Primary Health Care Manager – Community Programs

DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care - Access

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:

Under the direct authority of the Director of Primary Health Care, the Manager of Primary Health Care – Community Programs is responsible for the management of several programs, such as the Personalized Services Management Program, as well as the human resources associated with these programs. The incumbent ensures the coordination and integration of services and initiatives in order to maximize health outcomes, client satisfaction, and the efficient and effective use of human resources. In addition, the incumbent proposes and manages various initiatives supporting the transformation of the health care system pursued by the Vitalité Health Network. The incumbent also represents the Network with various community partners. The incumbent is responsible for improving quality and increasing the performance of services within their sector. The incumbent may also be assigned various mandates based on operational needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to health administration, health or another relevant field;
• Training or master's in management considered an asset;
• Minimum of five 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 primary health care and experience in program development, review and implementation;
• Combination of training and experience deemed equivalent may be taken into consideration;
• Ease forging internal and external partnerships due to their 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 problem solving and in program planning, development and evaluation;
• Ease working in a changing environment and strong skills in implementing change management strategies;
• Extensive experience managing human and financial resources and 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 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.

• 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.