Assistant Manager, Health and Community Services Integrated Services Network

DEPARTMENT: Health and Community Services - Integrated Network - Administration

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent 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 Manager of the Health and Community Services Integrated Services Network – Zone 1B Rural Communities, the incumbent performs duties that may include management support, approval of payroll and employee requests, and coordination and management of equipment and access requests. The incumbent provides support for performance appraisals, attendance management, the performance management process, and the improvement of quality and safety in primary health care by developing policies and procedures, and participating in accreditation exercises.

The incumbent also works very closely with the Manager of the Health and Community Services Integrated Services Network – Zone 1B Rural Communities, to ensure the development and optimal functioning of the Integrated Services Network in Zone 1B's rural communities by supporting the management of operations for the Shediac Regional Medical Centre, the referral centre and local family health teams.

Depending on operational needs, the incumbent may be given other assignments.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to health administration, health or another relevant field;
• Minimum Three (3) years' experience in the health field;
• Knowledge and experience in the field of primary health care considered an asset;
• Experience in implementing and monitoring policies and programs/initiatives as well as in evaluation considered an asset;
• Extensive experience managing human and financial resources and information in general considered an asset;
• Any other combination of relevant training and experience deemed equivalent;
• Knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite and other software applications used within the Network;
• Ease forging internal and external partnerships thanks to their ability to bring people together;
• Good sense of leadership and good communication skills;
• Collaborative attitude;
• Good problem-solving and planning skills;
• Ability to function with ease in a changing environment and strong aptitude for implementing change management strategies;
• Availability to travel within Vitalité Health 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, Vitalité Health 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.