Manager, Provincial Initiatives

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At Doctors of BC our vision is to promote a social, economic, and political climate in which members can provide the citizens of BC with the highest standard of health care, while achieving maximum professional satisfaction and fair economic reward.

Together, we make a difference so our doctors can make theirs. Join us today!

THE JOB : Manager, Provincial Initiatives

The starting salary range falls within the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.

Starting Salary Range : $92,077 - $115,096

Reporting to the Director, Provincial Payments & Innovation, the Manager, Provincial Initiatives responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of innovative strategies that deliver on the two pronged approach of transforming primary care and sustaining family practice.

The Manager directly oversees a team and leads high-profile strategies from inception, to implementation, to expansion planning in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

This position provides strategic leadership and decision making to achieve common goals with senior executive level stakeholders from the Ministry of Health, Health Authorities and health sector organizations, academic institutions and the Divisions of Family Practice.

Using a high degree of business and political acumen, this role is responsible for executing plans, on time and on budget, that have province-wide impact and visibility for the profession, including primary care strategy redesign, innovative care coordination and after hours coverage initiatives, clinic infrastructure development, and multi-stakeholder provincial forums to enablelarge-scale health system change.

The Manager is responsible for overseeing and delivering on strategic project plans and frameworks, as well as developing effective documentation that enables a comprehensive understanding of the evolving Patient Medical Home model of care, Primary Care Networks, and it's impact on family medicine.

The Manager provides leadership, mentorship and supervision to team members and effectively works across a diverse portfolio to strengthen longitudinal primary care and further the strategic direction of the FPSC work plan and Mandate.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Leading Through People (I) :

• Works with team members to assess developmental needs and provide necessary support and expertise.
• Develops awareness of personal leadership style.
• Ability to identify situations needing attention and is confident stepping in as a mediator if needed.
• Informs team of the reasoning behind decision making to foster trust and stability within the team.

Leading Through Vision (I) :

• Quickly immerses self in new ideas, supporting change initiatives by following new directions and providing appropriate information.
• Continuously asks for feedback and ideas on how to do a better job and tries new approaches.
• Sets and keeps team accountable for short, medium and long term team goals.
• Participates in change initiatives by implementing new directions and providing appropriate information and feedback.

Leading to Deliver (I) :

• Encourages self-discipline within the team and detail-based decision making.
• Ability to identify processes within areas of responsibility to draft procedures that comply.
• Seeks guidance on aspects of processes that are out of immediate scope.
• Makes decisions based upon all relevant details and accepts responsibility for the effective delivery of service.
• Understands organizational and initiatives’ values, goals and strategies and how they align with and guide daily operations.

Leading With Drive (I) :

• Exhibits drive and determinations to reach a desired outcome without getting discouraged.
• Assertive and forthright with data that supports their views, and ensures presentations and negotiations are based on sound business logic.
• Continuously measures results against agreed upon timelines and makes decisions in a timely manner.

Doctors of BC Team Member :

Approaches work with a collaborative spirit recognizing we are better together. Embraces change, provides excellence in service and is accountable for their results and helping others achieve theirs.

Does the right thing, not the easy thing. Speaks openly and honestly to tackle tough challenges and enrich relationships.

Balances hard work with fun and is genuinely friendly and committed to other’s wellbeing.

WHAT YOU BRING

A Bachelor’s or graduate university degree and / or recognized professional designation, and up to six years of progressive and related experience;

or an equivalent level of related work experience in lieu of post-secondary education.

• Knowledge of health regions, current issues and trends is required and experience working with health authorities, facilities and physicians is preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate significantly with peers organization-wide and access guidance only when critically required.
• Strong skills in diplomacy, conflict resolution, presentations, communications, facilitation and relationship building.
• Strong problem solving skills, ability to identify issues and provide expert advice to achieve broader organizational results.
• Previous success working highly autonomously while practicing discretion and judgment.
• Responsible for making decisions on performance, and hiring for the team.
• Effective at coaching and mentoring, using a strength-based approach to develop employees
• Ability to work in a constantly changing landscape while meeting project deadlines and deliverables as position has direct impact on the team and may impact the entire organization.
• Experience with stakeholder relations and managing teams in complex systems.
• Project and budget management experience, including experience with planning, evaluation, performance measurement, and change management strategies.
• Effective writing skills and proven ability to develop clear and concise communication
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC based software, particularly Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid drivers’ license and car, along with willingness to travel BC and be flexible accommodating evening meetings, overnight stays and home based working.

Doctors of BC thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Doctors of BC celebrates diversity, challenges inequality and is committed to sustaining an inclusive and diverse community.

We do not discriminate against any applicant regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, political beliefs and affiliations, family circumstances or other irrelevant distinction.

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