Executive Medical Director (225769)
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Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Executive Medical Director has a critical role in effectively integrating major components of a complex and comprehensive health system. Reporting to the Executive Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer and working in partnership with the Executive Director the Executive Medical Director is jointly responsible for the overall leadership and direction for a portfolio of clinical programs and service areas. The Executive Medical Director ensures that appropriate standards of care are developed and that effective quality improvement and patient safety activities occur within the assigned collaboration with the Executive Director the Executive Medical Director is responsible for effective and client focused services provides leadership and support to the program teams and promotes integration across programs and portfolios.
The Executive Medical Director participates in physician resource planning research and academic development supports the activities of the Island Medical Program and works strategically to foster key relationships with external agencies and stakeholders including the University of British Columbia the University of Victoria and the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Must be a Medical Doctor with current or eligibility for registration with the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons and ten (10) years experience as a staff physician preferably within the VIHA.
Skills And Abilities
- A record of effective medical leadership is required and experience in a senior medical administrative position is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to adapt readily to rapid and changing environment and respond with initiative.
- Ability to interact professionally with various levels of personnel both internally and externally.
- Demonstrated clinical competence.
- Indepth understanding of Health services and operations.
Requirements
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Post Residency Experience
- Occupational Health Experience
- Clinical Research
- Managed Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Medical Management
- Utilization Management
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Trials
- Leadership Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
