Clinical Operations Manager, Anesthesiology, Regina

Job Description

The Clinical Operations Manager, Regina is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s health care goals. Reporting to the Area Department Lead Anesthesiology this position works closely with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and Health System Colleagues in the development and achievement of strategy by articulating gaps and needs. The Clinical Operations Manager supports strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction of same.

The Clinical Operations Manager demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Clinical Operations Manager Director must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Clinical Operations Manager will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

The primary purpose of the Clinical Operations Manager is to provide leadership necessary to ensure the seamless integration of the academic activities, quality improvement initiatives and clinical standards direction of the Division and that the appropriate operational standards are incorporated into the daily work performed within the Area Division.

The Clinical Operations Manager will work in partnership with the Area Division Administrative Structure and in consultation with members of the division, in all matters relating to the operational plan for the delivery of high quality clinical services consistent with the strategic needs of the area division, including workforce planning, development of patient value streams, and in keeping with the overall strategic plan for the SHA. The Clinical Operations Manager works in a team-based approach for care delivery.

While the Clinical Operations Manager is expected to engage in academic work and clinical service, the priority of the position is to effectively lead the division within the area and ensure that it discharges its responsibilities effectively. The Clinical Operations Manager is appointed to the medical/scientific staff of the SHA and holds an academic appointment in the College of Medicine. The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and support to the academic and clinical work undertaken by all faculty and physicians within the Department in support of the mandate of both the College of Medicine and the SHA including the delivery of undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate medical education programs, facilitation of research activities and provision of patient care.

The Clinical Operations Manager functions in a dynamic, complex and highly demanding environment that requires constant scanning for issues and challenges against multiple priorities and demands on limited resources. It requires demonstrated clinical competence, effective leadership skills, and an understanding of the academic and clinical priorities of the division within the scope of the Area Division.

Job Qualifications

• Licensed medical practitioner in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)
• Be a member of the medical staff of the SHA
• Hold an academic appointment in the College of Medicine
• Experience, at an operational level, as a leader who has worked in partnership with administrative leaders to develop innovative programs in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• 3+ years in a leadership position with progressive advancement
• Has knowledge of and experience in guiding health quality improvement processes and initiatives
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license

• Advanced education in Health Care Administration, Public Administration and/or Leadership Studies would be an asset, including Canadian Certified Physician Executive Credential for physicians.
• Additional training and/or education in leadership/management would be an asset.

Additional Information

For Information or to submit curriculum vitae, please contact:

Recruitment Team
Saskatchewan Health Authority – Regina Area
Phone: 306-766-0745 | Fax: 306-766-3459
Email: SHAPhysicianCareersRegina@saskhealthauthority.ca