Ref# 24NON080-1 ‑ Part Time (.6) ‑ Chief of Staff

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is seeking an outstanding, visionary individual with proven administrative experience and strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will possess exceptional organizational, interpersonal and collaborative decision‑making skills, along with at least five years of clinical experience.

The Chief of Staff is responsible to the Board of Directors of the Hospital in collaboration with Department Chiefs for the supervision and quality of care provided by Professional Staff to the patients of the Hospital. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the President and CEO and the Senior Leadership Team to support the implementation of TBRHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values and Strategic Plan.

Education and Credentials:

• Degree of Medical Doctor (MD)
• Licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Fellow with the College of Family Physicians of Canada or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, if applicable

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years in a position with significant responsibility for medical staff management, including clinical service or department leadership, preferably in a highly complex, matrixed organization such as an academic health sciences centre, a medical school, or a research institute
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of best practice quality, risk and safety initiatives

Skills:

• Compassionate and empathetic leadership
• Demonstrated ability to exert influence and achieve impact at all levels
• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, and consensus building
• Proven ability to engage, collaborate, and consult together with medical staff and senior level leaders and partners to support best operational leadership and decision‑making for the organization
• Proven ability to monitor, administer and report on budgets
• Demonstrates strong ethics and values of a leader, while role modelling best practices and ethical behavior
• Appropriate training and relevant experience promoting cultural safety

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon:

• a satisfactory Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and
• proof of full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health & Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than 11:59p.m. on Tuesday, 15 October, 2024.

Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the intranet.
External applicants must apply through our website.

Posted: September 17, 2024

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