Manager Of Primary Health Care And Medical Clinics

Description:

Manager of Primary Health Care and Medical Clinics Port Aux Basques and Stephenville South
Western Health, Port aux Basques

Definition of Work: Reporting to the Regional Director of Primary Health Care, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management and Paramedicine, 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 Port aux Basques Health Neighbourhood, and assigned clinics in the Stephenville South Area.
In addition, there is responsibility for leadership of Primary Health Care (PHC) and Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CDPM) in the assigned Health Neighbourhood. 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 Committee and Primary Health Care Team; and lead change management processes to support the establishment of a Collaborative Team Clinic 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 of the entire Health Neighbourhood.
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.
o 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;
o Engaging others through fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams;
o Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes;
o 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;
o 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.

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.