Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) Integrated Regina Health

Canadian Medical Association; Regina; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Saskatchewan seeks a Deputy Chief Medical Officer to oversee strategic leadership, integrate healthcare services, and enhance patient care delivery. This senior role requires significant healthcare leadership experience, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare leadership/management.
• Experience developing innovative programs in a complex environment.
• Licensed and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing strategy with the Chief Medical Officer.
• Accountable for physician leadership and healthcare delivery.
• Co-managing with the Vice President for integrated service delivery.

Skills

Healthcare Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Innovation Promotion

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Licensed Medical Practitioner

Canadian Certified Physician Executive Credential

Advanced education in Health Care Administration

Job description

Hours of Work : Shift Information : Days 30.0 hours per 1 week rotation

Position Profile :

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) of Integrated Regina Health is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders and physicians to achieve our province’s health care goals. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Deputy Chief Medical Officer is responsible for developing and executing strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction within their portfolio.

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer works in a co-leadership model with the Vice President Integrated Regina Health to lead the delivery of health care and meet the needs of our patients. This relationship involves a complimentary decision-making relationship that includes setting strategic direction, operational performance, service planning, and delivery and continuity of services. The VP and DCMO of Integrated Regina Health will co-manage through leadership integration to empower team thinking and achieve accountability, transparency and efficiency to drive both clinical and organizational performance excellence. The DCMO and VP will jointly hold responsibility for performance and leadership and report to the CMO and Chief Operating Officer for operations including integrated service delivery for Primary Health Care, Acute Care / Tertiary, Mental Health and Addictions, and Continuing Care. The DCMO and VP will jointly lead provincial planning and standards for the Primary Health Care Service Line.

The DCMO of Integrated Regina Health has direct accountability for physician leadership within the portfolio. They are responsible for both strategic and clinical leadership including developing and executing strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the SHA. The DCMO leads to achieve an innovative and positive working climate and a patient-centric culture. S / he utilizes methodologies to improve effectiveness, quality and safety of healthcare delivery to ensure the SHA can provide optimum health care for the residents of Saskatchewan. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer works closely with the Ministry of Health and other system partners.

The Organization :

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 45,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high-quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front-line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high-quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

The SHA infrastructure and services consist of :

• 64 hospitals with 2,500 acute care patient beds
• Approximately 9,000 long-term care beds
• Provincially coordinated quality, patient-centred care services, such as Acute hospital-based care, Long Term Care, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Primary Health Care, Public Health and many other community-based clinical programs designed to promote and maintain the health of the population

Qualifications :

Successful candidates for the above position will have experience in healthcare leadership and the establishment of frameworks and service delivery models for planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluation and quality improvement. Preference will be given to candidates who hold certification or are eligible for certification from the or to candidates who hold certification or are eligible for certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).

This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with members of the public, clients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high-volume environment with a commitment to the provision of high-quality patient, family and community-centered care.

Education :

• Licensed medical practitioner in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.
• Canadian Certified Physician Executive Credential would be an asset.
• Advanced education in Health Care Administration, Public Administration and / or Leadership Studies would be an asset.
• Participation in the Canadian Medical Association’s Physician Leadership Institute would be an asset.

Experience :

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare leadership / management / administration.
• Experience as a medical leader, at a strategic level, who has developed and led innovative programs in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Experience working in co-leadership roles and relationships.
• Has knowledge of, and experience in, guiding health quality improvement processes and initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Advanced knowledge of the Health care system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
• Has knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines and labour law
• Has demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Has a proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders, including the community, to balance the needs and interests of these diverse groups within the corporate agenda
• Has a proven ability to build interprovincial / external relationships as well as strategic partnerships with government, physicians, unions, academic institutions, professional associates and other healthcare organizations.
• Demonstrates commitment to a diverse, culturally competent and culturally safe health system and representative workforce
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership that includes articulation of mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Is committed to delivering on patient, family and community-centred care
• Is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement striving towards zero harm

Additional Information

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient / resident / client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and / or VSC during the recruitment and selection process.

The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Expected Start Date : July 14, 2025

Please apply by June 1, 2025.

For information or to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to :

Specialist, Workforce Planning and Employment