DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care Integrated Network - Administration

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: French essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Director of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Integrated Services Network (ISN), the mission of the successful candidate is to implement a PHCINS in the communities of Restigouche (Campbellton, Atholville, Tide Head and Dalhousie, Balmoral and Belledune), to manage its strategic direction and to ensure its optimal functioning. This person is responsible for supervising and coordinating the administrative, operational and strategic activities of the PHCISN in very close cooperation with all directors/managers/heads of the various clinical services, physicians, community partners and various stakeholders. The incumbent directly manages the activities and staff of the PHC section of the referral centre and collaborative and integrated practice settings and also manages the operations of the collaborative and integrated practice facilities.

The successful candidate is responsible for establishing and co-managing a local steering committee / working group for the implementation and maintenance of the ISN. This person is thereby responsible for the implementation and execution of a work plan and for regional accountability.

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 primary health care delivery and experience in program development and implementation;
• Combination of training and experience deemed equivalent may be considered;
• 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 aptitude for program planning, development, implementation and evaluation;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to function with ease in a changing environment and strong aptitude for implementing change management strategies;
• Solid experience in 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;

• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physically able to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.

NOTE:

1. Position to be reviewed by the Part III Classification Committee.

• 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.