Director Primary Health Care Southeast 9

Job summary

The Director is responsible for developing and executing operational and business strategies to achieve healthcare goals while fostering a client-centric culture. They must work cross-functionally to build partnerships and ensure the effective delivery of primary health care services across the region.

Job details

Position #: 180031 Expected Start Date: December 01, 2026 Union: OOS Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority City/Town: TBD Department: Director Primary Health Care SE 9 Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks Relief: No Float: No Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment Travel Required: Yes Job Description: The Director, Primary Health Care is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Primary Health Care Rural, the Director is responsible for contributing to the development and achievement of strategy by articulating gaps and needs. The Director supports strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction of same. The Director demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Director must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Director will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience * Seven (7) years leadership experience * Experience in strategic planning Licenses * Valid Class 5 driver's license Other Education and Training * Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience * Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable Competencies * Advanced - Critical thinking skills * Advanced - Analytical skills * Advanced - Capability to develop coalitions: build partnerships/networks to create results * Advanced - Communication skills * Advanced - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example * Advanced - Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation * Advanced - Interpersonal skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to lead and coach others * Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values * Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care * Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards * Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada * Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions * Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care * Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce * Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy * Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement * Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance Other Information * Travel within the region and provincially * This position is located in the SE9 network or nearby, as regular presence at each facility is required. * The communities in this network include but are not limited to Estevan, Carlyle, Stoughton, and Arcola The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Director is responsible for developing and executing operational and business strategies to achieve healthcare goals while fostering a client-centric culture. They must work cross-functionally to build partnerships and ensure the effective delivery of primary health care services across the region.

Requirements

Candidates must possess at least seven years of leadership experience and a background in strategic planning. An undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required, along with a valid Class 5 driver's license.

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic planning
• Leadership
• Critical thinking
• Analytical skills
• Partnership development
• Communication skills
• System transformation
• Interpersonal skills
• Coaching
• Patient-centered care
• Policy interpretation
• Operational planning
• Business planning
• Change management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Education and Training
• Advanced Analytics
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Reconciliation
• Strategic Planning
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Health Systems
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Operations
• Primary Health Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Director of Primary Care
• Clinical Director
• Health Service Managers
• Medical and Health Services Managers

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