Seeking Clinical Operations Directors For The Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Areas.

Position Summary

Are you looking for a new and rewarding senior leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has some exciting opportunities for Clinical Operations Directors in the communities of Williams Lake and 100 Mile House areas. These positions will support the amazing people and communities that make up the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Area! Relocation allowance will be provided, apply now to join our amazing team!

Who Are We Looking For

We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play.

How Will You Create An Impact

The Director, Clinical Operations, is responsible for the overall administrative leadership and management of the primary care network and multiple acute care facilities, community services and public health.

Working closely with the Medical leadership of these programs and services, the Director oversees effective daily operations for the service area by establishing the operational framework and infrastructure needed to support planning, service delivery and allocation and management of all physical, human and financial resources.

The Director works closely with the Ministry and with their Medical and Administrative leadership partners at Interior Health is responsible for establishing and strengthening the relationships with the Divisions of Family Practice and ensuring strong collaboration with these external stakeholders. This work includes negotiations with the various Divisions of Family Practice and other key stakeholders to develop and implement strategies to advance primary care transformation.

With a strong focus on patient and family centered care and quality improvement, this position leads and supports the continuous improvement of care processes within assigned portfolio. The incumbent works as a team player with colleagues and co-workers in identifying services delivery models and processes to ensure seamless integration of services.

What Will You Work On

• Works collaboratively with other health systems leaders to develop the Specialized Community Services Programs (SCSPs).
• Develops an operational framework for staffing and service delivery through collaborative partnerships that support patient and family centred care, patient safety and quality of care, evidenced based practices, sound risk management, process improvement and optimum utilization management.
• Ensures compliance with legislation and safety standards to provide a healthy and safe environment for patient and staff.
• In collaboration with their physician dyad partners, develops strategies to ensure quality evidenced based clinical primary care patient care service delivery within the programs to ensure sustainability of services consistent with the established priorities and the vision, values and strategic direction of Interior Health.
• Co-chairs the Collaborative Services Committee in partnership with the Division of Family Practice.
• Represents assigned clinical areas on a variety of internal and external committees as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Ensures clear performance objectives and indicators are in place to assess the delivery of services within the designated clinical patient care service areas.
• Establishes systems and processes to evaluate performance of programs and services aligned with corporate direction.
• Establishes an effective workforce plan in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders that ensures the ongoing availability of qualified competent staff within the context of operational demands and resource constraints.
• Develops and effectively manages capital and operating budgets that complement strategic directions within existing fiscal constraints.
• Builds strategic and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, specifically the Divisions of Family practice to identify and plan responsive delivery systems and services and to discuss and resolve issues related to same, in support of the effective and efficient integration of healthcare services and resources throughout the organization.
• Provides overall leadership and direction for operational staff that supports the achievement of required outcomes and ensures adherence to accreditation, regulatory, professional and safety standards.
• Establishes effective administrative systems for maintaining, evaluating and reporting on the operations of the portfolio.
• Responds to patient care issues and public concerns in a supportive and goal oriented manner, facilitating communication to affect positive outcomes.

Additional Benefits Of Joining Interior Health

As a top 100 BC Employer, we also offer one of the best benefits packages in Canada, including Medical, Dental and Extended Health coverage, a defined pension plan and paid vacation starting at 4 weeks to a maximum of 7 weeks annually.

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Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

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Qualfications

Education, Training And Experience

• Ten years of clinical and leadership experience in large, complex, adaptive health organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical health-related discipline, supplemented by a Master’s Degree in health, business or related field.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current and future healthcare issues.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment, building and sustaining effective relationships.
• Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and applicable software applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation and collective agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, manage change, develop strategy and execute on plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to make effective presentations to groups.

The salary for these positions follow the HEABC provincial compensation plan for excluded positions. The salary ranges, dependant on the position, range from $116,685 to $184,532.