Executive Director, Medical Staff Recruitment & Contracts
Top Benefits
About the role
Who are we looking for:
Are you looking for a new and rewarding executive leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Executive Director, Medical Staff Recruitment & Contracts. The location for this role is flexible within the Interior Health Region of British Columbia. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance may be provided, apply today to join our amazing team.
Some of the benefits of joining Interior Health:
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An attractive remuneration package
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Excellent career prospects
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Employee & Family Assistance Programs
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Employer paid training/education opportunities
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Employer paid vacation
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Employer paid insurance premiums
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Extended Health & Dental coverage
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Work-life balance
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Relocation Allowance may be provided
Salary range for the position is $155,327 to $232,992. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.
How will you create an impact:
The Executive Director, Medical Staff Recruitment & Contracts (Executive Director) leads a diverse portfolio focused on the oversight, planning, evaluation, and advancement of Medical Staff recruitment and contracts across the health authority. This position functions as a full member of the Executive Medical Group and in a dyad relationship with the Executive Medical Director of Medical Affairs and Medical Staff Resource Planning, and in collaboration with other Executive Medical Directors who serve as the primary management linkage to Interior Health’s (IH) Medical Staff and physician governance structure. The Executive Director works in partnership with the Executive Director, Medical Affairs, Senior Medical Directors, Chiefs of Staff, Program and Network Medical Directors and Department Heads, and other Clinical and Administrative leaders across the organization.
The Executive Director will lead and oversee Medical Staff recruitment and contracts, including managing significant issues to identify resolution, and advise on financial and operational Medical Staff resource planning. The Executive Director works in partnership with other executive leads to negotiate with program-level Department/Divisions/Services and Senior Leadership, as well as externally with the Ministry of Health, The College of Physicians and Surgeons, HEABC and other external organizations on matters relating to Medical Staff recruitment, contracts, and associated policy development.
The Executive Director leads strategic analyses and develops recommendations to support decision-making with broad organizational and/or provincial implications; this includes influencing related policy development, business cases, contract negotiations, resource allocation, and transformative projects across IH. The Executive Director is expected to make complex decisions that reflect the standards and values of IH, with minimal direction, and remain highly accountable to multiple partner groups; and must exercise strong, clear judgment at all times.
What will you work on:
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Oversees the development, implementation, and execution of strategic and tactical direction for Medical Staff recruitment and contracts within the organization, ensuring compliance to federal and provincial contractual guidelines, ensuring all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to and understood by appropriate personnel, and monitoring to ensure full compliance is achieved.
-
Provides senior Medical Administrative leadership and decision making, in relation to professional and strategic matters.
-
Oversees processes and standards that mitigate key medical risks such as service disruption due to vacancies, retention, etc., performance/reporting standards, legal/claims coordination, emerging issues in local, provincial, federal, and global arenas that could influence standards and quality of medical practice within IH.
-
Ensures there is an effective IH Medical On-Call Availability Program.
-
Provides leadership and sets the direction in the development of IH Medical Staff recruitment sourcing and marketing plans (beyond IH’s web-based recruitment system). Understands and influences sourcing and marketing requirements including any related to systems.
-
Liaises with physician leaders, executives, directors, administrators, and managers; recruitment leads from other health authorities; Health Match BC; Ministry of Health; Divisions of Family Practice; community leaders; staff within IH and with other key partners as needed to support efficient and effective recruitment functions, build trusting relationships, and promote collaboration.
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Identifies emerging issues involving IH Medical Staff to the VP Medicine and Regional Programs.
-
Prioritizes and leads relevant major projects driven by the Ministry of Health, IH or other key parties; this may include responding to Government or Internal Audit recommendations, external review findings, or internally driven opportunities that promote innovation or the adoption best practices.
-
Establishes strong working relationships internally with organizational leaders, the Senior Executive Team, Medical Advisory Committees, Professional Practice, etc. and externally with the Ministry of Health, Doctor’s of BC, Medical Staff Associations, Divisions of Family Practice and Health Authorities.
-
Represents IH, where appropriate, on provincial and health authority committees, project teams and task forces related to the portfolio.
-
Works in partnership with executive leadership to influence decision-making and processes that improve sustainability, reduce risks, and alleviate long-term liabilities for the organization.
-
Establishes and maintains strong cooperative relationships with corporate portfolios, including Medical Affairs Operations, Human Resources, Patient Care Quality Office, (PCQO), and Digital Health.
-
Oversees all aspects of human resource management within the portfolio. Conducts employee performance reviews and completes appraisals for assigned staff. Acts as a mentor to staff and supports the development of management internships.
-
Provides overall decision authority for initiation, implementation and sustainment of the portfolio and resources. Manages and ensures the effective and efficient utilization of the portfolio budget, allocates scarce resources, and approves budget recommendations and remedial strategies.
-
In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations, and implementing required corrective actions.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
Education, Training, and Experience
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A Master’s degree in a related discipline such as Health Care Administration or Business Administration.
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A minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressively senior management experience, including experience with the legislation, policies, and bylaws governing physician activities.
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Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
LEADS Capabilities:
Demonstrates all LEADS Capabilities, in particular:
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Leads Self/Cultural Agility – self-awareness, demonstrates character; noticing and adapting to cultural uniqueness to create a sense of safety for all.
-
Engages Others/Empathy – fosters the development of others, communicates effectively, builds effective teams, listens with heart rather than reacting.
-
Achieves Results/Process Orientation – sets direction, strategically aligns decisions with vision, values & evidence, accepting that use of process orientation and a ‘good relationship’ are concrete deliverables.
-
Develops Coalitions/Building a Trust-Based Relationship – builds partnerships & networks to create results, demonstrates a commitment to customers & service, navigates socio-political environments, building personal relationships in addition to professional ones, participating in open exchanges of experiences and culture.
-
System Transformation/Credible Champion – demonstrates systems/critical thinking, strategically oriented to the future, champions & orchestrates change, remains self-aware and maintains effective relationships, shows courage and conviction in advocating for change for the betterment of Indigenous people.
Skills and Abilities
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Ability to assess complex situations, determine impact, recommend solutions, and implement change.
-
Strong understanding of regional, provincial & national health services and healthcare system dynamics and the ability to navigate the system, while partnering with key parties and team.
-
The ability to lead change with vision and integrity, and a commitment to engaging others, building partnerships, being courageous and promoting innovation.
-
Ability to think on the spot and problem-solve quickly when required.
-
Strong analytical skills with a focus on improving service delivery through the use of alternative strategies. Applies change management and quality improvement principles and processes to change initiatives.
-
Provide presentations, reports, issue papers, and briefing notes in a clear and concise format; stating complex information in such a way that listeners/readers have a clear understanding of the issue or information.
-
Display confidence in presenting information to various audiences, at the senior level of the organization and with the Ministry of Health and other external agencies.
-
Ability to resolve conflict by building on common interests and working to produce new, creative win-win solutions with diplomacy and political savvy.
-
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects.
-
Strong negotiation and facilitation skills demonstrated through committee work and partner engagement activities.
-
Ability to chair meetings and facilitate working groups.
-
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Love your career AND where you live. At Interior Health, we’re proud to be Canada's Top Employer, offering great benefits, career growth, and a life surrounded by some of the most beautiful regions of Canada. From hiking to skiing to lakeside living, your work-life balance has never looked this good. Join our team today!
Executive Director, Medical Staff Recruitment & Contracts
Top Benefits
About the role
Who are we looking for:
Are you looking for a new and rewarding executive leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Executive Director, Medical Staff Recruitment & Contracts. The location for this role is flexible within the Interior Health Region of British Columbia. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance may be provided, apply today to join our amazing team.
Some of the benefits of joining Interior Health:
-
An attractive remuneration package
-
Excellent career prospects
-
Employee & Family Assistance Programs
-
Employer paid training/education opportunities
-
Employer paid vacation
-
Employer paid insurance premiums
-
Extended Health & Dental coverage
-
Work-life balance
-
Relocation Allowance may be provided
Salary range for the position is $155,327 to $232,992. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.
How will you create an impact:
The Executive Director, Medical Staff Recruitment & Contracts (Executive Director) leads a diverse portfolio focused on the oversight, planning, evaluation, and advancement of Medical Staff recruitment and contracts across the health authority. This position functions as a full member of the Executive Medical Group and in a dyad relationship with the Executive Medical Director of Medical Affairs and Medical Staff Resource Planning, and in collaboration with other Executive Medical Directors who serve as the primary management linkage to Interior Health’s (IH) Medical Staff and physician governance structure. The Executive Director works in partnership with the Executive Director, Medical Affairs, Senior Medical Directors, Chiefs of Staff, Program and Network Medical Directors and Department Heads, and other Clinical and Administrative leaders across the organization.
The Executive Director will lead and oversee Medical Staff recruitment and contracts, including managing significant issues to identify resolution, and advise on financial and operational Medical Staff resource planning. The Executive Director works in partnership with other executive leads to negotiate with program-level Department/Divisions/Services and Senior Leadership, as well as externally with the Ministry of Health, The College of Physicians and Surgeons, HEABC and other external organizations on matters relating to Medical Staff recruitment, contracts, and associated policy development.
The Executive Director leads strategic analyses and develops recommendations to support decision-making with broad organizational and/or provincial implications; this includes influencing related policy development, business cases, contract negotiations, resource allocation, and transformative projects across IH. The Executive Director is expected to make complex decisions that reflect the standards and values of IH, with minimal direction, and remain highly accountable to multiple partner groups; and must exercise strong, clear judgment at all times.
What will you work on:
-
Oversees the development, implementation, and execution of strategic and tactical direction for Medical Staff recruitment and contracts within the organization, ensuring compliance to federal and provincial contractual guidelines, ensuring all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to and understood by appropriate personnel, and monitoring to ensure full compliance is achieved.
-
Provides senior Medical Administrative leadership and decision making, in relation to professional and strategic matters.
-
Oversees processes and standards that mitigate key medical risks such as service disruption due to vacancies, retention, etc., performance/reporting standards, legal/claims coordination, emerging issues in local, provincial, federal, and global arenas that could influence standards and quality of medical practice within IH.
-
Ensures there is an effective IH Medical On-Call Availability Program.
-
Provides leadership and sets the direction in the development of IH Medical Staff recruitment sourcing and marketing plans (beyond IH’s web-based recruitment system). Understands and influences sourcing and marketing requirements including any related to systems.
-
Liaises with physician leaders, executives, directors, administrators, and managers; recruitment leads from other health authorities; Health Match BC; Ministry of Health; Divisions of Family Practice; community leaders; staff within IH and with other key partners as needed to support efficient and effective recruitment functions, build trusting relationships, and promote collaboration.
-
Identifies emerging issues involving IH Medical Staff to the VP Medicine and Regional Programs.
-
Prioritizes and leads relevant major projects driven by the Ministry of Health, IH or other key parties; this may include responding to Government or Internal Audit recommendations, external review findings, or internally driven opportunities that promote innovation or the adoption best practices.
-
Establishes strong working relationships internally with organizational leaders, the Senior Executive Team, Medical Advisory Committees, Professional Practice, etc. and externally with the Ministry of Health, Doctor’s of BC, Medical Staff Associations, Divisions of Family Practice and Health Authorities.
-
Represents IH, where appropriate, on provincial and health authority committees, project teams and task forces related to the portfolio.
-
Works in partnership with executive leadership to influence decision-making and processes that improve sustainability, reduce risks, and alleviate long-term liabilities for the organization.
-
Establishes and maintains strong cooperative relationships with corporate portfolios, including Medical Affairs Operations, Human Resources, Patient Care Quality Office, (PCQO), and Digital Health.
-
Oversees all aspects of human resource management within the portfolio. Conducts employee performance reviews and completes appraisals for assigned staff. Acts as a mentor to staff and supports the development of management internships.
-
Provides overall decision authority for initiation, implementation and sustainment of the portfolio and resources. Manages and ensures the effective and efficient utilization of the portfolio budget, allocates scarce resources, and approves budget recommendations and remedial strategies.
-
In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations, and implementing required corrective actions.
-
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
Education, Training, and Experience
-
A Master’s degree in a related discipline such as Health Care Administration or Business Administration.
-
A minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressively senior management experience, including experience with the legislation, policies, and bylaws governing physician activities.
-
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
LEADS Capabilities:
Demonstrates all LEADS Capabilities, in particular:
-
Leads Self/Cultural Agility – self-awareness, demonstrates character; noticing and adapting to cultural uniqueness to create a sense of safety for all.
-
Engages Others/Empathy – fosters the development of others, communicates effectively, builds effective teams, listens with heart rather than reacting.
-
Achieves Results/Process Orientation – sets direction, strategically aligns decisions with vision, values & evidence, accepting that use of process orientation and a ‘good relationship’ are concrete deliverables.
-
Develops Coalitions/Building a Trust-Based Relationship – builds partnerships & networks to create results, demonstrates a commitment to customers & service, navigates socio-political environments, building personal relationships in addition to professional ones, participating in open exchanges of experiences and culture.
-
System Transformation/Credible Champion – demonstrates systems/critical thinking, strategically oriented to the future, champions & orchestrates change, remains self-aware and maintains effective relationships, shows courage and conviction in advocating for change for the betterment of Indigenous people.
Skills and Abilities
-
Ability to assess complex situations, determine impact, recommend solutions, and implement change.
-
Strong understanding of regional, provincial & national health services and healthcare system dynamics and the ability to navigate the system, while partnering with key parties and team.
-
The ability to lead change with vision and integrity, and a commitment to engaging others, building partnerships, being courageous and promoting innovation.
-
Ability to think on the spot and problem-solve quickly when required.
-
Strong analytical skills with a focus on improving service delivery through the use of alternative strategies. Applies change management and quality improvement principles and processes to change initiatives.
-
Provide presentations, reports, issue papers, and briefing notes in a clear and concise format; stating complex information in such a way that listeners/readers have a clear understanding of the issue or information.
-
Display confidence in presenting information to various audiences, at the senior level of the organization and with the Ministry of Health and other external agencies.
-
Ability to resolve conflict by building on common interests and working to produce new, creative win-win solutions with diplomacy and political savvy.
-
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects.
-
Strong negotiation and facilitation skills demonstrated through committee work and partner engagement activities.
-
Ability to chair meetings and facilitate working groups.
-
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Love your career AND where you live. At Interior Health, we’re proud to be Canada's Top Employer, offering great benefits, career growth, and a life surrounded by some of the most beautiful regions of Canada. From hiking to skiing to lakeside living, your work-life balance has never looked this good. Join our team today!