Careers at Western Health

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Job Title:

Director Of Medical Services

Posted Date:

12/5/2022

Closing Date:

4/15/2023

Functional Discipline:

Managerial

Job Description

Permanent Full-time (70 Hours per pay period)
Regional Director of Medical Services
Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook
Applications are invited for the permanent position of Regional Director of Medical Services. The
incumbent will work directly with the VP Clinical-Medical Services, Rural and Primary Health Care,
Chiefs of Staff, Department Chiefs, Chair of RMAC and the medical staff to provide consistent
administrative leadership and support to recruit, develop, manage and engage physicians on a regional
basis. The incumbent will also be responsible for the provision of leadership and the day to day
management of the Regional Medical Services Department.
Duties:
Physician Resource Planning: responsible for the development and implementation of a physician human
resource plan.
Physician Recruitment, Retention and Performance Management: collaborates with physician leaders to
develop tools and approaches to attract, retain and develop physicians.
Branch Planning and Policy Development: provides strategic advice to the leadership team and other
senior leaders in the organization on all matters related to policy, planning, management and
implementation of medical services.
Credentialing and privileging: ensures the provision of high quality medical care through the
implementation of the standardized approach to credentialing and privileging of physicians.
Regional Medical Advisory Committee: provides leadership and human resource support to RMAC.
Fostering Relationships and Physician Engagement: facilitates strong supporting relationships across
departments, teams, programs and support areas and with external partners to create an environment where
physicians are engaged and feel part of the organizational culture.
Service Delivery Planning and Quality: provides leadership in the planning and implementation of medical
services to ensure the provision of high quality medical care across the organization. Collaborates with
physician and health services leaders to develop and implement quality improvement processes, ensuring
that quality of care measures are in place. Engages in research and evaluation on behalf of the regional
medical staff in areas such as utilization, statistical analysis, program costing, best practices related to the
organization, management and overall provision of to ensure high quality medical care.
Physician Contracts: responsible for the negotiation, development and implementation of all contracts
for physician leaders and physician service contracts for Western Health. This includes assisting the
VP Clinical-Medical Services, Rural and Primary Health Care in assuring that Medical Staff Bylaws
for the Western Regional Health Authority, Western Health Policies and Procedures and the
Memorandum of Agreement between then NLMA and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
are adhered to.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the key skills, behaviours, abilities and knowledge as outlined
in the five domains of the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
o Leading yourself by having self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing
yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with Western Health’s values of accountability,
care, collaboration, excellence, respect and transparency;
o Engaging othersthrough fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy
organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams;
o Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, evidence,
taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes;
o Developing coalitions through purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results,
demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating
socio-political environments;
o Systems Transformation by thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the
status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting oneself strategically to the future, and
championing and orchestrating change.
Required Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in a health science, human resources, commerce or
economics discipline and 3 to 5 years of progressive management experience is required. Previous
management experience in a health care setting as well as a familiarity with bylaws respecting Medical
Staff, Physician Memorandum of Agreement, organization policy and procedures is required. Experience
in human resource management, development of policy and procedures and program planning is essential.
The successful applicant must have the ability to compile and analyze statistical information related to
medical staff issues, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and also have a proven track
record within a regional health organization. Strong organization, financial management, critical thinking
and decision-making skills are required. The ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and the
ability to promote initiatives through a team approach are also required. The successful applicant may be
required to travel both within and outside the Region on corporate business as required.
In the event no suitable candidate is found with the above noted qualifications, consideration may be given
to applicants who do not currently possess a Master’s degree, provided they are willing to complete same
within five years of appointment to the position. In this case, the successful applicant must be prepared to
demonstrate proof of registration/enrollment to an appropriate degree program within the first year of
appointment to the position. Furthermore, the successful applicant is required to provide annual updates
based on the progress of each semester of the program.
** A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
Hours of Work: 0830-1630 Hours; Monday to Friday
Salary: $79,978.00 - $103,972.00 per Annum
Competition Number: WH-2022001514
Competition Closing Date: Until Filled
Recruiter Name: Janice Coleman
Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer
A resume, supporting documentation, and the names of two references are required. Applicants
who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be
considered.
To apply, go to https://employment.westernhealth.nl.ca. If you are having issues when using
eRecruit, please email erecruit@westernhealth.nl.ca
Thank you for your interest with Western Health, however, only those applicants selected for an
interview will be contacted.

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