Director of Health Services

Location

Portage la Prairie, MB | Canada

Job description

Director of Health Services (NU-24-013)

Competition #:
NU-24-013

Facility/Program:
Portage District General Hospital

Location:
Portage la Prairie

Position Type:
Full-Time

Position Status:
Permanent

FTE:
1.0

Hours of Work:
7.75 hour shifts

Shift(s):
Days / Evenings / Weekends

Union:
MNU

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Closing Date:
Feb 29, 2024 @ 1600 hrs

Position Summary

Reporting to the respective Executive Director, the Director of Health Services is responsible for providing leadership within their assigned area of responsibility, this may include acute care, transitional care and personal care home. The Director of Health Services works collaboratively in a matrix structure with other leaders, team members and programs in the organization to achieve desired client/patient/resident experiences and outcomes.

The Director of Health Services has responsibility for the implementation and evaluation of regional policies, procedures and guidelines to meet standards, allocation and monitoring of budgeted resources, human resource management, quality improvement, mitigation of risk, supporting education, research and applying lean methodology in achieving highly efficient and effective processes.

The Director of Health Services is responsible to build relationships and partnerships with communities within their assigned catchment area.

The incumbent will exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications

Baccalaureate Degree in a clinical healthcare discipline

A suitable combination of post-secondary education and health care management experience relative to the position will be considered

Knowledge of an integrated health care system and standards of care

Knowledge of quality improvement, risk management, patient safety initiatives and lean methodology

Minimum of five (5) years in progressive health care management position(s)

Experience and strong background in leadership and in system process

Demonstrated ability to lead, promote innovation and initiate actions toward the achievement of goals

Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate the multiple components of an integrated system

Demonstrated effective collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Demonstrated ability to understand and is sensitive to the needs of a diverse population and adjusts interactions appropriately

Demonstrated ability, flexibility and willingness to change behaviour and opinion in accordance with best practices, and across different environments and cultures

Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in complex situations and effectively manage rapidly changing situations

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to develop skills and knowledge in self, colleagues, and clients, based on learning and communicating best practices

Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to the organization’s values and standards of ethical behavior

Demonstrated computer literacy in software programs

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required

Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions

Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job

Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums

Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment

Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

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