Summary
Description
Position Summary
Who are we looking for:
Are you looking for a new and rewarding executive leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Executive Medical Director, Quality. The location for this role is flexible within the Interior Health Region of British Columbia. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance may be provided, apply today to join our amazing team.
Some of the benefits of joining Interior Health:
• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Relocation Allowance may be provided
Salary range for the position is $206,722 to $284,243. Annual salary is pro-rated for Part-Time positions. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.
How will you create an impact:
The Executive Medical Director (EMD) provides senior medical administrative input into decision-making in relation to strategic and operational matters within the portfolio, and organization. The EMD provides leadership, direction, and support to Medical and Operational Leaders, including as related to quality and safety improvement efforts. The EMD builds the capacity for effective medical staff governance at the Medical Advisory Committee tables to improve the quality of medical care within Interior Health (IH) through integrated quality and patient safety leadership, physician engagement, and research and academic endeavours. The EMD collaborates with physicians, healthcare professionals, portfolios, committees, and medical governance groups.
What will you work on:
1. Leadership
• Models integrated leadership by working effectively with dyad administrative counterparts.
• Works with VP portfolios to address and develop solutions for Medical Staff issues, plans, or processes that may significantly impact the management of those portfolios related to the specific areas of responsibility.
• Attends and provides medical leadership to the Board Quality Committee and other Board Committees, as requested.
• Participates on provincial committees as an IH representative, as directed by the VP, Quality, Research and Academic Affairs
• Participates on Doctors of B.C. Committees, Subcommittees and Working Groups, as directed by the VP, Quality, Research and Academic Affairs
• Collaborates with the Southern Medical Program, the UBC Faculty of Medicine, the developing Simon Fraser University (SFU) Medical School, and other academic organizations and institutes to facilitate successful achievement of the academic mandate.
• Considers the UBC, SFU, and IH academic perspectives in strategy, planning, and promotion of clinical teaching and/or research opportunities and the recruitment of academic physicians.
• Provides direct supervision to the Physician Engagement and Leadership Development Team.
2. Quality, Research and Academic Affairs Leadership
• Participates in the development and implementation of the strategic plan for the VP, Quality, Research and Academic Affairs
• Attends the portfolio’s Senior Leadership Team and the VP Medicine’s Executive Medical Group meetings.
• Mentors and develops physician leaders, including Chiefs of Staff, Program Medical Directors, and other senior physician leaders as well as mentorship and development of participants in the NAVIG8 Program and Physician Quality Improvement (PQI)
• Ensures that regular performance reviews are undertaken as appropriate and utilized to guide work planning for all direct reports.
• Through supervision and support, facilitates physician leaders (Chiefs of Staff (COS), Department Heads, and Medical Directors) to successfully achieve their governance roles, as outlined in IH’s Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Policies.
• Collaboratively develops a succession plan for each senior physician-leadership position they support.
• In collaboration with the Vice President Medicine, and the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee (HAMAC), participates in the development of an IH physician HHR plan.
3. Medical Governance and Medical Quality
• Enables the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee (HAMAC), and related structures to appropriately support the organization’s accountabilities related to the quality of medical care.
• Facilitates achievement of the Medical Advisory Committee mandate as outlined in the Medical Staff Rules
• Mentors and directs COS and Department Heads in assuring compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Policies.
• Ensures that Medical Staff Peer Reviews and Performance Evaluations are undertaken by the COS, Department Heads, and Medical Directors at regular intervals
• Provides leadership for development and implementation of a Medical Quality framework.
4. Quality and Patient Safety Management
• Manages the assigned EMD budget and administers the resources therein.
• Provides leadership and expertise in quality improvement and patient safety activities for the organization and the Quality, and Patient Safety Medical Directors.
• Co-leads the development and implementation of IH’s Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) Strategy at the direction of the VP, Quality, Research and Academic Affairs.
• Co-leads the development, approval, and implementation of IH policies and procedures related to quality improvement and patient safety.
• Leads, directs, and coordinates Physician Quality Improvement (PQI), Spread Quality Improvement (SQI), and Alumni Engagement strategy for IH in partnership with Doctors of B.C. staff, Medical, and Operational Leadership.
• Co-Chairs the PQI / SQI Steering Committee.
• In collaboration with the Patient Safety Department, and other portfolios, helps to lead the process, investigation, reporting and disclosure of clinical patient-safety events as required by IH and its regulatory agencies.
• Proactively educates IH medical leadership on regulatory issues, new statutes, guidelines, medical safety, and quality improvement activities.
• Provides leadership and collaboration in Accreditation Canada related activities related to patient safety and quality improvement.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, Quality and Patient Safety, co-leads the coordination, reporting and management of the Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP) of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.
• Participates in the development of and reviews system performance-improvement measures.
• Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships with external agencies and partners related to the quality improvement and patient safety agenda
• Supports key quality and safety mandates associated with assigned programs.
5. Infectious Diseases (ID) / Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) / Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP)
• Provides Leadership and oversight for the Infectious Disease program, and the IPAC Medical Director. Supports program development and delivery, quality and performance, and alternative payment contract support with Medical Affairs.
• Provides Leadership and oversight, with the Executive Director, for the Infection Prevention and Control Program. Supports program development and delivery and quality and performance.
• Provides Leadership and oversight, in partnership with Pharmacy, for the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. Supports program development and delivery, quality and performance.
6. Medical Staff Engagement
• Leads the NAVIG8 physician engagement and training program. Provides leadership for Medical Staff engagement and communication activities
• Health Authority representative for Specialist Services Committee (SSC) activities, including Facility Engagement / Regional Medical Staff Association activities
7. Research
• Provides leadership and oversight to the Clinical Scientific Director Research.
8. Other
• Other tasks as required from time to time by the VP, Quality, Research and Academic Affairs
• In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations and implementing required corrective actions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
Qualfications
Education, Training, and Experience
• Current licensure as a Medical Doctor in BC.
• A Master’s degree in hospital, healthcare, business administration, or an equivalent degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of clinical practice experience and at least 5 years of progressively more responsible leadership experience in a healthcare environment, including experience in performance improvement/quality management.
LEADS Capabilities:
Demonstrates all LEADS Capabilities, in particular:
• Leads Self/Cultural Agility – self-awareness, demonstrates character; noticing and adapting to cultural uniqueness to create a sense of safety for all.
• Engages Others/Empathy – fosters the development of others, communicates effectively, builds effective teams, listens with heart rather than reacting.
• Achieves Results/Process Orientation – sets direction, strategically aligns decisions with vision, values & evidence, accepting that use of process orientation and a ‘good relationship’ are concrete deliverables.
• Develops Coalitions/Building a Trust-Based Relationship – builds partnerships & networks to create results, demonstrates a commitment to customers & service, navigates socio-political environments, building personal relationships in addition to professional ones, participating in open exchanges of experiences and culture.
• System Transformation/Credible Champion – demonstrates systems/critical thinking, strategically oriented to the future, champions & orchestrates change, remains self-aware and maintains effective relationships, shows courage and conviction in advocating for change for the betterment of Indigenous people.
Skills and Abilities
• Analytical ability to conceptualize well in unstructured, dynamic, and/or multidisciplinary environments where analysis, foresight, intuition, and mature judgment are required.
• Knowledge of fundamental theories, principles, and practices that lead to solutions for unusual or unprecedented problems.
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary for frequent contact with internal and external partners.
• Ability to persuade and negotiate in controversial or sensitive situations, with the ability to exercise discretion in how and what to communicate.
• Leadership skills, including a demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability; comfort with decision-making responsibilities; coaching, teaching, and counseling skills; and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others while forging alliances and garnering support.
• An in-depth knowledge of regulations and guidelines related to areas of responsibility.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!
