Assistant Director - SANE Program and Community Primary Care Programs

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Community Primary Care Programs Directorate, the incumbent provides leadership, coordination, development, evaluation, and continuous improvement for the provincial Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program, as well as community programs within the primary health care sector. The incumbent serves as a consultant to internal and external partners in the development of an integrated service delivery model based on best practices, evidence-based approaches, and the principles of person-centered care, taking trauma into account and promoting equity in access to services. The incumbent ensures the standardization of practices province-wide, the development of services, and the achievement of objectives related to quality, safety, performance, and accountability. They participate in the management of human, financial, material, and informational resources related to their areas of activity and provides support to managers and teams under her responsibility. They work closely with health authorities, the justice system, community organizations, government partners, and clinical teams to ensure a coherent and safe service delivery system that meets the needs of the population.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field;
• Master's degree or professional certification in health care management or a related field is considered an asset;
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant management or coordination experience related to health services;
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the health care field;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Experience in forensic nursing, working with victims of sexual violence, or within a SANE program considered an asset;
• Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation considered an asset;
• In-depth knowledge of primary health care and integrated care models;
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles and practices, as well as performance management;
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care approaches and the clinical, legal, ethical, and forensic issues related to sexual assault and intimate partner violence;
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other software used within the Network;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills, effective time management, and the ability to establish priorities;
• Strategic thinking and an innovative, collaborative management approach;
• Understanding of organizational needs and priorities;
• Ability to adapt to change and implement change management strategies;
• Strategic leadership skills and the ability to mobilize teams around a shared vision while fostering a culture of innovation, learning, continuous improvement, and accountability;
• Strong analytical, planning, writing, and synthesis skills;
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Availability to travel throughout the Network's service area and across the province;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethical principles, the Network’s management philosophy, and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.
  
• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.