Zone Medical Director, Central Zone
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- Medical Leader (non-clinical position)
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- MED0003CG Requisition #
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- Oct 07, 2024 Post Date
Opportunity:
Help chart the course for the future and provide leadership in the delivery of high-quality clinical care within Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) vibrant Central Zone. AHS is currently seeking a patient-oriented, dynamic, and innovative individual for the role of Central Zone Medical Director (ZMD) – the most senior medical leader in the zone. Responsible for all medical staff-related matters in the zone, and as part of a leadership dyad with the Chief Zone Officer, you will develop and implement key strategic initiatives within the zone and province to support a high quality, accessible, and sustainable health system.
Serving a population of nearly half a million, Central Zone is bordered by the Canadian Rockies in the west, Saskatchewan to the east, and Southern and Northern Alberta. It surrounds the Edmonton Capital Region and contains the heavily populated Calgary-Edmonton Corridor. Its charming friendly towns and cities, affordable housing, diversified economy, and varied landscape make it a perfect place to live, work and raise a family. Paddle down one of our many rivers and lakes, get lost in a sunflower maze, attend a rodeo or winter carnival – the options are endless! A great backdrop for a fulfilling career, Central Zone has it all.
AHS is a key part of Alberta’s province-wide health system and a national leader in many areas of healthcare. The organization is recognized as a top employer nationally and provincially, as well as a top employer for young people and diversity. It’s an exciting time to be a change leader within AHS, as healthcare administration and delivery across Alberta evolve to deliver on the mission of an accessible, sustainable health system for all Albertans. Come hone your leadership skills and make a difference with a progressive and supportive employer.
Job Description:
The Zone Medical Director’s (ZMD’s) specific responsibilities include activities related to Central Zone’s over 700 physicians, including quality and safety, physician workforce planning, recruitment, appointments and credentialing, disciplinary actions, and physician leadership development. With the Chief Zone Officer, the ZMD functions in the AHS dyad leadership model, in which a clinical operations and medical leader are partnered in a shared decision-making relationship with shared accountability for the zone’s overall health system planning, operations and performance. In general, the Zone Medical Director ensures a clinical focus, and the Chief Zone Officer provides an operations perspective.
Reporting jointly to the Vice President, Quality & Chief Medical Officer and Vice President & Medical Director, Clinical Operations, the ZMD will work in close partnership with the Chief Zone Officer and be jointly accountable for providing the vision and leadership required to align and implement strategic planning, and deliver and evaluate quality, accessible, sustainable, and integrated health systems in the Central Zone.
The Central Zone is one of five zones within Alberta Health Services; each working to optimize quality, safety, clinician experience and health system sustainability. The ZMD will work alongside other ZMDs and provincial leaders to ensure integration and alignment, not only within medical services within the Central zone, but with the health services offered throughout the province. Each zone works within a provincial health system to optimize quality, safety, clinician experience and health system sustainability.
This position can be located anywhere within the Central Zone.
Required Qualifications:
Certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or an equivalent professional body is required. Progressive senior leadership experience in a healthcare environment, including a minimum of three years’ experience (five years preferred) in a senior management role in clinical services or healthcare operations. Successful record of achievement as a leader, including extensive experience in improvement and innovation in service delivery in large and diverse range of health functions. Must be a member of the AHS Medical Staff or eligible to become a member of the AHS Medical Staff.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Proven success as an adaptive strategic leader who can be both resolute and flexible and be able to react strategically to environmental shifts. Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
Effective interpersonal communicator including accomplished emotional intelligence, organizational skills, client-focused orientation, and commitment to providing long term quality services. Ability to assist in the progression of medical leadership including development conversations, goal setting, and mentorship/coaching responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues.
Ability to manage diverse human, financial and physical resources within a complex environment. Proven success in working collaboratively, inclusively, and effectively by fostering solid relationships with key external stakeholders including public agencies, foundations, government, boards, committees, and other partners. Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within a large, diverse organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous health leadership experience in a large, complex organization.