Manager, Health Services – Island Health

Job Description:

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 Manager, Health Services utilizes a collaborative, supportive, team building approach, and evidence based decision making to provide leadership in the integration of cultural safety and humility, and the coordination patient/client centred, quality care supporting the health of the population throughout Mt. Waddington/Strathcona, with a focus on Community Health Services, Public Health, Mental Health Substance Use, and Primary Care. This position is responsible for all aspects of planning, organizing and directing the delivery of health services in the community, is a key leader within this rural and remote area, and provides leadership in the delivery of patient/client care with a focus on coordination and integration of services, ensuring a program-wide perspective in access to care and allocation of resources. Manages, directly and through delegation, the professional and clinical practice of staff, the quality of care, and ensures policies and procedures comply with professional, legal, and Island Health standards, and is responsible for site management/liaison with other Island Health departments such as Maintenance, Contracts Management, Capital Planning, Staffing, and Finance.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training equivalent to a Master’s degree in a relevant health discipline, and Seven (7) years health care experience including several years at the supervisory/management level, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Appropriate certification, license or professional designation and current registration with regulatory body.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to develop an environment where quality improvement and change management principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
• Ability to lead, coach and mentor; to motivate, delegate and operate in both structured and unstructured situations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated planning skills, both strategic and operational.
• Ability to work with delegates to provide program services at multiple sites in a regional setting.
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the program in an effective and efficient manner.

Job Requirements:

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2707.pdf