Job Description

Vice President Community

With an annual budget of $1.4 billion, 14,000 staff, 1,242 physicians, many volunteers, 17 foundations and 16 auxiliary and alumnae organizations, Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is the largest regional health authority in New Brunswick and the second largest in Atlantic Canada. Committed to delivering quality and safe care in English and French to patients, clients and their families, Horizon operates 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities, clinics, and offices throughout New Brunswick. With a collaborative team approach to offering services, Horizon delivers health care services to residents of New Brunswick, as well as northern Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Horizon is dedicated to educating the health care leaders of tomorrow by training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals and is home to the Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick and Memorial University\xe2\x80\x99s clerkship programs. Other collaborative education programs include the Canadian Pharmacy Residency Board-accredited Horizon Pharmacy Residency Program, the Clinical Psychology Residency Program, The Moncton Hospital Post Graduate Dietetic Internship Program, and the Horizon School of Radiologic Technology (Saint John and Moncton).

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President Community is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and contributes to setting overall vision, direction, and priorities. The VP Community provides leadership and accountability for the provision of strategic expertise, advice, services, and partnerships with communities. Working closely with senior leadership and government departments, the Vice President Community will champion advancements in primary health care, public health, addiction and mental health and population health, and well-being in addition to development of collaborative partnerships and strong working relationships with leaders in Horizon and other public sector organizations. In summary, the VP Community is a key player in ensuring that the delivery of community health services continues to meet the province\xe2\x80\x99s needs.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced and energetic leader who wants to make a significant impact in healthcare and in the lives of New Brunswickers. As the ideal candidate, you are comfortable championing and leading critical change and bring a track record of major transformation initiatives related to community health, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness. A master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related discipline with direct experience in a large multi-site or complex organization. A minimum of ten years of progressive leadership management experience and demonstrated ability to work effectively in partnership with senior leaders, boards, and government officials and departments will round out your qualifications. Exposure to the public sector is helpful, as is an understanding of or affinity with the Maritime communities, culture and partnerships that define Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s environment.

Interested? Apply Today?

If you are interested in further details related to this position or to submit an application for this position e-mail . Applications need to be submitted on or before end of day on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024.

About Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

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