Director - Physician Extenders

 Req ID: 205648
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII 
Department: MED Sr Dir Medical Affairs
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 11-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 there's 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 you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Director, Medical Affairs, the Director will lead and oversee the strategic development, implementation and operational management of the Physician Extender Programs within Nova Scotia Health. This position will work with the MD Lead for Physician Extenders. This role ensures that the Physician Extenders, including Associate Physicians (APs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) and other Physician Extenders are integrated effectively into clinical program areas to enhance patient care delivery, improve system efficiency and optimize resource utilization.

To be successful the Director is required to build strong productive relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside the organization. These include the Zone Medical Directors, Department and division heads, members of the medical affairs portfolio, Physicians, Senior Directors, Networks/Programs, Directors and Coordinators as well staff at the Department of Health and Wellness, Nova Scotia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dalhousie University’s Master of Physician Assistant program, and Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA). 

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

•    Minimum 5 years progressive leadership and management experience and success in health system management required
•    Master’s degree in a health management or leadership discipline or equivalent 
•    Advanced training in Strategic Planning, conflict resolution and financial management considered an asset
•    In depth knowledge and understanding of the Nova Scotia Health Authority and Health Care organizational structure.
•    Demonstrated experience working with highly confidential and/or sensitive personal and organizational information while maintaining a high degree of professionalism
•    Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving skills, decision-making skills and self-directed.
•    Ability to lead and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
•    Excellent collaboration, written and verbal communication skills.
•    Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
•    The ability to multi-task, plan and prioritize detail-oriented work in accordance with changing deadlines.
•    Ability to foster and promote excellent relationships and enhance inter-portfolio communication.
•    An understanding of working in a diverse culture.

•    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-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$54.99 - $68.74 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.