Executive Director - West Nipissing Family Health Team (Sturgeon Falls)

Job Description:

The Board of Directors of the West Nipissing Family Health Team is actively seeking an:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

West Nipissing Family Health Team

Le conseil d’administration de l’équipe de santé familiale de Nipissing Ouest cherche à recruter sa :

DIRECTION EXÉCUTIVE

Équipe pour la santé familiale de Nipissing Ouest

MANDATE:

The Family Health Team (FHT) provides an approach to primary health care that brings together a team of health care providers to coordinate the highest possible quality of care for the patient.

The FHT consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, nutritionists, other health care professionals and administrative support working collaboratively, each utilizing their own experience and skills to provide enhanced care to the Team’s patients.

The Executive Director (ED) position is central to the successful operation of the FHT. It is a position of leadership, requiring excellent interpersonal skills, planning skills and management expertise. The FHT operates within a shared administrative and clinical leadership model. In fulfilling the FHT’s mandate, the ED works in close collaboration with the Lead Physician to ensure that the primary health care objectives are achieved. The ED works with the Board of Directors to develop strategic plans for the FHT and provides formal progress reports on the implementation of these plans. The ED ensures that the appropriate policies (set by the Board), procedures, systems and other infrastructure are in place to sustain a disciplined patient focused results-based organization. The ED develops strategic partnerships with the public and private sector organizations to continuously enhance the impact of its programs and services.

Accountability and Supervision

• The ED is accountable to the Board of Directors of the FHT for the effective and efficient management of the day-to-day operations and the delivery of the FHT’s services.
• The ED works under the direction of the Board implementing its decisions and manages daily operations in addition to seeking, planning, coordinating resources for the sustainability.
• The ED reports to the Chair.
• The ED assumes supervisory responsibility of the employees of the FHT.

Main responsibilities

• Strategic planning and implementation
• Community relationships
• Human resources
• Financial management
• Programs and services development
• Competency profile
• Organizational leadership – strategic plan, priorities, collaboration, organizational culture, communication, vision, implementation, promote health
• Coaching and mentorship
• Strategic and critical thinking
• Operational excellence
• Relationship skills

Education and experience

• A successful track record of six or more years at the senior management level in health or public administration.
• Exceptional interpersonal, liaison and communication skills. Bilingualism will be considered a proven asset.
• Business or health education and experience, related discipline or suitable combination.
• Experience working directly with a Board of Directors.
• Proven abilities in building an organization, new initiatives including direct experience in facilities planning, finance and human resources management.
• Proven ability to lead, encourage and motivate staff in a culturally responsive team environment.
• Exceptional change management and organizational development skills.
• Exceptional patient service skills and patient focus.
• Strong technology skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continual learning.

Job requirements

• Must work on site 5 days per week.
• Must be able to travel and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work outside regular business hours.
• Must be able to adhere to all FHT policies and procedures

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $93,853.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Work Location: In person