Job Description
Vice President (VP) and Chief Operating Officer
Central Zone
(Temporary Full Time - 18-24 months)
Posting Details
Job Posting Number: 2024000731
Job Posting Closing Date: May 13, 2024
Recruiter Name: Leanne Perry
Recruiter Contact: [email protected]
Opportunity
Are you interested in shaping the future of health care in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you ready to work with a dynamic team to redesign the delivery of health care services to improve the health and wellbeing of the residents of the province?
We are currently accepting applications for the role of:
Vice President (VP) and Chief Operating Officer - (Central Zone)
The Role
Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President (VP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO)- Central Zone is a key member of the Executive Management Committee and Senior Leadership Team with their primary focus to combine strategic and operational accountability to support the vision and values of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services. The VP COO will be responsible for ensuring the continuity of operations and service delivery within the Central Zone. As a member of the Executive Management Committee, they will provide strategic and operational leadership to envision, enable, and support the ongoing development and delivery of health programs and services that are based on a provincial standard of care that is integrated, efficient, sustainable, high quality, safe, and responsive to the needs of citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The VP COO will have responsibility for day-to-day operations of facilities and programs within the Central Zone including the following areas: Acute and Long-Term Care; Children and Women's Health; Primary Health / Chronic Disease; Community Health / Supports; Rehab / Continuing Care; Food Services; Infection Prevention and Control; Facility Maintenance; Pastoral Care and Ethics; Medical Devices; and Environmental Services. The VP COO, in partnership with the Central Zone Medical Director, will closely collaborate with other senior leaders to fulfill the mandate of NLHS. A critical role of the VP COO will be working closely with Advisory Committees and local patient advocates to ensure services are responsive and tailored to meet the needs of the population.
The VP COO - Central Zone will also be responsible for supporting the Regional Health Councils and fostering engagement with local health system and community stakeholders. In collaboration with the VP Transformation - Wellbeing, they will drive the success of local Collaborative Team Networks and be responsible for improving the delivery of community-based primary health care. The VP COO will identify and champion local opportunities for improvement and provide leadership in program development and system transformation to accomplish strategic goals.
The VP COO - Central Zone will be accountable for creating and fostering a healthy workplace that promotes effective working relationships that will attract, develop, retain, and motivate healthcare professionals including engagement of staff and physicians. They will assume a leadership role in ensuring that programs and departments are successful in attaining defined goals and objectives that are consistent with the strategic operational and fiscal goals of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services.
Along with other senior leaders they will share responsibility for culture, which includes a commitment to safety and physiological wellbeing. Members of the Executive Management Committee may also be assigned responsibility for programs, departments, or projects within the organization, as determined by the Chief Executive Officer.
Requirements of the Role
The successful candidate will have considerable experience as a senior administrator, strategist, and policy developer and have exceptional communication and engagement skills. The individual must also have demonstrated leadership ability, high ethical standards and integrity, the ability to facilitate change, and a commitment to the health care community.
The ideal candidate will draw on 7+ years of experience at a senior leadership level that involved planning and delivering a variety of complex, integrated health services across several locations with multiple partners and stakeholders. They will demonstrate an excellent understanding of health service delivery with a clear track record of operational performance. Candidates should be masters-prepared or demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The successful candidate is a passionate, empathetic leader with exceptional business acumen, and interpersonal skills, as well as a commitment to the LEADS Framework. They must also demonstrate the key skills, behaviors, abilities, and knowledge outlined in the five domains of the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
Our Commitment
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging at our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards and goods and services.
Notes
Successful candidates will be expected to reside within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and are required to reside in the Central Zone.
A resume, proof of qualifications, and the names of three references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered. To apply, go to Any questions regarding using eRecruit, please email [email protected].
Thank you for your interest in Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
In the 2022 budget, the Provincial Government announced its intention to create a single provincial health authority. Re-imagining our health system was recommended by Health Accord NL to help improve health and health outcomes. This will be achieved through active interventions in social determinants of health and a high-quality health system that rebalances community, hospital, and long-term care services.
Our vision is that the citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador, no matter where they live, are supported in achieving and maintaining health and wellness. Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services will ensure that residents have access to a coordinated provincial network of high-quality health-care services. Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is driven to deliver the best possible value by providing the highest quality of service to the people we serve, at the optimal cost to taxpayers.
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.
NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca
Zone Profile
Central Zone
The Central Zone has communities located in Grand Falls-Windsor and extends from Charlottetown in the east, Fogo Island in the north, Harbour Breton in the south, and Baie Verte in the west; a geographical area encompassing more than half the total land mass of the island of Newfoundland. The Central Zone serves a population of approximately 93,000 people across 176 communities.
The Central Zone's boundaries encompass two regional hospitals, nine health centres, 11 long term care facilities, 24 community health centres, and two residential treatment centres. The Central Zone has more than 3,600 employees and approximately 900 volunteers, with an annual operating budget of approximately $360 million.
Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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