Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site healthcare organization serving the broader Muskoka region through hospital sites in Huntsville and Bracebridge. Providing a broad range of acute care, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, and community-based services, MAHC is committed to delivering high-quality, people-centred care close to home. Through a focus on clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, MAHC continues to strengthen healthcare services and respond to the evolving needs of the communities it serves.
MAHC maintains strong affiliations with academic partners, including NOSM University, and supports medical education and research activities that contribute to the advancement of healthcare across the region.
MAHC is seeking an accomplished and collaborative physician leader to serve as Chief of Staff. As the senior physician leader of the organization, the Chief of Staff is appointed by and accountable to the Board of Directors and serves as Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee. Working in close partnership with the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of Staff provides strategic clinical leadership and serves as a key link between the Board, medical staff, and senior leadership team.
The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in advancing quality of care, patient safety, physician engagement, and clinical excellence across the organization. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Chief of Staff serves as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior leadership on matters related to clinical quality, professional practice, resource utilization, and the delivery of care. The Chief of Staff will play an important leadership role in supporting MAHC's transformational capital redevelopment project and broader organizational change agenda, helping to engage physicians in planning discussions, advance innovative models of care, foster alignment across sites and clinical programs, and ensure clinical priorities inform the future design and delivery of services across the organization.
The Chief of Staff fosters strong relationships with physicians, hospital leaders, and community partners while supporting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role provides leadership and oversight for medical staff credentialing, appointments and reappointments, performance management, professional development, and physician engagement. Working closely with Chiefs of Department and organizational leaders, the Chief of Staff helps ensure the effective organization of clinical services and supports quality improvement initiatives across the organization.
In partnership with the President & CEO, the Chief of Staff contributes to strategic planning, clinical resource planning, and the evaluation and advancement of programs and services. The successful candidate will bring a system perspective and a commitment to ensuring that clinical priorities are aligned with organizational goals and the current and future healthcare needs of the communities served by MAHC.
The ideal candidate is a respected physician leader with demonstrated experience in medical administration, physician engagement, quality and patient safety, and health system leadership. Experience leading change within complex healthcare environments and supporting organizational transformation will be highly valued. They possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and the ability to influence, build consensus, and lead through complexity. A collaborative leadership style, strategic mindset, and commitment to clinical excellence will be essential to success in this role.
The successful candidate will possess a strong foundation in physician leadership and medical administration. Formal leadership education, physician leadership development programs, or equivalent leadership training would be considered a significant asset, as would previous experience serving as a Department Chief, Medical Director, Chief of Staff, or in other physician leadership capacities. Experience supporting medical education, research activities, or academic partnerships would also be considered an asset.
This is an exceptional opportunity to provide clinical leadership within a progressive healthcare organization and contribute to the future of healthcare delivery across the Muskoka region.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/chief-of-staff-muskoka-algonquin-healthcare. For additional information, contact Sarah Adams at sarah@miramsbecker.com.
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
