Executive Director of Medical Affairs

Health PEI Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Base pay range $65.07/hr - $81.35/hr Direct message the job poster from Health PEI Recruitment Specialist | Allied Health Support Services & Excluded Roles Are you a visionary healthcare leader ready to drive transformation in one of Canada’s most community-connected healthcare systems? Health PEI is seeking a bold, collaborative, and forward-thinking individual to serve as its next Executive Director of Medical Affairs — a pivotal role that will shape the future of care delivery across Prince Edward Island. At Health PEI, we are building a One Island Health System that delivers the right care, by the right provider, in the right place. With a $1.1 billion operating budget and a $300 million capital investment plan , we are modernizing infrastructure, expanding access to care, and improving outcomes for patients across the province. In the past year alone, we’ve connected thousands of Islanders to primary care, reduced wait times for key services, and increased surgical capacity by 36%. But our greatest strength is our people. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is built on three pillars: My Path – meaningful career development and growth. My Team – a culture of collaboration, pride, and support. Our Health PEI – a shared commitment to innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. The Role: Executive Director of Medical Affairs You will provide strategic leadership and clinical oversight across Health PEI’s medical programs and services. As a key advisor to the Chief Medical Officer and Executive Team, you’ll champion quality improvement, clinical governance, and physician engagement. You’ll play a central role in advancing integrated care models, supporting medical staff development, and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Your mandate includes fostering collaboration across disciplines, driving innovation in clinical practice, and supporting system-wide transformation initiatives. You’ll also liaise with government partners and healthcare stakeholders to ensure alignment with provincial health priorities and policy. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding Health PEI through a period of growth, modernization, and renewed commitment to excellence in care for every Islander. Duties: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of system wide priorities and actively contribute to initiatives beyond immediate scope. This integrated approach ensures that leadership efforts are cohesive, strategic, and in service of the broader mandate of Health PEI. Promote Health PEI’s vision and strategic direction by collaborating with the Senior Leadership, and Board of Directors, translating high-level goals into actionable objectives and system standards. Provide executive-level leadership and oversight for the communication division, ensuring services align with strategic priorities and operational objectives. Offer expert communication advice to the organization on strategic and operational planning, based on data, legislation, policy, and best practice. Lead efforts to uphold Health PEI’s reputation and service excellence, ensuring high standards of delivery and continuous quality improvement. Helps maintain Health PEI’s accreditation by ensuring compliance with national standards and fostering a culture of quality improvement. Provide strategic Communication, Advice and Planning on divisional programs, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Participate in ELT meetings, executive scrum meetings, government briefings, and strategic forums to inform decision making and organizational planning. Lead the development, interpretation, and implementation of legislation, policies, and clinical operational communication guidelines to support divisional functions and system priorities. Monitor and enforce adherence to internal controls, policies and standards aligned with Health PEI’s strategic goals and corporate objectives. Align divisional goals with Health PEI’s strategic priorities and contribute to system-wide planning. Ensure all provincial services and programs within the organization and/or division are delivered efficiently and effectively Lead efforts to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the division. Ensure continuous improvement through regular review of policies, procedures, and program frameworks. Establish and maintain effective communication channels with governmental and non-governmental organizations to support legislative and regulatory compliance, including partnerships with the Department of Health and Wellness, Department of Communication, and other provincial departments. Represent Health PEI and/or the division at provincial, regional, and federal/provincial/territorial meetings, advisory committees, and working groups to advance system-level collaboration and policy development. Serve as chair or executive sponsor for transformation workstreams, provincial committees, and working groups that align with Health PEI’s strategic communication priorities. Other related duties Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in communication, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree in communication, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Business, or a related field is an asset. Extensive senior leadership experience in complex public or NFP healthcare systems or service delivery organizations. Extensive experience in strategic planning, development, implementation, and execution Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, policies, and best practices, or relevant experience in a highly regulated, 24/7 environment within a complex, multi-site organization. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial performance Extensive experience representing the organization in provincial and national settings, including media, forums, and legislative appearances. Extensive experience in Board-governed organizations, supporting Boards and Board committees. Extensive experience in managing strategic initiatives and delivering services or programs to clients and/or the public, with a preference for experience in health or social program delivery. Experience collaborating with government and non-government agencies, professional groups, unions, and other stakeholders. Demonstrated skill in establishing relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, leadership, conflict resolution, and collaborative skills, with the ability to plan and think strategically. Proficiency in various computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Other Qualifications: Demonstrated leadership abilities, including managing diverse teams, driving organizational change, and leading cross-functional groups. Strong decision making, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government, HPEI Board, union partners, auditors, postsecondary institutions, and media outlets. Ability to act as a spokesperson for the organization with local and national media outlets. Commitment to continuous improvement. Salary Range: $65.07 - $81.35 per hour (Level 29) Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Mon - Fri Posting ID: GSPE Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Management Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Health PEI by 2x We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr