Saint John Chief of Medical Physics (PI3M) (N-B) PCN 1251190

This is the life-changing opportunity you've been looking for.

Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Chief of Medical Physics to join our team!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a Chief of Medical Physics.

Why you should work here

Working for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.

This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Who you are

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Oncology Program Administrative Director, Saint John Regional Hospital the successful applicant will provide strategic and operational leadership for Medical Physics, as well as directing the associated research and educational mandates of the team. Leading a diverse team of professional and technical staff the position is responsible for managing all resources required to maintain services and integrating research and academic programs within the clinical service program. Direct reports include highly functioning professionals whose primary focus is direct patient care and require an operational leader that supports a team centered and accountable approach to practice with a focus on key performance indicators and quality of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Medical Physics.
• Membership in the College of Physicists in Medicine (MCCPM) or a Fellow (preferred) of the Canadian College of Physicists (FCCPM) designations or the equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years of health care and Medical Physics leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical medical physics, excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to take responsibility for critical clinical decisions.
• Experience in project management, change management and process improvement.
• Evidence of academic productivity and leadership in the area of Medical Physics in the form of peer reviewed grants, publications.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Leadership and mentorship experience in people management with a team of direct reports.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Bilingual in both official languages is considered an asset.
• Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
• Commitment in building teams towards a common purpose.
• Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within a large, diverse organization.
• Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst, and build relationships with foundations, committees, and other partners.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of conflict resolution strategies.
• Effective communicator with strong organizational skills.
• Patient and Family focused with a commitment to providing high-quality services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues.
• Ability to continually analyze effectiveness of strategies and implement quality and process improvements.
• Demonstrates respect for culture, diversity, and inclusion.
• Able to demonstrate competence in the development of new programs and services to meet the needs of the population.

Preferred Qualifications

FCCPM or equivalent designation. A minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare/academic oncology environment including leadership of organizations of significant size, complexity, and diversity

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Manager is responsible for all operational needs of the Medical Physics department and team ensuring high quality patient care and access.
• The Manager must anticipate challenges, healthcare trends and increasing demands for services while developing an agile strategy capable of maintaining and enhancing patient care today and into the future.
• This leadership role is accountable for the oversight, development and integration of programs that support a comprehensive medical physics team within clinical operations.

Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level.

Interested? Apply Today!

To learn more, visit MyHorizonCareer.ca/management-business-professionals/

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.