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Health Services Director

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Health Services Director to lead the operation, functioning, and quality of assigned Primary Health Care (PHC) programs and services. The successful candidate will engage with primary health care, acute and tertiary care, public health, leadership community, clinical teams, and community partners to support the mission, vision, values, and policies of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

The Health Services Director will play a key role in supporting the development, implementation, operation, and evaluation of a primary health care program and initiatives within the zone and across the province. This includes leading self and overseeing multiple strategic change projects and initiatives, engaging others through partnerships to achieve results that facilitate system transformation and the development of strategic goals and objectives.

The primary responsibilities of the Health Services Director related to program leadership, human resource management, fiscal management, development, and assurance of professional standards are to be aligned with the established standards of the quality mandate in Primary Health Care.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

  • Baccalaureate degree from a health discipline or experience in a healthcare setting
  • Master's degree preferred (e.g., Master of Health Administration (MHSA) / Postgraduate Diploma Health Administration (DHA))
  • Current registration with the relevant college/association
  • A minimum of 5-7 years recent and related leadership/management experience in a healthcare setting

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in initiating and managing multiple projects, experience in a unionized environment, and knowledge of primary health care, health promotion, health determinants, and dynamics of health needs in a rural community.

The candidate should also possess exceptional interpersonal and communication (oral, written, and presentation) skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with various professional and community individuals, demonstrating a high level of judgment, tact, creativity, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality.

The Health Services Director will be responsible for program development, project management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation in community settings, as well as working with physicians and stakeholders across multiple governance structures to establish and sustain strong collaborative family practice teams.

The successful candidate will have a high level of sound judgment, initiative, and self-direction to make independent decisions related to responsibilities, values, and acts upon input from key internal and external stakeholders to support the decision-making process.

The candidate should also exhibit analytical thinking as well as creative problem-solving ability and willingness to consider uncharted or novel ideas related to trends and changes in healthcare.

The Health Services Director will be aware of the interdependence of organizational systems and stakeholders and consider the impact on people, processes, and services.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and leadership, knowledge of current legislation relating to Occupational Health & Safety, Infection Control Standards, Controlled Drug & Substances, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy, and of Accreditation Standards for Primary Health Care.

The Health Services Director will be responsible for self-motivation, self-direction, leadership, team development, organizational, and facilitation skills, as well as a commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness, and organizational health.

About You Continued

The candidate should possess proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, internet, email, and the ability to use health information systems to support patient care.

The Health Services Director will be required to work irregular hours and under pressure to meet strict deadlines, as well as travel within the zone and to other areas as necessary.

The successful candidate will have a valid Nova Scotia Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Competencies in other languages are an asset, with French preferred.

Hours
  • Permanent Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
  • Shifts may include weekends, evenings, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits

$60.39 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.