Collaborative Care Clinic Implementation Manager

COLLABORATIVE CARE CLINIC IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER

OPEN COMPETITION

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHFREDERICTON

(An alternate work location in New Brunswick may be considered)

The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Primary Health Care Branch as the Collaborative Care Clinic Implementation Manager. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Primary Health Care Strategy & Innovation.

As the Collaborative Care Clinic Implementation Manager, you will:

• Lead stakeholder engagement with family physicians, nurse practitioners, community partners, the Regional Health Authorities, etc.;
• Provide information on funding models, scope of practice, regulatory requirements, and clinical governance structure;
• Conduct readiness assessments to help practices identify opportunities, benefits, risks, and capacity needs for joining collaborative care clinics;
• Support providers in developing implementation plans based on local context, provider readiness, and resources available;
• Manage contracts/agreements with physicians, nurse practitioners, clinics, etc.;
• Complete monthly reviews of indicators, targets, and data to monitor clinic performance, operational stability, and adherence to standards;
• Serve as the liaison to support continuous improvement efforts, contract compliance, workflow challenges, sustainability risks, and support action plans to optimize clinic goals;
• Facilitate coordinated support from Practice Support and Practice Facilitation teams to strengthen workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure a continuous improvement mindset;
• Ensure clinics have access to tools, templates, and monthly reports to support care delivery;
• Provide support to clinics to help manage change processes in clinic environments with minimal standardized structure;
• Provide supervision, coaching, and performance management to staff on the team;
• Monitor staff workload, and capacity, adjusting staff assignments as needed to meet team and project demands;
• Contribute to Branch strategic planning, policy development, priority setting, and evaluation of initiatives;
• Perform various other duties as required.

Who you are:

• You are a skilled negotiator, creative problem solver and have well-developed influencing and relationship management skills.
• You have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the primary health care system.
• You are at your best when you are challenged and thrive on getting results.
• You are equally comfortable and effective working with Executives, external stakeholders, health care providers, and all levels of the organization.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Business Administration, Engineering, or another health-related field, and
• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.

Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate the following asset qualifications:

• Experience with, or knowledge of, Project Management methodologies and principles.
• Experience with, or knowledge of, Change Management principles.
• Experience managing employees.
• Experience with, or knowledge of, the health care system.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies: Check out our competencies here!

• Developing Others
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Organizational Commitment
• Team Leadership
• Results Orientation

Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $2,991 to $3,979 bi-weekly (Pay Band 6)

What can GNB offer you:

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by January 23, 2026 indicating competition number 35-26-007. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331
E-Mail: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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