Physician Leadership

Salary: To be provided; will be discussed

Competition Number: VAC0018303

Posted Date: 2025-11-07

Closing Date: Open until filled.

About US

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) provides all healthcare services to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) through a large suite of facilities, clinics, and community services, operated by the five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern- Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western. NLHS prides itself on providing the highest quality care and service to the people in our communities. To do that, we employ motivated and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Health and Well-Being: Every Person. Every Community.

Job Summary

NL Health services is seeking applications for the position of Division Head Primary Care - Eastern Urban zone - Hospitalist. This position is accountable to the Clinical Chief of Primary Care for the Eastern Urban Zone as well as the leadership and management team of the Eastern Urban Primary Care program. The Clinical Chief is accountable to the

Senior Medical Director of the zone.

This position involves a term of three years with annual review. It may be extended for an additional three years pursuant to NLHS Bylaws Respecting Medical Staff.

We are looking for individuals who have strong leadership and communication capabilities, can motivate team members, move projects forward and can translate innovative ideas

into reality.

Responsibilities

Provide effective clinical discipline leadership in collaboration with the Clinical Chief of Primary Care for the Eastern Urban Zone as well as the primary care leadership team as it relates to the development and sustainability of a Hospitalist Service.

Collaborate with the Clinical Chief of Primary Care and NL Health Services clinical program leadership to address identified service delivery gaps and enhance integration across programs.

Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve the Hospitalist Service?s care delivery and operational effectiveness; support and facilitate change management initiatives to implement service enhancements.

Assist in the coordination and management of scheduling to ensure adequate coverage and efficient service delivery.

Serve as a liaison between the Hospitalist Service and other specialty groups to promote collaboration and ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible for licensure with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL).

Eligible for membership of the medical staff of NLHS.

Demonstrates commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based practice. Experience
and/or academic preparation in health care management or leadership. Discipline-specific certification ? FRCPC, CCFP or Equivalent.

Remuneration: To be provided; will be discussed

Language: English

Employer: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Contact Information: [email protected]

Vacancy number: VAC0018303

Competition closing date: Until Filled

How to Apply: Interest applicants are asked to apply for this position by submitted your application and resume through Service Now or by email to [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.