Head of Family Practice Department
3 weeks ago
Requisition ID:
Estimated Annual Salary: To Be Determined
Type of Remuneration: Other
For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact.
About the RoleReporting to the Provincial Medical Executive Director, the Department Heads (DH) for Family Practice are collectively accountable for the management of the Family Practice Medical staff within the Zone. This includes providing strategic and operational planning as well as service leadership in collaboration with pertinent administrative Department leaders. The DHs are responsible for guiding the Department of Family Practice network leads, overseeing performance management, and physician resource planning for department members.
Key Responsibilities1. Ensure adherence to NSHA Bylaws and Rules and Regulations, including the approval of credentials, managing complex applications, and addressing CPSNS restrictions.
2. Conduct regular departmental meetings and disseminate meeting minutes to the Provincial Medical Executive Director.
3. Actively participate in relevant committee meetings such as ZMAC, Clinical Affairs, Zone Council, Network Council, and LTC MAC meetings.
4. Co-lead strategic and operational planning and budgeting, working in conjunction with Health Services Managers and Leads.
5. Guarantee service continuity through effective scheduling practices, including managing vacation requests, on-call schedules, and locum utilization.
6. Monitor standards, quality, and resource utilization within the department.
7. Oversee performance management for all department personnel.
8. Address complaints and disciplinary actions concerning department members.
9. Support the medical education mandate by recruiting physicians for teaching roles, participating in the Dal Medical School Committee, and coordinating medical residents and students.
10. Engage in clinical services planning and assist in managing various clinics within the zone, advocating for the healthcare system and serving as a liaison between Acute Care and Community Care.
11. Lead recruitment and retention initiatives, including identifying opportunities, managing recruitment processes, handling retirement transitions, and addressing the needs of new recruits.
12. Ensure the completion of onboarding processes for new hires, with assistance from the Specialty Site Lead as necessary.
13. Organize regular IMMR for the Department in collaboration with Organization Performance.
14. Participate in and support the implementation of the Provincial Primary Care Strategy, focusing on transformation, modernization, and addressing physician issues within the zone.
15. Engage in leadership development initiatives.
16. Perform all duties with an understanding of EDIRA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Reconciliation, and Accessibility) principles.
⦁ MD licensed in Nova Scotia and privileged with Nova Scotia Health.
⦁ Demonstrated evidence of past and ongoing leadership training.
⦁ Community-based Family Physician with experience in and a commitment to healthcare settings (including but not limited to community health centers, outpatient clinics, rural healthcare facilities, etc.) where primary care is delivered directly to local populations.
Each position is 0.5 FTE, and individual compensation will be determined based on prior experience.
Application ProcessTo submit your expression of interest, please provide a cover letter and CV via the designated portal/website.
Practicing medicine in Nova Scotia offers fulfilling patient care that embraces family life, professional development, and community involvement. The collaborative environment allows for better connections across the healthcare system, enriching both your practice and personal life.
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is dedicated to fostering a workforce that is free from discrimination, values diversity, and is representative of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from priority groups including 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.
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