Lead Physician Health Officer

DEPARTMENT: Medical Services

BARGAINING UNIT: Physician

JOB TYPE: Temporary part-time

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: French essential and spoken English

NOTE : Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Senior Vice-President of Medical Affairs, the Lead Physician Health Officer will be responsible for improvement of the organizational culture and work environment for physicians, focusing on system-wide wellbeing initiatives rather than individual-level interventions. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing physician wellbeing, identifying sources of physician burnout, improving the work environment within RHA A, and fostering a positive organizational culture. This senior leadership role requires a physician with an active clinical role, who can credibly lead initiatives that identify and address burnout and enhance organizational support structures.

REQUIREMENTS:

Degree from a recognized medical school and residency leading to a licence in medicine.

A recognized medical school is a school that meets the following criterium:

• • Accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) or the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) (in the United States);

OR

• • Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools with a note for Canada under the Sponsor Notes tab.

• Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick;
• Active membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association or equivalent liability insurance association;
• Membership with the New Brunswick Medical Society;
• Privileges in New Brunswick;
• Privileges with Vitalité Health Network;
• Registration with New Brunswick Medicare;
• One to three years' experience will be considered an asset;
• Any other combination of training and experience deemed relevant and equivalent could be considered;
• Analytical and change management skills
• Ability to communicate with colleagues, patients, families and visitors with tact and courtesy
• Initiative and leadership
• Excellent oral and written command of French and good command of English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical ability to perform assigned work
• Good work history (performance and attendance)
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, the Network's management philosophy and organizational values
• Adherence to Vitalité Health Network's confidentiality rules.

NOTES:

1. The remuneration is based on a salary model with benefits.
2. Moving expenses allowance.
3. Possibility of a recruitment incentive depending on eligibility, as determined by the Department of Health (return of service required).
4. This job is also posted on NBhealthjobs.
5. For more information about Vitalite Health Network, please visit the Network's website.
6. For more information about the community, please visit the city's website:

• https://www.moncton.ca/
• https://www.bathurst.ca/
• https://edmundston.ca/
• https://www.campbellton.ca/

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.