Job Description

Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 163417
Department/Program: Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Services
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date: October - 2023
Union Status: Management, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: TBC
Closing Date: September 1, 2023 (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 proportions 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 Opportunity

We are seeking a Director, Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing to lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive Integrated Supply Chain service for IWK, ensuring an alignment between strategic and operational planning and excellence in client relations. Responsibilities include leading the entire centre-wide supply chain operations, including the acquisition of supplies, services, and construction/equipment in support of the IWK\'s business, as well as supplies inventory, receiving and distribution management, laundry services and mail room operations.
The Director is responsible for leading:

• the development and delivery of purchasing approximately $60-80 million dollars annually in goods, services and equipment which support patient care and safety
• warehousing operations processing 100,000+ orders annually
• a logistics network spanning all IWK campuses
• sustainability and improvement in service delivery quality and value relationship management with key stakeholders - care leaders, Nova Scotia Health (NSH) and various partners (e.g., Internal Service Department (ISD), vendors, etc.).

The Director is committed to a high standard of service and will lead using a \xe2\x80\x9cpeople and client first\xe2\x80\x9d approach to support current and emerging technologies and practices to establish a robust people focused and service excellence culture across the province.
The Director will engage in evidence based strategic planning and risk management related to the buying, distributing and all supply logistics management. Ensures that products purchased, warehoused and delivered are healthcare products and services which support safe and quality care delivery to our patients.

The Director is committed to a high standard of performance and will provide day to day strategic sourcing and supply chain expertise and support across the organization. The impact of performance of this position affects all areas of IWK Health, including direct patient care, and can affect funding and/or provision of service.

The Director provides strategic leadership to the Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain team focusing on prioritization, continual performance improvement, change management, and staff development and coaching. This role is always learning and seeking ways to make things better. You are a leader that focuses on inclusion, excellence, accountability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Director is expected to understand the science and art of leadership, to inspire, create, and exhibit the tone at the top. You will build solid business relationships, build engagement, and achieve success through the success of others.

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday, 75 hours bi-weekly. Participation in On-call coverage required.

Your Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in a related discipline (such as Business Administration, Engineering, Science). or willingness to obtain within 5 years.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with overseeing the supply chain activities of which a minimum of three (3) years must be in a leadership role
• Recognized Professional Supply Chain Designation (e.g., Certified, Supply Chain Management Professional, etc.) is an asset
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships
• LEAN certification is an asset
• Certified Health Executive is an asset
• Acute healthcare sector experience is considered 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. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia\'s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre\'s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

Nova Scotia Health Authority