Executive Director Health Services – Western Zone

Job title: Executive Director Health Services – Western Zone

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 110151
Location: Western Zone, Chipman Facility
Company: NSHA
Department: OPWZ Exec Dir Operations WZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Management/Non Union MGMT/NON-Union
Posting Closing Date: 25-Apr-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice President Zone Operations and working closely with the Zone Medical Lead, the Executive Director Health Services is responsible for the coordination, management and leadership of clinical and program operations for designated facilities within the management zone. This role will lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of operational plans which allow the Management Zone to deliver safe and high quality care and is accountable to develop high performing teams as well as utilize resources in an efficient and sustainable manner. The Executive Director also promotes and supports the clinical, research and academic mandates of Nova Scotia Health within their sites.

The Executive Director is the primary link to the Foundation and Auxiliary partners within their respective locations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to supporting coordination of designated programs, services and operations in collaboration with the Vice Presidents, operational support to issues that arise in including clinical, quality and facility based issues, and capital equipment planning, procurement and contracts.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a health discipline preferred
• Master’s degree in health or public administration field or related field preferred
• Registration with relevant health or professional discipline/college or association
• Certified Health Executive designation is an asset
• 7 years of relevant senior leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for financial, strategic and people management to deliver high quality services within a complex, integrated service model provided throughout several locations with multiple partners and stakeholders
• Excellence in leadership, relationship building, organizational and decision skills in support of patient, family and client centred services
• Expert knowledge to critically analyze evidence-based practices to inform strategy development and organizational planning
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders
• Understanding of the principles of project management and demonstrated ability to create and lead complex work teams
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills which are responsive to audience needs
• Advanced communications skills/positive energetic public persona
• Collaboration, negotiation and persuasion skills are paramount as this role requires the engagement of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks
• In addition this positon requires the ability to demonstrate:

• Cultural competence
• Critical thinking and analytical problem solving
• Strategic and systems thinking
• Sound knowledge of management and a working knowledge of information systems
• Evidence-based collaborative problem solving of complex multifaceted issues
• Expertise in financial management
• Expertise in leading complex change
• Quality improvement methodologies
• Strong working memory

Hours of Work

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Salary Information

BANDR19:

$68.6390 – $85.7989 hourly

Or

$133,846 to $167,307 annually

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit – MGMT/NON-Union position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Expected salary:

Location: Kentville, NS

Job date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:22:44 GMT