Director Quality & Risk

Northern Health Region; The Pas, Thompson, Flin Flon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Director, Quality & Risk to oversee management programs in the region. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, risk management, and promoting organizational values. Candidates should have a health-related degree and experience in leadership roles, plus a willingness to travel. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Valid Manitoba Class V driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Training in Quality Management and LEAN methodology preferred.
• Two years supervisory/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Quality & Risk management programs.
• Work closely with all departments to implement Quality & Risk programs.
• Ensure adherence to all Northern Health Region policies.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to speak an Indigenous language

Knowledge and experience in Risk Management

Education

Post-secondary degree in a health-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

DIRECTOR, QUALITY & RISK

Location: Flin Flon, The Pas, or Thompson, MB. Position can be based at any of the three sites.

JOB POSTING NUMBER TM-2025-411

POSITION CODE 300-3RSK-DIR_01

DEPARTMENT QUALITY & RISK

JOB STATUS / FTE Permanent / 1.0 FTE

ANTICIPATED SHIFT Days (Mon-Fri)

WAGE RANGE To be discussed

Position Summary

Responsible for the oversight of Quality & Risk management programs in the region that includes :

• Quality Improvement
• Risk Management
• Patient Safety
• Privacy & Access

This position works closely with all departments within the Northern Health Region to plan and implement Quality & Risk programs. The Director promotes the mission, values and goals of the NHR and participates actively in the NHR planning processes. The Risk Management portion of this portfolio reports to the VP Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer. This position requires service and travel to outlying communities within the region and the province.

The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records / Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check, and adherence to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Post–secondary degree in a health-related discipline (combination of education and experience related to the position may be considered)
• Valid Manitoba Class V driver’s license access to a vehicle and willingness to travel throughout region and province year round
• Training in Quality Management and LEAN methodology preferred
• Working knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet
• Two (2) years’ supervisory / management experience preferred
• Two (2) years’ comprehensive experience related to the position
• Knowledge and experience in working with principles of Risk Management and Patient Safety
• Willingness to obtain Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, American Society for Health Risk Management Credentials, Canadian Patient Safety Officer, or similar designation(s) within two (2) years of employment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset, preferably Cree, Dene or Michif
• Respects and promotes a culturally diverse population
• Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment Policy (HR-02-80). Waived for internal candidates with current checks on file.

For a full listing of qualifications please :

• Internal Candidates: Refer to the Job Description which is posted on the Intranet under Department / Human Resources / Job Description, then select the applicable department; or,
• External Candidates: Contact Human Resources to request a copy

Northern RHA strives to have a diverse workforce in an inclusive and accessible workplace, which provides opportunity for reasonable accommodation.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumes.

We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.