Director, Scarborough Ontario Health Team
Scarborough Health Network
- Canada
- Temporary
- Full-time
Vision - People will have optimal health and positive experiences through an accessible, equitable and integrated team, system of care, services and supports.Our Values lead to EPIC CARE: Equity, Person-centered, Innovation, Compassion, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and ExcellenceSOHT is a strong advocate of the Scarborough Family Physicians Network (SFPN), and committed to the ongoing relationship with SPFN by providing staffing and administrative support to this incorporated organization. The Scarborough Family Physicians Network is the unified voice of primary care physicians in Scarborough. They are actively working to improve Scarborough's primary care physician and patient experience. This will ensure that patients have timely access to specialist and allied health care with services tailored to the Scarborough population.As the lead agency for the SOHT, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is proud to be the SOHT lead agency and invite you to apply to the Director, Scarborough Ontario Health Team position. This position is a full-time term contract until March 31, 2027, subject to provincial funding and directives.The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date.The Director, SOHT is responsible for implementing the Scarborough OHT strategy, by leading and coordinating all aspects of the operations of the SOHT as set out by the Collaboration Council. In this role working with a high degree of independence and autonomy, the Director SOHT will provide leadership and oversight for all SOHT initiatives.Reporting Relationships:Reports to: Co-Chairs, Collaboration CouncilStaff: There are currently five (5) funded positions within SOHT including two Managers, a Project Coordinator and an Administrative Assistant.Work Environment:
- Hybrid work arrangement with the opportunity to balance working from home while also having a presence in the SOHT office on a regular basis
- Expectation of participation in community events and outreach activities which may require availability outside of regular business hours (e.g. evening and weekends)
- Travel may be required within Scarborough and the GTA.
- Lead the implementation of the SOHT strategic plan to improve population health for the community
- Proactively position SOHT to excel and be a leader among OHTs by monitoring the provincial OHT landscape and best practices in the development of integrated health systems
- Identify, escalate and manage risks, including ensuring ongoing risk tracking and management and providing direction on risk mitigation strategies
- Develop effective and collaborative working relationships with the members of the Collaboration Council, the SOHT partners, SPFN, client/family advisors, Ontario Health, the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to promote alignment and coordination of priority work streams, information exchange, and effective operations
- Develop and implement a robust and inclusive community engagement strategy
- Identify key partnership and strategic opportunities and develop business cases to advance SOHT priorities
- Lead, supervise, coach and evaluate the SOHT staff team
- Develop work plans, project plans and ensure timely and effective completion of all required deliverables
- Develop and implement a communication strategy in partnership with the Communications Working Group that supports the work of the SOHT and provides regular updates to key stakeholders
- Develop budgets, operating plans and reports on SOHT′s activities which are required by the Ministry of Health and Ontario Health
- Develop and implement structures, processes, and tools to enable integrated delivery of results.
- Provide support to the Collaboration Council, including agenda planning, report generation and ensuring that secretarial support is available for meetings.
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive management experience in healthcare or related environment working with dynamic and diverse teams and managing complex, large-scale projects.
- Post-Secondary Degree (Master′s preferred) in a health-related field or equivalent.
- Evidence of innovative leadership skills and proven experience in system transformation and change management
- Demonstrated skills in project management and quality improvement
- Proven ability to develop coalitions, foster a collaborative team approach to decision- making, work across sectors and across organizations to achieve collective outcomes and sustain relationships with diverse, local health care and social service leaders
- Skills in negotiation, conflict resolution and consensus building with a participative/consultative style that brings consensus.
- Strong understanding and analysis of population health methodologies, health system planning, health system utilization data and integrated care
- Knowledge of health equity, the social determinants of health and local health issues and the Scarborough context.
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation pertaining to OHTs and related stakeholders.
- Experience with developing and managing budgeting and reporting of financial and other key metrics.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster positive and respectful internal and external relationships/partnerships, including relating effectively with front-line staff and all levels of management, physicians, board members, clients/family members and the public
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (e.g. group facilitation, public speaking, written reports, and verbal presentations will be frequent activities)
- A clear, demonstrated commitment to ethics, equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism.
- Strong working knowledge of computer applications, notably Microsoft Office.