Manager Of Community Health [Nl Health Services]

Permanent Full Time

Manager of Primary Health Care and Medical Clinics Bonne Bay and Port Saunders

NL Health Services - Western Zone

Location to be determined (either Bonne Bay or Port Saunders)

Definition of Work: Reporting to the Regional Director of Primary Health Care, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, the successful candidate will be accountable for providing leadership in planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and evaluating clinical program activities for medical clinics located throughout the Bonne Bay and Port Saunders Health Neighbourhoods.

In addition, there is responsibility for leadership of Primary Health Care (PHC) and Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CDPM) in the assigned Health Neighbourhoods. The Manager is responsible for leading program management and planning, team building, monitoring clinical efficiency, implementation of initiatives to support improvements in the delivery of PHC services which are consistent with regional and provincial directions; lead a comprehensive approach to planning and service delivery of PHC services in the assigned Health Neighbourhood; chair the local Community Advisory Committees and Primary Health Care Team; and lead change management processes to support the establishment of a Family Care Team promoting collaborative practice across program areas and between health professionals and clients in the provision of PHC to improve access and health outcomes for residents across the Bonne Bay and Port Saunders Health Neighbourhoods.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the key skills, behaviours, abilities and knowledge as outlined in the five domains of the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.

• Engaging others through fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams;
• Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes;
• Transforming systems by thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting oneself strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change.
• Leading yourself by having self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with Western Health's values of respect, equity, transparency, advocacy, collaboration, innovation accountability, and excellence;
• Developing coalitions through purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating socio-political environments;

Required Qualifications

The candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in a Health related discipline or Social Science. Proof of registration and licensure with good standing as a health professional is required. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years clinical experience in a related health discipline. Two - three years of progressive leadership experience would be an asset. Candidates will have demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative leadership style, organizational, communication and decision-making skills as well as an ability to function in a diverse and changing environment. Preference will be given to applicants with a broad understanding of clinical processes, primary health care and change management.

Note: The candidate will be required to travel. Use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.

• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.

In the event no suitable candidate is found with the above noted qualifications, other levels of experience and training may be considered for this position. Consideration may also be given to applicants who do not currently possess a Bachelor's Degree, provided they are willing to complete same within five years of appointment to the position. In this case, the successful applicant must be prepared to demonstrate proof of registration/enrollment to an appropriate degree program within the first year of appointment to the position. Furthermore, the successful applicant is required to provide annual updates based on the progress of each semester of the program.

Hours of Work: 70 Hours per pay period

0830-1630 Hours; Monday to Friday. Flexible hours required.

Salary Scale: $75,022.00 - $97,529.00 annual

Competition Number: WH: 2023001135

Competition Closing Date: 8 September 2023

Recruiter Name: Brittany Hickey

Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Please Note: A resume, proof of qualifications, and the names of two employment references are required. Applicants who do not provide this information will not be considered for this opportunity.

To apply, go to https://employment.westernhealth.nl.ca. If you are having issues when using eRecruit, please email [email protected]. Please note, this email address does not accept applications.

Thank you for your interest with Western Health; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.