Manager of the Primary Health Care Integrated Services Network

DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care Integrated Network - Administration

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Temporary full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE : Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Primary Health Care, the successful candidate is tasked with establishing the primary health care (PHC) integrated services network in Moncton and surrounding area and with strategically directing the network and ensuring it operates optimally. The successful candidate supervises and coordinates the administrative, operational and strategic activities of the PHC integrated services network in very close collaboration with the directors / managers / heads of various clinical services, physicians, community partners and various stakeholders. Directly manages the activities and staff of the PHC sector of the referral centre and family health units. Manages the operations of the referral centre and family health units.

Forms and co-manages a local alignment committee and local services committee dedicated to the establishment and maintenance of an integrated services network. Is responsible for implementing and carrying out work plans for this purpose and is accountable for these plans regionally.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to health administration, health or another relevant field;
• Master's in management considered an asset;
• Minimum of five to eight years' experience in a health care or services management position;
• Five years' clinical experience in the health field;
• Experience supervising/managing staff and strong coaching skills;
• Proven knowledge and experience in PHC and experience in program development and implementation;
• Combination of training and experience deemed equivalent may be taken into consideration;
• Ease forging internal and external partnerships due to knowledge of the sector and ability to bring people together;
• Good leadership and communication skills;
• Strategic-thinking skills and innovative and collaborative management style;
• Strong skills in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to function with ease in a changing environment and strong skills implementing change management strategies;
• Extensive experience managing human and financial resources as well as information in general;
• Recognized ability to achieve results, whether directly or through teamwork;
• Ability to use the computer tools common within the health network;
• Availability to travel within the Network's territory;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethical principles, the Network's management philosophy, and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network.

• 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.