Medical Director

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medical Director to join our team at Vancouver Coastal Health. As a Medical Director, you will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and oversight to our Primary Care team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Foster collaborative working relationships with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to support the delivery of high-quality primary care.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication links with the physician and nurse practitioner team to ensure efficient working and a supportive working environment.
  • Ensure integration of medical practice at a local level by communicating strategic priorities and local operational goals.
  • Implement primary care program strategy and initiatives in partnership with the Operations Manager and local leadership team.
  • Work in direct partnership with local site leadership and in matrix partnership with other site teams to advance program and organization priorities.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop, manage, and evaluate clinical programming.
  • Create and maintain an environment of evidence-based clinical practice that fosters professional growth and development.
  • Support delivery and implementation of relevant clinical guidelines at the local level.
  • Develop and use conflict resolution pathways with the MRP team.
  • Implement effective performance management processes for clinic-based physicians and nurse practitioners.
  • Ensure adherence to legislation, safety standards, and VCH policies to provide a healthy and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Work with operational administrative support to coordinate an efficient and effective medical staff work schedule and on-call schedule.
  • Recruit and retain locum and contracted physician and NP staff.
  • Coordinate the orientation and initial support for new site-specific medical staff and locums.
  • Work with operational administrative support to monitor and track the physician budget, invoicing, and contract delivery.
  • Represent VCH and advocate for the work of the Primary Care team as a medical leader in internal and external settings.
  • Coordinate program-level medical education for physicians and nurse practitioners.
  • Support the implementation of program Quality Improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
  • Eligibility for licensure with the BC College of Nursing and Midwives (BCCNM) for Nurse Practitioner applicants, or Medical Degree and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia for Physician applicants.
  • Medical leadership experience within a large health organization and a proven track-record in clinical practice.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
  • Sound business acumen and ability to develop and foster collaboration and effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Conflict management skills and expertise to persuade and negotiate effective resolution of issues.
  • Ability to inspire a shared vision and align performance goals and objectives for medical staff.
  • Effective communication and consultation skills to gain acceptance of recommendations and facilitate effective decision-making and operations.
  • Ability to build credibility, understanding, and trust in the external community.

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