Director, Innovation

Location

Moncton, NB | Canada

Job description

Medavie Health Services New Brunswick (MHSNB) is the subsidiary of Medavie Health Services responsible for the optimal operation and management of EM/ANB, an integrated organization specializing in the delivery of primary health care services with the goal of facilitating access to quality care so that patients can achieve better health outcomes. MHSNB is fortunate to be able to count on the expertise of its employees who work passionately to build a healthier province.

Our company is currently looking for new team members to support its mission of providing excellence in emergency and community care within our various programs, namely Ambulance New Brunswick, the Extra-Mural Program and NB Health Link. Each advocates for a highly coordinated, quality service offering guided by a goal of continuous improvement across primary health care.

Medavie Health Services is part of Medavie, a health services organization. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that will improve the health of all Canadians.

As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is proud to commit an annual social dividend to the Medavie Health Foundation to support programs and initiatives aimed at addressing some of our country’s most pressing physical and mental health care challenges.

We are looking for a Director, Innovation to spearhead the development and implementation of innovative strategies and processes that foster integration and cross-departmental collaboration.

Central to their role is identifying emerging trends and healthcare technologies and methodologies, to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. They foster a culture of innovation within the organization, encouraging professionals and staff to explore new ideas and approaches in patient care, research, and administration.

The Director of Innovation often collaborates with various departments to ensure that innovative practices are integrated into all aspects of the organization. They play a vital role in bridging the gap between traditional methods and new, disruptive approaches, ensuring the organization continuously evolves and stays ahead in a rapidly changing business landscape.

Through their guidance, the organization remains at the forefront of healthcare innovation, continually enhancing its services in an ever-changing and demanding healthcare environment.

As an employee of MHSNB we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.

In this role, your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design and implement an innovation hub with a focus on cross-functional collaboration.
• Idea generation
• Thought leadership.
• Research & Development
• Pilot project / test lab
• Design and implementation of a center of excellence in the following areas:
• Process optimization
• Business analysis
• Technical writing
• Project management
• Change management.
• Innovation
• Quality Assurance
• Continuous improvement
• A network of Subject matter experts

Leadership

• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to a group of specialized professionals by participating, supporting and ensuring accountabilities for all initiatives that foster a culture of collaboration and a high performance system
• Oversee a Special Project task force – to be deployed to key corporate initiatives.

As the ideal candidate for this role, you:

• Post-Secondary education is required preferably in the Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience in the service and/or health care sector is an asset
• A minimum of 8 years leadership experience
• Sound business judgment and be able to think strategically in a dynamic environment;
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational abilities are required;
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills;
• Work both independently and as part of a management team;
• Demonstrate leadership and knowledge of other operational / support functions are necessary;
• Display an overall aptitude for negotiation and dispute resolution skills: leads team members by example and practices good time management;
• Ability to work as a team leader at a local, provincial and inter-agency level;
• Demonstrative leadership qualities and the ability to coordinate large groups of people through remote management techniques are essential;

Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset for this position.

If you are interested in working with a dynamic team of professionals and possess the necessary qualifications, please apply now.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Medavie Health Services New Brunswick is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

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