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Medical Executive Director - Central Zone (203565)


Company : the Opportunity


Location : Halifax, Halifax County


Created : 2025-06-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Location : Central Zone Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEIIDepartment : MEDCZ Executive Medical DirectorType of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1Management / Non Union P ositionNova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityReporting to the Executive Vice President of Medicine and Clinical Operations and working within a co-leadership model with the Vice President of Zone Operations the Zone Medical Executive Directoris the most senior and executive medical position in each Zone. They are jointly accountable for providing the vision and leadership required to align and implement strategic planning and deliver and evaluate a quality accessible sustainable and integrated health system. The Vice President Operations and Zone Medical Executive Directorfunction as part of a dyad executive leadership model in which a clinical operation and medical leader are partnered in a shared decision-making relationship. In general the Vice President Operations provides an operations perspective and the Zone Medical Executive Directorensures a clinical focus as they jointly make all major decisions and recommendations.The Vice President Operations and Zone Medical Executive Directorjointly establish the plan for the effective and efficient implementation operationalization management and monitoring of provincially integrated clinical care initiatives and services; as well as quality improvement and measurement programs.Additionally the dyad provides executive leadership for the administration of zone-specific matters. The Vice President Operations and Zone Medical Executive Director must enable and support a provincial health system that is undertaking change continual improvement process reengineering and innovation to deliver on its commitment to excellence and enhanced performance. The dyad also conducts rigorous performance management and improvement.Specific responsibilities for the Zone Medical Executive Director include activities related to quality and safety physician workforce planning recruitment appointments and credentialing and physician performance and physician leadership development.ResponsibilitiesAct as a strategic business advisor and medical resource to NS HealthExecutive Team EVP Medicine and Senior Leadership TeamIdentify and lead the development and implementation of specific operational and clinical strategies programs and initiatives and provide clinical and executive leadership to provincial initiatives as assigned by the VP MedicineProvide senior clinical leadership and advocacy for major infrastructure projects that impact the delivery of services within the zoneEnsure that all health services and activities delivered are aligned with objectives ofNS HealthLead the collaboration and cooperation between Zones required to deliver effective quality and safe patient centric care and to identify potential areas for shared resourcesProvide leadership and oversight of programs services and activities for the effective operation of the ZoneDrive improvement and innovation in service delivery models and achieving agreed upon outcome and performance goals in the ZoneDirect the implementation of service strategies congruent with the NS Healthquality and sustainability plan (health services business plan) within assigned ZoneEnable effective integration of Zone programs and services with sites andservicesIn partnership with Financial Services develop a multi-million-dollar operating budget and allocate fiscal resourcesIn partnership with Quality and System Performance establish effective performance management within the Zone to support the accountability for Zone performanceimprovementDevelop and maintain a strong patient / client-centered focus and culture and represent the Zone to the external market as well as internally through the application of community relations andmarketingLead or participate on all pertinent medical administrative and BoardcommitteesPromote and support medical and dental learner placements within the Zone and ensure the educational experience of residents and learner is pursuant to the requirements identified and outlined through agreements with the University and any applicable Collective AgreementsAbout YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following :MD eligible for privileges at Nova Scotia Health (with or without specialty) with evidence of past and ongoing leadership trainingCCPE / MBA / CHE is preferred5-7 years experience at a senior leadership level involved in the planning and delivering medical programs and services provided throughout several locations with multiple partners and stakeholders; provincial committee experienceExperience engaging mentoring and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative participative manner to develop operational plans and achieve objectives.Successful record of achievement as a leader including extensive experience in improvement and innovation in service delivery in a large and diverse range of health functions.Exceptional communications and presentation skills both verbal and written with tact and diplomacy and ability to navigate complex relationships with multiple stakeholders to achieve objectives.Strong human resource and financial planning experience and competencies with experience in resource management budgets and long-term financial planning.Ability to exercise initiative and vision be resourceful work independently work cooperatively adapt easily to changes in direction and to provide effective leadership.Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.Compensation and BenefitsSalary currently under reviewSuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel long term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.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-identif y.Required Experience :DirectorKey SkillsEMR Systems,Post Residency Experience,Occupational Health Experience,Clinical Research,Managed Care,Primary Care Experience,Medical Management,Utilization Management,Clinical Development,Clinical Trials,Leadership Experience,MedicareEmployment Type : Full-TimeExperience : yearsVacancy : 1Create a job alert for this search #J-18808-Ljbffr