Job Description

Company: IWK HealthReq ID: 185324
Department/Program: Diagnostic Imaging, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and MMGS
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: Management, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: TBD
Closing Date: 11 August 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other\'s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi\'kma\'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi\'kmaq people. Working in Mi\'kma\'ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportion of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases, and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The OpportunityThe Director, Precision Medicine at the IWK champions transformational change through effective leadership and collaboration, in order to make a positive difference in the well being of women, children, youth, and families.Reporting to the respective Vice President, Clinical Care and Chief Nurse Executive, the Director, Precision Medicine leads the development and execution of strategic and operational plans that deliver the best care and service while seeking continuous improvement that drives superior performance.The Director, Precision Medicine emulates the mission, vision, and values of IWK Health by inspiring, motivating, and guiding others toward excellence. The Director, Precision Medicine is accountable for the development of high performing teams that achieve organizational/program goals and objectives, as well as the efficient utilization of resources (human, capital, and financial). The Director, Precision Medicine facilitates and champions a learning and research environment that aligns with the strategic directions of the program and organization.Hours of WorkMonday - Friday, 37.5 hours bi-weeklyYour Qualifications

• Masters Level Degree in health-related discipline, health administration, or related subjects. Equivalent experience and alternative education may be considered.
• Registration, or eligible for registration, with the appropriate health association/regulatory body in Nova Scotia is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in relevant field of expertise
• Minimum of three (3) years in a leadership role required.
• Expert content knowledge in key areas of leadership responsibility.
• Expert knowledge in field to critically analyze evidence-based practices to inform strategy development and organizational planning.
• Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships and teams and leading complex healthcare operations.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through collaboration, persuasion, and excellent project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and lead high-performing teams with a strong track record of continuous improvement and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading complex change.
• Competency in other languages is an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

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