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IERHA 114/15 (Please state this number when applying)
Chief Executive Officer
CEO
Corporate Office – Selkirk, Manitoba
1.0
Days – Monday- Friday
Non Union
To commensurate with qualifications/experience
Position Summary: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer is the
Board's nexus to the organization and is accountable to the Board for:
 The region's performance as outlined in the mission vision, values, bylaws and policies, and in
accordance with the strategic goals and objectives, as approved by the Board of Directors.
 Progress, interpretation and fulfillment of policies, regulatory compliance, plans and programs
established by the Board of Directors for the administration of the Interlake- Eastern Regional
Health Authority's operations.
 The creation and execution of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority strategic and
operational Health Plans for achieving the mandate of the Authority, within policy parameters
defined by the Board of Directors.
 Providing leadership, vision, support and interpretation of policies to staff and health consumers
in promoting and delivering integrated community-based, needs-driven health care services.
 Ensuring that funding is appropriately allocated to address organizational priorities.
 Development and maintenance of an efficient and effective organizational structure to deliver
health services and programs of the Interlake-Eastern Region.
 Organizational structure, management processes, human resources and general administration
of health services delivered by the Region for which the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health
Authority is responsible.
 Ensuring that effective internal and external communication strategies and structures are in
place.
 Development of collaborative partnerships and working relationships with internal and external
stakeholders in the planning and delivery of health services.
 Promoting partnership and cooperation with organizations and governments and maintaining
strong working relationships and communications with all health providers and stakeholders in
the region.
 Providing support, advice and reports required by the Board and Board Committees.
 Ensuring a comprehensive monitoring system is established, in consultation with the Board, for
regular reporting to the Board to determine and assess performance of key elements of the
organization. Such reports shall be inclusive of such key areas as finances, continuous
improvement / risk management, patient / resident concerns, health plan implementation
status, etc.
 Apprising the Board of Directors of regional and provincial information and developments
pertinent to the delivery of health services in the Interlake-Eastern region.
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Provision of a safe work environment by ensuring the adherence to Workplace Safety and
Health Regulations and which avoids, prevents and corrects activities or actions which may
result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of health services to patients and clients.
In conjunction with the Board Chair, is the primary spokesperson for the organization.
Effective recruitment, selection, development and evaluation of senior management and
executive personnel and approval of compensation plans for all levels of the organization, within
the bounds of the executive obligations.
The Board operates under the Policy Governance model and expects the Chief Executive Officer to
provide strong leadership within the constraints of the Executive Obligations and consistent with the
health priorities and program goals of the provincial government and Manitoba Health.
Qualifications:
 Post-secondary degree in health care or business administration combined with a minimum of
five years executive management experience in a health care setting. A suitable combination of
post-secondary education and health care experience relevant to the position of CEO may be
considered.
 Commitment to the vision of improving the health system to meet sustainable, evidence-based
regional health needs.
 Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills including experience relating to
and communicating with media.
 Strong leadership and interpersonal skills necessary to develop effective working relationships
with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders.
 Consultative management style with a proven ability to function effectively in a team
environment.
 Awareness and sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences and their impact on health services
delivery.
 Innovative with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to function effectively in a complex
integrated health care environment.
 Demonstrated understanding of government processes and policies, and an understanding of
relevant legislation and regulations.
 Valid driver’s license.
 Satisfactory employment record required.
Position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry
Check.
Date Posted:
Closing Date/Time:
January 26, 2015
February 13, 2015 at 4:00 pm
Please submit Application/Resume online
or send Application/Resume to:
John Van Massenhoven
1588 Bobiche Street
Headingley, MB R4H 1H3
Submission by Email preferred at:
jjvanmassenhoven@gmail.com
Phone: 204 792 0670
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Internal applicants must include a current resume and copies of all required certificates or licenses with
application upon change of classification/ program.
External applicants must include a current resume and/ or a completed application form and copies of all
required certifications or licenses with application. Must also submit Criminal Record & Vulnerable
Sector Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check prior to commencing employment.
The Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal
people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Aboriginal applicants to self-declare by
completing a Voluntary Self-Declaration Form available online @ www.ierha.ca or at any of our sites.
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