Location: Charlottetown, PE.
Health PEI, Prince Edward Island’s single health authority, is responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services across the province. Health PEI oversees a diverse continuum of health services provided through its hospitals, primary care network, public long-term care nursing facilities, and community-based programs and services. Highly committed to ensuring the ongoing delivery of safe and quality health care, Health PEI’s vision is to ensure healthy teams, healthy people and healthy island communities.
It is a dynamic time of growth and transformation for Health PEI epitomized by the adoption of a new and innovative Physician Services Agreement, the establishment of the University of Prince Edward Island’s new Faculty of Medicine, and in the exciting changes being made to the provision of team based primary care through Health PEI’s patient medical homes. It is within this exciting context that Health PEI is seeking its next Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
Reporting to Health PEI’s Chief Executive Officer, the CMO is the most senior medical leader in Health PEI, accountable for any matters arising from the organization or operation of the Medical Staff of Health PEI. The CMO provides strategic leadership in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the Medical Affairs Office while establishing and implementing the processes for Medical Staff member appointments and the granting of privileges to physicians. The CMO is a key advisor to the CEO and Health PEI’s Executive Leadership, advocating for and maintaining appropriate measures to ensure the quality and safety of services provided by all Medical Staff members.
As an ideal candidate, you bring demonstrable experience in progressive leadership roles acquired in large and complex healthcare environments. Your experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of best practice, quality and safety initiatives is complimented by strong medical and administrative leadership capability. Previous experience in an academic and/or in a rural health setting is an asset. A collaborator who can translate vision to action, you deeply value engagement and bring proven ability in influencing culture and driving results through your outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills. You are a credible, respected and transparent physician leader with extensive experience facilitating successful change and evolution in the provision of inclusive, innovative and person-centered care delivery. The CMO must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island.
Play a key role in healthcare delivery and discover why PEI is one of the best places to live and work in Canada. To apply for this position, please visit: boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2667.
Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help Health PEI deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for patients when its employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. Health PEI encourages underrepresented groups to join its team, be yourself, and help Health PEI achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
