Provincial Chief Medical Officer

Position Overview

The Provincial Chief Medical Officer provides senior medical leadership on behalf of the health system in Manitoba, leading and coordinating the Provincial Medical Leadership Council and the Provincial Clinical Services Integration Council as well as overseeing the medical staff of Shared Health. The Provincial Chief Medical Officer also provides oversight of provincial administrative functions supporting the retention and recruitment of physicians across the province.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring a collaborative, team-oriented working relationship with the Shared Health Chief Executive Officer, the Ministries of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care and Mental Health and Community Wellness, health authorities, and health system leaders toward the goal of achieving excellence in client-centered care, education and research throughout the province.

Reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Provincial Chief Medical Officer is involved in strategic planning and decision making within their portfolio. The Provincial Chief Medical Officer provides organizational leadership on both strategic and operational issues. The Provincial Chief Medical Officer oversees the management of specific clinical service areas within Shared Health, while supporting the integration of service delivery and new initiatives throughout the province

The Provincial Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the Medical Staff of Shared Health as defined in the Shared Health Medical Staff Bylaw. This includes leadership and oversight of the Provincial Medical Administration Office to oversee the credentialing process, granting of privileges to members of the Shared Health Medical Staff and ongoing continuing professional development and management of complaints against members of the Medical Staff. The Provincial Chief Medical Officer chairs the Shared Health Medical Advisory Committee, the Provincial Medical Leadership Council and the Manitoba Clinical Leadership Council. This position also oversees the Shared Health Medical remuneration budget and works with clinical service areas regarding contracts for Medical Staff. The Provincial Chief Medical Officer maintains close working relationships with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, the University of Manitoba and Doctors Manitoba.

Hours of work will depend on the incumbent’s clinical practice commitments, but administrative responsibilities are expected to range between 0.8 – 1.0 EFT. Additional support with be provided through the Associate Chief Medical Officer (0.6 EFT) as required.

Experience

• Ten (10) years of progressively senior management roles in the provision of health services delivery.
• Five (5) years of recent experience with program management, preferably in a large health service delivery organization.
• Experience in project management complemented with demonstrated skills in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and lead strategic change.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Undergraduate degree.
• Medical Degree.
• Post-graduate medical education.
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Health Administration or equivalent an asset.
• Process Improvement training, EXTRA Certification, or equivalents an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Medical license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.

Qualifications and Skills

• High level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Operational knowledge of the full spectrum of medical services and programs.
• Knowledge of the health authority model.
• Knowledge of management principles for the public sector, private sector and not-for -profit sectors.
• Knowledge of clinical and non-clinical programs within healthcare.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage in a complex unionized environment.
• Diplomatic skills which include the ability to facilitate mutually beneficial solutions with various stakeholders are required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and lead strategic change.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Interruptions from key stakeholders are common; the incumbent can schedule dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration.
• Travel to other health care facilities throughout the province requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.