone Ensure that all health services and activities delivered are aligned with objectives of NS Health Lead the collaboration and cooperation between Zones required to deliver effective, quality and safe patient centric care, and to identify potential areas for shared resources Provide leadership and oversight of programs, services, and activities for the effective operation of the Zone Drive improvement and innovation in service delivery models and achieving agreed upon outcome and performance goals in the Zone Direct the implementation of service strategies congruent with the NS Health quality and sustainability plan (health services business plan) within assigned Zone Enable effective integration of Zone programs and services with sites and services In partnership with Financial Services develop a multi-million dollar operating budget and allocate fiscal resources In partnership with Quality and System Performance, establish effective performance management within the Zone to support the accountability for Zone performance improvement Develop and maintain a strong patient/client-centered focus and culture and represent the Zone to the external market, as well as internally, through the application of community relations and marketing Lead or participate on all pertinent medical, administrative and Board committees Promote and support medical and dental learner placements within the Zone and ensure the educational experience of residents and learner is pursuant to the requirements identified and outlined through agreements with the University and any applicable Collective Agreements About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Medical Doctorate (with or without specialty) with evidence of past and ongoing leadership training CCPE/MBA/CHE is preferred 5-7 years’ experience at a senior leadership level involved in the planning and delivering medical programs and services provided throughout several locations with multiple partners and stakeholders; provincial committee experience Experience engaging, mentoring and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative, participative manner to develop operational plans and achieve objectives Successful record of achievement as a leader, including extensive experience in improvement and innovation in service delivery in a large and diverse range of health functions Exceptional communications and presentation skills, both verbal and written, with tact and diplomacy, and ability to navigate complex relationships with multiple stakeholders to achieve objectives Strong human resource and financial planning experience and competencies with experience in resource management, budgets and long-term financial planning Ability to exercise initiative and vision, be resourceful, work independently, work cooperatively, adapt easily to changes in direction and to provide effective leadership Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Compensation Salary under review Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan