Director, Medical Affairs

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Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location:
Central Zone, 
Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII 
Department:
MED Sr Dir Medical Affairs
Type of Employment:
Permanent 
Hourly FT (
100% FTE) x
1 position(s)
Status:
Management/Non Union P
osition
Posting Closing Date:
10-Apr-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Director of Medical Affairs, the Director, Medical Affairs position is based in Central zone. This position will act as a senior resource providing zone-based leadership and oversight in the provision of coordinated and integrated medical staff and operational matters. 
This role will primarily focus on primary care and specialty services outside the QE2. This role will work collaboratively with the existing Central Zone Medical Affairs Team (Director, Medical Affairs focusing on the QEII and the Medical Affair Lead, recruitment and physician resource staff) and zone medical leadership and will indirectly report to the zone co-leadership model of Zone Medical Executive Director and VP of Zone Operations.  
The Director, Medical Affairs demonstrates the ability to understand the needs of Medical Affairs and leads projects and initiatives that address issues and advance the strategic priorities of the health care system. The role fosters innovation throughout the organization by contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
-Graduate degree in administration (MHA/MPA/or MBA) plus management experience in a healthcare setting required
-3-5 years of recent and relevant administrative leadership experience with progressive accountabilities; preferably within a healthcare environment
-Demonstrated excellent organizational and leadership skills with the ability to independently lead projects and/or initiatives
-Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders
-Evidence-based collaborative problem solving of complex multifaceted issues within the context of provincial policies and procedures
-Critical thinking and analytical problem solving
-Expertise in leading complex change
-Strong presentation and public speaking skills that are responsive to audience needs
-Demonstrated advanced communications skills/positive energetic public persona
-Cultural competence
-Collaboration, negotiation and persuasion skills are paramount as this role requires the engagement of physicians and other internal/external stakeholders
-Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks
-Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
 
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
-Permanent, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly
Compensation and Incentives
$52.08 - $65.10 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and self-identify.
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