OVERVIEW
The Director, Maternal Newborn & Child (MNC), under the leadership of the Vice President (Programs), and in collaboration with the Medical Directors and Chiefs (Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Midwifery, and Paediatrics), is accountable for the clinical, technical, educational, human resource, financial, and other activities associated with the functioning of the Department of MNC and the overall quality of care and services provided. The Director is responsible for developing and promoting the program's vision, goals and objectives in alignment with the hospital's mission, vision, and overall strategic plan. The Director ensures excellence in patient care and service delivery to a patient population through continuous quality improvement processes that include planning, quality monitoring, and risk avoidance.
EDUCATION
- Masters’ Degree in relevant profession required (or evidence of working towards a Masters’ Degree which will be completed within two years of appointment to the position).
- Current registration with professional college/association if applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of five (5) years recent relevant management experience in related field required.
- Demonstrated ability to establish team-based approach to decision-making and to move decision-making to the point of service.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of process re-design and continuous quality improvement techniques required.
- Self-directed, courageous and highly motivated with the ability to influence and achieve outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to lead coach and motivate others in practice innovation.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare, monitor, analyze and evaluate operational and capital budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate the vision of a community teaching hospital and the Maternal/ Newborn/Child program.
- Demonstrated behaviours that support MGH core values of Compassion, Integrity, Courage and
Accountability is required.
- Proven success in business development and growth and able to manage competing demands in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to establish trusting and meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication (oral & written) skills required.
- In collaboration with the Medical Directors, be responsible for the accountabilities reflected in the MGH Accountability Framework.
- Exceptional conflict management and negotiation skills with the ability to utilize emotional intelligence to demonstrate sensitivity and compassion in emotionally charged situations.
- Computer proficiency in administrative programs and clinical programs required.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staf fsafety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
