Executive Director, Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team

Job SummaryReporting to the Co-Chairs of the Joint Executive Steering Committee (JESC), and with guidance from the Executive of Community Strategy and Operations, the Ontario Health Team (OHT) Executive Director will function as a key leader and is accountable for building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners to optimize the health and wellness of our community. The Executive Director supports a culture that enables collaboration amongst partners and employs project management best practices to plan and implement strategic and operational plans and key business processes. Together with the JESC and its members, and established committee structures, the OHT Executive Director is a driver of the OHT's vision, mandate and values and will play an important ambassadorial role for the OHT with all community sectors.Primary ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership, vision, guidance and support to the design and implementation of the NYSS OHT, in alignment with the goals and objectives of the OHT, and overall direction of Ontario HealthWorks toward achieving consensus of health care providers for the NYSS OHTFunction as the key integrator of all OHT activities by providing leadership, oversight, and direction to all committee structures, enabling groups and councils to achieve key milestones and deliverables with the goal of realizing integrated service deliveryImprove new clinical population pathways and work to consistently measure and improve existing clinical pathways with a population health approachSupport clinical change management and communication initiatives to inform OHT stakeholders and the broader community as clinical population pathways are implementedLead and guide evaluation processes, prepare performance reports and other accountabilities required by Ontario HealthProvide oversight and direction for prudent financial and resource management for the OHTSkills & AbilitiesSystems thinker with demonstrated ability to lead and manage large, complex projects and/or operations with multiple stakeholders and multiple independent contributing organizations to better integrate careUnderstanding of clinical leadership in health system design, planning and implementation, with specific expertise in multi-sector and inter-sectoral engagementExpertise, understanding, and/or passion for a population health approach and population health managementBalanced understanding of social determinants of health and how to effectively integrate health and social care for optimal care and service deliveryDemonstrated innovative thinking and ability to handle and navigate clinical and operational ambiguityRelentlessly focused on ensuring patient/client and caregiver partners have a significant role in design, planning and decision makingKnowledge of the Ontario Healthcare landscape, provincial health care structures, processes, funding mechanisms and current priorities is strongly preferredDemonstrated proactive problem-solving, change facilitation, and risk managementQualificationsMaster's degree in business administration, or healthcare administration. 10+ years' experience with five (5) years management experience, preferably within the health care sector. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience will be consideredExcellent communicator, strategic thinker, and team player with a passion for health system improvement and the ability to influence changeFormal leadership training, change management and experience in academic detailing or mentoring considered an assetExperience applying a health equity lens to projects/initiatives aligned with the quadruple aim (population health, patient experience, per capita cost, provider experience) preferredA successful record of accomplishment in change management and conflict resolutionDemonstrated participatory leadership, mentoring, and motivational skills with ability to guide/coach/influence multiple stakeholdersExcellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skillsKnowledge and understanding of business practices, budgeting, procurement, human resource management, health and safety best practices and reporting requirementsKnowledge and understanding of community resources and partnerships, program planning, knowledge mobilization and communication/dissemination techniquesSuperior report writing and presentation skills necessary for communicating complex information to a diverse array of groupsProficient computer skills and the ability to work within a computerized environmentStrong time management, problem solving, decision making and organizational skillsAbility to exercise a high level of independence, integrity, professionalism, and confidentialityAbility to manage competing demands and meet demanding timelines

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