Job Description

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealthServices.caJob Summary
Reporting to the Sr. Director - Provincial Capital Planning, Infrastructure and Engineering, the Provincial Director of Capital Planning is the provincial health authority\'s lead planning officer for its capital infrastructure and capital equipment plan with oversight for the strategy, development, and prioritization of NLHS\'s owned facilities and medical equipment. The Provincial Director leads the Provincial Capital Planning program and is responsible for ensuring effective planning and rigor around infrastructure and equipment renewal, clinical program improvements and fiscal stewardship by setting high standards for program delivery, and overseeing the equitable allocation of capital finances, personnel, and policy implementation issues province wide.The Provincial Director collaborates with other leaders to create and provide strategic and operational leadership to envision, enable, and support the allocation of all capital infrastructure (equipment and building infrastructure) funding across all regional zones in the province, including programming and planning, prioritization, facility condition assessments, equipment assessments and procurement for the delivery of a full spectrum of services with minimal impact on patients and staff through effective health and safety measures. This includes planning for the Cardiovascular and Stoke Institute and St. Clare\'s Mercy Hospital.The Provincial Director will work with contracted consultants on the planning for equipment and infrastructure and is the provincial lead in new equipment acquisitions, installations, modifications and/or removal and may directly oversee the progress of such projects.The Provincial Director is responsible for controlling the procurement, prioritization, financial management and budgeting of all critical diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment and building infrastructure for the entirety of NLHS. The Provincial Director of Capital Planning is a critical support resource for our patients, through the safe and effective management of clinical technology and built environment which includes ongoing equipment performance monitoring, facility condition assessment and capital equipment and infrastructure planning.Job Qualifications
Education
A bachelor\'s degree in a business, or related discipline is required.
A master\'s degree is preferred.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.Experience
Minimum of five years of progressive management experience in the project management and/or engineering field is required.
Extensive experience coordinating multiple complex projects and multiple and varied strategic initiatives, including experience in dealing with all levels of administration, medical staff, and different levels of government is required.
Experience as a senior administrator, strategist, and policy developer is preferred.Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Strong knowledge and expertise in the public tendering act, facility design and operations, biomedical equipment management practices, technical advancements, and NLHS policies and procedures.
Significant knowledge of healthcare systems and operations.
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in process improvement, change management, project management and continuous quality improvement concepts.
Proven senior management and leadership abilities, and excellent communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
Demonstrated highly developed negotiation, time management, problem-solving, Human Resource Management and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to function in a high pressure, diverse and changing environment.
Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills and innovation in problem solving and decision making.
Demonstrated ability to drive consensus, resolve conflicts, and facilitate solutions in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Demonstrated ability to work with high degree of independence and initiative, effectively manage time, and prioritize work requirements.
Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships and interface effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
A dynamic leadership style focused on:
o Leading yourself by having self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with NLHS\' values of Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (ICARE)
o Engaging others through fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams
o Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes
o Developing coalitions through purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating socio-political environments
o Transforming systems by thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting yourself strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change.Other
Travel throughout NLHS is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.Alternate combinations of qualifications may be considered.Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.caUpon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediatelyTo become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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