Vice President Medical Affairs (VPMA)

Cambridge Memorial Hospital; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Medical Affairs to enhance operational excellence and patient care outcomes. This pivotal role combines clinical service with strategic leadership, focusing on improving patient access and care quality. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of a new Electronic Medical Record system and collaborate with various stakeholders, including hospital leadership and educational institutions. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced healthcare leader to make a significant impact in the community and shape the future of healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Employee wellness programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of leadership experience in healthcare.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with physicians and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical programs and ensure alignment with hospital goals.
• Monitor clinical performance metrics and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Services Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Management

Continuous Professional Development

Education

Licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

Master’s degree in healthcare-related discipline

Accredited program in business or health administration

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems

Job description

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Recognized as a top employer in the Waterloo area and Southern Ontario, accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada, recognized by The Beryl Institute for our commitment to patient experience, more than 10 years of incredibly strong financial and quality performance, the most technologically advanced hospital in the region with two new/renovated patient care wing opened and a post-construction operating plan to expand services for Cambridge North Dumfries – that is just part of the Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) story!

Job Description

The Vice President, Medical Affairs (VPMA) at Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a leadership role designed to enhance the hospital's operational excellence and patient care outcomes. This summary provides an overview of key aspects of the VPMA role, including its responsibilities and required qualifications. Find the full Executive Briefing on the role at VPMA Executive Briefing.pdf

Role Overview

The VPMA will join the senior leadership team at CMH with a dual focus on both clinical and administrative responsibilities. Approximately three days each week are dedicated to this executive leadership role, while the remaining time is in clinical service at CMH. The VPMA is expected to lead key organizational priorities focused on improving patient access and care quality.

Key Responsibilities

The primary duties of the VPMA include:

Strategic Leadership:

• Providing overall direction for medical programs.

• Ensuring alignment with CMH’s goals through effective medical leadership.

Clinical Services Management:

• Updating and implementing the clinical service growth plan.

• Recruiting medical directors for those programs with vacancies

• Embedding medical directors within program leadership to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Implementation:

• Acting as a champion for the successful implementation of a new EMR system.

• Serving on the project's steering committee for guidance and advocacy.

• Supporting opportunities in care improvement through advanced technology implementation

Operational Excellence:

• Monitoring clinical performance metrics and developing action plans where necessary.

• Participating in budgeting, resource allocation, financial planning, and cost management to ensure efficient use of resources.

• Collaborating with financial and operational leaders for optimized care delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establishing strong relationships with hospital leadership, including the Board, President & CEO, Chief of Staff (COS), Vice President/Clinical Nursing Executive (VP/CNE), and Medical/Professional Staff.

• Collaborating with the Ontario Health Team, its member organizations, Ontario Health & the Ministry of Health for system integration.

• Collaborating with the McMaster University Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine, Waterloo Regional Campus

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must meet the following criteria:

Educational Background:

• Licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (or eligible).

• In good standing with the College.

• Completion or commitment to complete an accredited program in business, leadership, or health administration.

Professional Credentials:

• Canadian Certified Physician Executive (CCPE) or equivalent executive certification is strongly preferred.

• Master’s degree in a healthcare-related discipline is highly desirable.

Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum of five years’ leadership experience, ideally with progressively responsible positions.

• Experience in hospital medical leadership within community hospitals.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with physicians and senior management teams.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Leadership Competencies:

• Ability to lead self, engage others, achieve results, develop coalitions, and drive system transformation.

• Passion for CMH’s values of Caring, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, and Respect.

• Straightforward, transparent communication style with a focus on accountability.

Key Accountabilities

The VPMA is responsible for several key accountabilities:

Clinical Program Direction:

• Providing overall direction to ensure all medical programs align with organizational goals.

• Implementing the clinical service growth plan.

Leadership Team Development:

• Fostering an effective leadership team and promoting collaboration within the organization.

• Role modeling CMH’s core values.

Performance Metrics Monitoring and Improvement:

• Regularly monitoring clinical performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

• Implementing clinical improvements to support improved performance and outcome

• Ensuring alignment among physicians across the organization to achieve strategic goals.

Financial Management:

• Participating in budgeting, resource allocation, and financial planning processes.

• Collaborating with financial leaders to ensure cost-effective delivery of care.

System Integration:

• Contributing effectively to system integration efforts within Cambridge North Dumfries Ontario Health Team.

• Working with other health organizations for coordinated healthcare delivery.

Year 1 Success Metrics

Upon completing the first year in this role, the VPMA will have contributed to several key success metrics:

• Successful implementation of a new EMR system.

• Development of a strong team of medical directors through effective recruitment and ongoing development.

• Enhanced accountability within the organization by establishing clear performance metrics and supporting improvements in care.

• Contribution to achieving strategic goals related to patient access, quality care, and operational excellence.

Conclusion

The VPMA position at CMH offers an opportunity for an experienced healthcare leader to make significant contributions to community health. By aligning clinical and administrative leadership roles with organizational priorities, the VPMA will play a pivotal role in shaping CMH’s future success. The ideal candidate must embody continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration while upholding CMH’s values of Caring, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, and Respect.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is seeking an individual who is passionate about making a difference in their community through excellence in healthcare leadership. If you are ready for this challenge and have the drive to make a positive impact, this opportunity is not one to be missed.

If you are seeking a rewarding leadership opportunity where you can shape a bright future and make a difference, please submit a covering letter and CV, in confidence to:

Stephanie Fitzgerald, Office of the President & CEO

Cambridge Memorial Hospital

700 Coronation Blvd, Cambridge, ON N1R 3G2

Tel: [phone] extension 2350

Fax: [phone]

Email c/o: [e-mail]

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.