Chief Operating Officer

Victoria General Hospital; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Winnipeg seeks a Chief Operating Officer to oversee strategic management and enhance patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of health services delivery management experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence healthcare delivery and ensure organizational excellence.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in health services management.
• Experience in program management in a large facility.
• Understanding of public policy.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the WRHA Regional Management Committee.
• Lead financial and service performance and quality of care.
• Contribute to the overall vision of the organization.

Skills

Coaching individuals and teams

Presentation skills

Leadership abilities

Collaboration with stakeholders

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-graduate degree in a health-related field

Master of Public, Business or Health Care Administration

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to the WRHA President and CEO, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is accountable for working as an active contributing member of the WRHA Regional Management Committee. The incumbent works with colleagues and others to achieve excellence in patient centered care, organizational performance, education and research. The COO is accountable to the CEO of the WRHA for strategic management of programs, services and operations within the geographical area for which the WRHA is responsible, including assigned regional clinical programs, and for supporting the integration of service delivery throughout the Geographic Area.

As a member of the Regional Senior Management Team, the COO is involved in strategic thinking, decision making and operational management. The COO provides leadership in financial and service performance, innovation, overall quality of care, service excellence and in supporting the integration of service delivery throughout the geographic area.

The COO contributes to the overall vision of the organization and provides leadership support and development to those who report to this position.

Experience

• A minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years experience at a progressively senior level in the management of health services delivery.
• Recent experience in Program management in a large facility (preferably healthcare) preferred.
• Experience in financial and human resource management of a large organization.
• Experience working within a large system context with a good understanding of public policy.
• Experience with media relations.
• Experience with LEAN methodologies preferred.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Completion of a post-graduate degree preferably in a health-related field.
• Master of Public, Business or Health Care Administration or equivalent preferred.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Registration with the applicable professional licensing body required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to coach individuals and teams while facilitating continual improvements in the performance of Integrated Health & Social Services.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and lead strategic changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively at a high level.
• Superior leadership abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable