Job Description

Close Date

Jul. 25 2023

Location

To Be Determined - To Be Determined, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0830-1630

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$59.84 - $86.02

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

Sep. 4 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No



In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Director, Contract Management and Oversight is responsible for creating innovative strategies that develop, maintain, and enhance contractual relationships with partners, while maximizing value and minimizing risk to Island Health. This includes responsibility for the long term planning and strategic management of the contracted portfolio for client services, including long term care, community, and support services; oversight of effective contract management activities across Island Health; direct responsibility for contract procurement for services, including overseeing the management of all RFP processes at Island Health; leading the procurement relationship with PHSA; and development and strategic management of business partnerships, including with other Health Authorities. In addition, the Director develops, facilitates and coordinates relationships across the organization including with Clinical Operations, Support Services, Capital Manaagement and IMIT.

The Director has responsibility for creating and proactively managing a comprehensive performance framework for all contracted relationships and for encouraging market growth, diversity, and innovation to achieve the long-range strategic goals of the organization. The Director provides strategic and operational leadership in the provision of effective management for assigned portfolios and departments; maintains strategic business partnerships and promotes innovation to ensure effective resource management in operations and contracted services, and; liaises with internal and external stakeholders to ensure patient- and client-focused service provision within the health authority.

In addition, the Director builds, maintains and manages the relationship with PHSA in respect of supply Chain and other provincial services contracted with Island Health.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master\'s degree in a relevant field plus twelve (12) years of recent, related experience in progressively senior management/leadership roles in a large, complex, public sector organization, with responsibility for leading operational and strategic plans, procurement, and contract management involving complex negotiations with business partners on long-range, innovative contracting strategies to enhance value.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation abilities to develop effective strategies and ensure support and attainment of goals.
• Effective conflict management and resolution skills, as well as the political acumen necessary to persuade and negotiate effectively within government and union frameworks as well as to lead, negotiate and implement large-scale organizational change and transition with business partners and vendors.
• Expert knowledge of the legal frameworks for contract management.
• Solid business acumen to develop and maintain effective business partnerships and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout high profile and innovative initiatives.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and creative and critical thinking to promote strategic plans and develop effective solutions to problems.
• Excellent communication and conflict management skills are required.
• Valid BC Driver\'s License.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework:

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Additional information for applicants

PLEASE NOTE: This posting is for the role of DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT AND SOURCING At this time, this position is currently being posted under this (JD4719) until a new individual job descriptions can be completed. Key responsibilities of this position include: Oversight of procurement activities and planning at Island Health; Development and implementation of annual and long-term procurement plans; Ensuring achievement of organizational value and minimized risk through appropriate procurement practices; Development of reporting and metrics for organizational procurement activities; Partners with PHSA to maximize value in procurement through provincial and national partnerships; Identifies organizational risks and mitigation strategies

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Non Contract

Affiliation/Union

Non-Contract Management

Island Health