Health Services Leader - Primary Health Care

Job summary

The Health Services Lead manages daily operations for multiple teams, including wellness, chronic disease, and family practice programs. They collaborate with leadership to implement patient-centered initiatives and ensure performance standards are met across community-based primary health care services.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 228051Location: Northern Zone, Elmsdale Kennetcook Family Practice, Elmsdale Medical Centre, & Shubenacadie Medical Clinic Department: Primary Health CareType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 12-Nov-26About the Opportunity The Health Services Lead, Primary Health Care is a member of the Primary Health Care leadership team and is responsible for advancing priorities of the portfolio via supporting the ongoing development and implementation of assigned Primary Health Care, Wellness, Chronic Disease Management, Department of Family Practice programs services and initiatives. The Health Services Lead is responsible for day-to-day operations of multiple teams spanning wellness, chronic disease and family practice collaborative teams. The Health Services Lead works together with other members of the Primary Health Care leadership team to implement multiple Primary Health Care projects and initiatives to support advancement of patient centered, community based primary health care programs and services within their Zone of Nova Scotia Health. The Health Services Lead works closely with all interprofessional teams to manage performance standards and operational requirements by facilitating the development and implementation of consistent Primary Health Care and organizational priorities, while respecting uniqueness and individuality of practices and communities. Please note this position requires travel to facilities within Northern Zone. A valid drivers' license and access to transportation is required. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Bachelors' degree in a health discipline or related field required Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' recent and related progressive leadership experience in a health care setting required Experience in Primary Health Care will be considered an asset Current registration with professional association (if applicable) Demonstrated knowledge of primary health care, health promotion, health determinants, and dynamics of health needs in community Strong interpersonal and communication (oral, written and presentation) skills including the ability to work collaboratively with various professional and community individuals, demonstrating a high level of judgement, tact, creativity, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality. Demonstrated experience in program development, project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in community settings Demonstrated ability to work with physicians and stakeholders across multiple governance structures to establish and sustain strong collaborative family practice teams Demonstrated experience in change management initiatives Strong human resource management and financial management skills Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as working irregular hours and under pressure to meet strict deadlines; ability to keep projects operating concurrently Proficiency with computer applications Experience in a unionized environment will be considered an asset 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 hours bi-weekly Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays Compensation and Benefits Pay Scale Type: ManagementBand: MGT05Hourly Rate: $47.75 - $56.04Annual Salary: $93,105 - $109, 276 Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development, and employee support programs may also be available. What you'll love about Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 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+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Health Services Lead manages daily operations for multiple teams, including wellness, chronic disease, and family practice programs. They collaborate with leadership to implement patient-centered initiatives and ensure performance standards are met across community-based primary health care services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a health-related field and possess three to five years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare setting. Strong skills in project management, human resources, and financial oversight are required, along with a valid driver's license for travel.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee support programs

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Primary health care
• Leadership
• Project management
• Change management
• Human resource management
• Financial management
• Health promotion
• Chronic disease management
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Communication
• Strategic planning
• Performance management
• Community engagement
• Program development
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Presentations
• Management
• Governance
• Operations
• Innovation
• French Language
• Writing
• Creativity
• Valid Driver's License
• Confidentiality
• Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• Program Development
• Chronic Diseases
• Registration
• Tactfulness
• Health Promotion
• Diplomacy
• Disabilities
• Primary Health Care
• Family Medicine
• Healing
• Chronic Disease Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Health Services Manager
• Health and Wellness Coach
• Community Health Workers
• Health Education Specialists

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