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Job ID:
NSHA – 00375
Job Title:
Senior Director, Diagnostic Imaging
and Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Dept ID:
Diagnostic Imaging and Pathology
& Laboratory Medicine
Location:
Corporate Office, Halifax, NS
Open Date: January 12, 2016
Close Date:
January 26, 2016
Reg/Temp:
Full/Part:
Full-Time
Permanent
Applications are accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date
The Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest employer in Nova Scotia. We are over 23,000 employees and over
7000 volunteers who provide health services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs
throughout Nova Scotia.
The Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) provides sustainable safe and high quality health services that are
accessible, people-centered, promote health and wellness and optimizes the health of all Nova Scotians. This is
accomplished across four management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres
and the provision of a variety of inpatient and community-based programs and services including cancer care,
mental health and addictions, primary health, public health and continuing care. A streamlined health system can
provide many opportunities to put resources where most effective to meet population needs, build a system that
focuses on people and patients, ensure a provincial approach to planning and integration of services, and reduce
duplication.
The upcoming years will be marked by significant change as the Nova Scotia Health Authority transforms its clinical
and corporate services, and oversees on-going organizational structural redesign to ensure a provincial approach to
the delivery and management of quality, sustainable health care services to meet the needs of Nova Scotians.
Mandate:
Reporting to the Vice President, Integrated Health Services-Program Care 2, the Senior Director Diagnostic Imaging
and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is responsible for the overall technical operation and management of
Diagnostic Imaging (DI) and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLM) services in Nova Scotia to support the clinical
and academic mandates of the NSHA and IWK. Working in a co-leadership model with the Zone Medical Directors of
DI and PLM, the Senior Director enables and supports the ongoing delivery of fully integrated DI and PLM services in
the province and provides leadership in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans to deliver
the best care and service.
The Senior Director ensures continuous improvement to advance a vision of excellence in DI and PLM services to
support clinical needs and is responsible for the development, maintenance and monitoring of quality management
and safety programs, and compliance with relevant standards and accreditation requirements. The Senior Director
facilitates and champions a learning and research environment that aligns with the current and proposed future
state of the Nova Scotia Health System.
Accountabilities:
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Develops strategic and operational plans for all DI and PLM services to ensure the provision of safe, high
quality and sustainable services, in collaboration with Zone Executive and Program Leadership Teams, and
appropriate stakeholders (e.g., Executive Leadership, Zone Executive Directors of Operations, Department of
Health and Wellness, Physician Co-Leaders, community organizations) and allocating resources accordingly
to ensure success.
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Creates and fosters a culture of safety, continuous improvement and creativity aimed at systemic change.
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Establishes and implements a quality management system (including policies and standards) and develops
innovative solutions to deliver safe, high quality services that meet National Accreditation Standards. Leads
the development of system wide solutions pertaining to patient flow/wait lists, working collaboratively with
appropriate stakeholders to address identified issues and better manage the needs of patients, families and
clients. Establishes and implements deliverables, action plans and key performance indicators that advance
the program’s directives, priorities, quality initiatives and enhancement of patient experience, and measure
progress towards achieving strategic and operational plans.
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Establishes and fosters the development of networks and partnerships and facilitates collaboration with
other programs/services (internal and external) to build and strengthen relationships and achieve objectives
by ensuring intricate problem solving, relationship building, partnership development, and advocacy.
Designs and implements transformational change through systems thinking and critical analysis that
continuously challenges the status quo. Promotes and emphasizes patient and family involvement in
program/service development and service delivery. Demonstrates respect for diversity and social inclusion
through cultural competence.
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Leads a fiscally responsible program by championing and practicing sound financial management through
accurate business planning and forecasting; allocating program resources in an ethical and evidence
informed manner; monitoring system performance, revenues and expenditures; reporting in accordance
with the NSHA/IWK Accountability and Risk Management frameworks; following procurement guidelines;
acquiring goods and services in the most cost effective manner; and supporting the development of long
term human resource planning and operational policies and practices.
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Leads and guides in the development and management of the business planning process, submission of
capital equipment and capital project proposals to support and sustain effective and efficient operations in
alignment with the NSHA/IWK’s short and long term objectives.
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Consistent translation of NSHA/IWK culture, mission, values, policy and leadership expectations within DI
and PLM programs. Provides visible and accessible leadership within the DI and PLM programs. Orchestrates
and champions transformational change by actively leading the change process to achieve program goals
and objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, responsibility and continuous learning amongst
the Leadership team and staff to ensure compliance with national, provincial and institutional regulations,
policies and directives.
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Leads a healthy, safe, diverse and respectful workplace by championing and practicing sound human
resources management by attracting, recruiting and retaining high calibre talent; developing and
implementing a program leadership model; establishing and monitoring performance objectives; providing
ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Qualifications:
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Masters Level Degree in health related discipline, health administration, business administration or related
subject. Equivalent experience and/or alternative education may be considered.
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5-7 years of relevant senior leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for financial, strategic
and people management to deliver high quality services.
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Excellent leadership, organizational and decision skills in support of patient, family and client centred
services.
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Expert knowledge to critically analyze evidence-based practices to inform strategy development and
organizational planning.
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Strategic planning and systems thinking.
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Expertise in financial planning.
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Evidence-based collaborative problem solving of complex multifaceted issues.
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Critical thinking and analytical problem solving.
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Understands the principles of project management and demonstrated ability to lead complex work teams.
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Expertise in leading complex change.
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Quality improvement methodologies (e.g., LEAN).
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Strong presentation and public speaking skills that are responsive to audience needs.
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Demonstrated advanced communications skills/positive energetic public persona.
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Cultural competence.
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Collaboration, negotiation and persuasion skills are paramount as this role requires the input of internal and
external stakeholders.
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Demonstrated strong working memory.
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Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and
benchmarks.
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Possesses a sound knowledge of management and a working knowledge of information systems.
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Registration with relevant health or professional discipline/college or association would be an asset.
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Certified with CSMLS as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, or with CAMRT as a Medical Radiation
Technologist, would be an asset.
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Licensed to practice by the Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists, or the Nova Scotia
Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, would be an asset.
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Certified Health Executive designation would be an asset.
Benefits/Pension Information:
Comprehensive Benefits including health/dental, group insurance, pension, long term disability, vacation, and sick.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment
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Application Requirement:
Please submit to careers.NSHA@nshealth.ca your expression of interest with a cover letter and resume outlining your
experience in relation to the accountabilities for the position.
Compensation:
$112,480 - $140,600