Click here as an internal applicant. Req ID: Location: WesternZone, South Shore Regional Hospital Department: MED WZ Medical Affairs Lead Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT( 100) x 1 Management/Non UnionP osition Posting Closing Date: 13:Jul:25 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community:based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high:quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work:life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. About the Opportunity Reporting to the Senior Director of Medical Affairs, Medical Affairs Leader positions are based in each zone across Nova Scotia Health (with the exception of Central). This position will act as a senior resource providing zone:based leadership and oversight in the provision of coordinated and integrated medical staff and operational matters. This role will serve as the key contact between zone and provincial medical affairs teams. It will also will indirectly report to the zone co:leadership model of Zone Medical Executive Director and VP of Zone Operations. It will also support the Zone Medical Leads and Zone Department heads and work closely with the zone based physician recruitment and other operational leaders. The Medical Affairs Leader demonstrates the ability to understand the needs of the medical affairs and makes recommendations for action plans to address issues. The role fosters innovation throughout the organization by contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: :Graduate degree in administration (MHA/MPA/or MBA) :Minimum 3 years of recent and relevant administrative leadership experience with progressive accountabilities; preferably within a healthcare environment :Demonstrated excellent organizational and leadership skills with the ability to independently lead projects and/or initiatives :Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders :Evidence:based collaborative problem solving of complex multifaceted issues within the context of provincial policies and procedures :Critical thinking and analytical problem solving :Expertise in leading complex change :Strong presentation and public speaking skills that are responsive to audience needs :Demonstrated advanced communications skills/positive energetic public persona :Cultural competence :Collaboration, negotiation and persuasion skills are paramount as this role requires the engagement of physicians and other internal/external stakeholders :Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks :Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours :Permanent, Full:time position, 75 hrs bi: