Program Director, Medicine

**Work Type: Full Time**

**It's the St. Mary’s way: compassionate care for our patients and each other, together.**

We grow our people and we’re growing the future of healthcare today and tomorrow. Our patients are the heart of why we care, and our staff are the heart of how we care. This is a pivotal and exciting time as we build for the future. Whether you are starting your career or looking for new experiences, don’t let our size fool you. We are leaders in our field recognized globally for world-class, innovative healthcare. Our vision of “Inspiring Excellence. Healthier Together” is not just about our approach to patient-centered care, it’s also about our commitment to our staff.

Join us, learn with us, grow the future of healthcare together.

**The St. Mary’s Way**:
Inclusive: You are valued for your whole, authentic self.

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**Please Note**:New employees must provide documentation/proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Mary’s General Hospital. Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH.

**Position Summary**:
This position is responsible for a large clinical portfolio including the Inpatient General and Specialized Medicine services across both acute care sites in the newly merged organization made up of the current St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River sites. The objective of this role is to provide leadership, direction, coaching and mentorship to staff within the program, ensuring teams have clinical service plans and annual objectives in place which are in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan and objectives. Building and developing high performing teams is a key objective of this role, inspiring staff to want to work within the program and creating an environment where patients and care partners are confident in the care they are receiving

**Position Requirements**:

- Master’s Degree in business or health related field
- Minimum 5 years of formal healthcare leadership required, experience must have included managing direct reports, budgets, quality improvement initiatives and collaboration with external stakeholders. Familiarity with various legislations including; PHIPPA, ECFAA, People’s Health Care Act, etc. required.
- Member in good standing with regulatory college

**Preferred Requirements**:

- Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation considered an asset
- LEADS training considered an asset

**Responsibilities at a Glance**:

- Develops the strategy for the program internally in the organization
- Works collaboratively across the organization with peers to influence strategy and decision making
- Responsible for meeting the budget commitments and integrated plan targets
- Creates and manages the clinical capital budget for the portfolio
- Drives improved performance across multiple quality metrics
- Creates a positive, engaged, and high performing culture
- Responsible for hiring staff, engaging the teams and ensuring alignment to our mission, vision and values
- Oversees performance management including direct reports, managers, educators, etc.
- Lead ongoing continuous quality improvement and program efficiencies

**What we offer**:
Health and Dental benefits for Full-Time Employees

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

A great team

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