Miramichi Director of Primary Health (N-B) PCN 1757456

Miramichi Director of Primary Health (N-B) PCN 1757456

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This is the life‑changing opportunity you’ve been looking for. Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for an Interim Director of Primary Health Care to join our team! Horizon is seeking a passionate and innovative individual. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading large and efficient teams with strong skills in strategy, leadership, stakeholder engagement, operational management, quality assurance and patient care.

Why You Should Work Here

Working for Horizon gives you a career with an East Coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers. This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer‑paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

Who You Are

You have worked in a progressive leadership / management role for a minimum of 5 years and have experience in human resource management, financial management, problem solving and critical thinking. You demonstrate program leadership skills, including expertise in planning, implementation and evaluation of programs.

Qualifications

• Master level degree in Health Administration, Health Care, Social Work, related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five years management experience managing an inter‑professional health care team including supervision of staff and / or 5 years of management / leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understanding of the Community Health Care model of care
• Understanding of the standards of regulated health care professionals
• Experience in supervising multiple disciplines and multiple programs
• Sound knowledge of general management principles, including financial and human resource management
• Program development, evaluation and quality improvement experience
• Strong critical analysis, problem solving, planning, decision‑making, leadership, organizational and change management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong promoter and enhancer of teamwork
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets and email software

What You Will Do

The Director of Primary Health Care will be the key driver of creating and leading a team focused on improving quality primary health care services within the region.

Mentoring, coaching and supervising teams in developing and executing practical solutions and innovative methods to improve quality and health outcomes will be a primary goal in this role.

Report to the Executive Director of Primary Health Care and be accountable for designing and implementing the organization’s primary health care strategy, providing outreach to providers, partners and stakeholders. The Zone 7 Director of Primary Health Care will also be responsible for advancing initiatives of Horizon’s Community portfolio initiatives along with those embedded in the provincial health plan.

Responsible and accountable for the provision of quality primary health care delivered through health centres, outreach services, allied, and regional programs within Zone 7.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Primary Health Care he / she ensures ongoing program development, service delivery and evaluation within the framework of the philosophy of primary health care in NB and strategic directions of Horizon Health Network.

Responsible for all aspects of staff management and team administration for teams under his / her responsibility. The Director of PHC liaises with external groups / agencies in order to ensure effective service delivery.

Interested? Apply Today!

To learn more, visit MyHorizonCareer.ca / management-business-professionals /

Horizon Health Network only accepts online applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicants who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and / or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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