Medical Executive Director - Central Zone

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Nova Scotia seeks a Zone Medical Executive Director to oversee strategic planning and ensure quality healthcare delivery. Ideal candidates will hold an MD, possess strong leadership skills, and have extensive experience in medical program management. This role involves collaboration across zones, managing a significant budget, and fostering a patient-centered culture.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of senior leadership experience in medical program planning and delivery.
• Experience in team engagement, mentorship, and operational planning.
• Proven achievement in service delivery improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to NS Health Executive Team and senior leadership.
• Lead development and implementation of operational and clinical strategies.
• Oversee quality and safety, physician workforce planning, and recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Operational Planning

Service Delivery Improvement

Education

MD eligible for privileges at Nova Scotia Health

CCPE/MBA/CHE qualifications

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 203565
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: MEDCZ Executive Medical Director
Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services across Atlantic Canada. We are committed to excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration across our hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Join our diverse team of innovators and collaborators today.

We employ professionals throughout Nova Scotia, offering a work-life balance that allows you to explore the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit www.novascotia.com to learn why more people are choosing to move here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Medicine and Clinical Operations and working within a co-leadership model with the Vice President of Zone Operations, the Zone Medical Executive Director is the most senior medical position in each zone. They are jointly accountable for strategic planning, and delivering a quality, accessible, sustainable, and integrated health system.

The Vice President Operations and Zone Medical Executive Director work as a dyad leadership team, combining clinical and operational perspectives to make decisions and implement initiatives.

Responsibilities include overseeing quality and safety, physician workforce planning, recruitment, credentialing, and physician leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to NS Health Executive Team and senior leadership
• Lead development and implementation of operational and clinical strategies
• Provide clinical leadership for major infrastructure projects
• Ensure health services align with NS Health objectives
• Foster collaboration across zones for effective, quality, and safe patient care
• Oversee programs and services in the zone
• Drive service delivery improvements and innovation
• Implement service strategies in line with quality and sustainability plans
• Integrate zone programs with sites and services
• Develop and manage a multi-million-dollar operating budget
• Establish performance management systems
• Promote patient-centered culture and community engagement
• Participate in medical, administrative, and Board committees
• Support medical and dental learner placements in the zone

About You

Ideal candidates will have:

• An MD eligible for privileges at Nova Scotia Health, with leadership training
• Preferred: CCPE/MBA/CHE qualifications
• 5-7 years of senior leadership experience in medical program planning and delivery
• Experience in team engagement, mentorship, and operational planning
• Proven achievement in service delivery improvement and innovation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong human resource and financial management experience
• Ability to work independently and lead effectively in a changing environment

Please ensure your resume is current and comprehensive.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is under review. Successful candidates may access benefits including health, dental, travel, disability, life insurance, and a pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.