About this role
This is the life-changing opportunity you've been looking for. Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for an Director of Primary Health Care to join our team! Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a passionate and innovative individual to join our team as a Director of Primary Health Care. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading large and efficient teams with strong skills relating to strategy, leadership, stakeholder engagement, operational management, quality assurance and patient care.
Why you should work hereWorking for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers. This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy. Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.
- Who you areYou have a worked in Progressive leadership / management role for a minimum of 5 years.
- You have experience in human resource management, financial management, problem solving and critical thinking.
- You demonstrate program leadership skills, including expertise in planning, implementation and evaluation of programs.
- Master level degree in Health Administration, Health Care, Social Work, related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum five (5) years management experience managing an inter-professional health care team including supervision of staff and or 5 years of management/leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceUnderstanding of the Community Health Care model of careUnderstanding of the standards of regulated health care professionalsExperience in supervising multiple disciplines and multiple programsSound knowledge of general management principles, including financial and human resource managementProgram development, evaluation and quality improvement experienceStrong critical analysis, problem solving, planning, decision-making, leadership, organizational and change management skillsExcellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsStrong promoter and enhancer of teamworkProficient with word processing, spreadsheets and email softwareWhat you will doThe Director of Primary Health Care will be the key driver of creating and leading a team focused on improving quality primary health care services within the region.
Mentoring, coaching and supervising teams in developing and executing practical solutions and innovative methods and solutions to improve quality and health outcomes will be a primary goal in this role. Report to the Executive Regional Director of Primary Health Care and be accountable for designing and implementing the organization's primary health care strategy, providing outreach to providers, partners and stakeholders. The Zone 3 Director of Primary Health Care will also be responsible for advancing initiatives of Horizon's Community portfolio initiatives along with those imbedded in the provincial health plan.
Responsible and accountable for the provision of quality primary health care delivered through health centres, outreach services, allied, and regional programs within Zone 3. Reporting to the Executive Regional Director of Primary Health Care he/she ensures ongoing program development, service delivery and evaluation within the framework of the philosophy of primary health care in NB and strategic directions of Horizon Health Network. Responsible for all aspects of staff management and team administration for teams under his/her responsi