Director, Physician Learning, Development & Support

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Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location:
Provincial 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:
1-Feb-24
Unfilled Repost - Previous Applicants are encouraged to reapply
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 of Physician Learning, Development and Support will lead the development and delivery of medical staff supports within Nova Scotia Health. This position will act as a strategic advisor to medical affairs leadership through provision of expert advice regarding all non-clinical physician education, professional practice, quality improvement initiatives and leadership opportunities. 
The incumbent will work collaboratively with NSH medical leadership to identify areas supporting physician education, professional development, leadership, and practice support with the goal to foster a robust continuing organizational educational framework and develop a performance and leadership development program.  The role fosters innovation throughout the organization by contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, diversity and inclusion, accountability, and professional development.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
-Graduate degree in adult education or administration (M.Ad.Ed/MHA/MPA/or MBA) 
-Minimum 3 years of recent and relevant adult education or administrative leadership experience with progressive accountabilities required; 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. 
Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire. 
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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