Clinical Manager, Quality, Innovation, Research and Training, MHA

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of the Mental Health and Addictions program, the Manager, Quality, Innovation, Research and Training is responsible for the oversight and operations of a Learning Health System (LHS) that integrates scientific information, quality improvement, informatics, research, evaluation, and training. The manager will work in a co-leadership capacity with key leaders who have specialized expertise and provide oversight and support to various teams within the Learning Health System portfolio to drive innovation and continuous improvement, with best practices seamlessly embedded in the delivery of care.  The manager will ensure collaboration and partnership with Mental Health and Addictions leadership in the development, management of assigned strategic planning, change and improvement initiatives established throughout the Mental Health and Addictions program.

Major responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to human resource management, fiscal management, professional/staff development, leadership, quality service delivery and program service development.  The manager will complete quarterly variance reports and other reports, as required; managing attendance; managing day to day operational expenditures, including coordination of capital expenditure, auxiliary amenities, and supply purchases; participating in the development of the service plan for the Learning Health System. Essential components of this position include a high degree of evidence-based decision-making, creativity, interpersonal skills, self-direction, initiative, critical thinking, professional development and informational roles to perform a wide variety of technical, human, conceptual, leadership and financial management functions and behaviors.  As a leader, mentor team members by supporting, role modeling and coaching in an effective manner; ensuring completion of all aspects of performance management; collaborating with physicians, physician leaders, advanced practice leaders, clinical team leaders and support staff to advance the key priorities identified in the Mental Health and Addictions Strategic Plan and the Learning Health Systems goals and objectives. 

Hours of Work

Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week). Flexible work hours required at times.

Your Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related field required.
• Current registration with the appropriate licensing body of Nova Scotia required.
• Master’s Degree in a health-related field required. (In progress will be considered)
• Minimum five (5) years in a clinical role plus two (2) years related management/leadership experience.
• Previous experience in a complex healthcare organization preferred.
• Experience in coaching, developing and leading high-performance teams with a strong track record of continuous improvement and measurable outcomes required. 
• Knowledgeable in the concepts of program-based care and patient/family centered care required.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership and team building skills required.
• Demonstrated excellent communication (written and oral) and organizational skills required.
• Must be proactive, problem solution focused, analytical and innovative.
• Strong critical thinking, judgement and decision-making skills are required.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
• Champions a workplace that embraces diversity and encourages teamwork. 
• Excellent time management, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and sustain internal / external partnerships. 
• Competency in other languages an asset.