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The Pictou County Community Health Centre is looking to fill the position of Executive Director
The Pictou County Community Health Centre is looking to fill the position of Executive Director.The PC-CHC is a newly established health service committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Their mission is to provide community-led, prevention focused, person-centred Primary Health Care to people in Pictou County.The ideal candidate is a proven and motivated leader with a passion for community health, equity and accessibility in health care.Interested parties can learn more about the position qualifications and responsibilities online at
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PICTOU COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Pictou County Community Health Centre (PC-CHC) is a not-for-profit health and wellness resource that serves, and is accountable to, the Pictou County community. Pictou County is situated on the North Shore of Nova Scotia, consisting of Pictou Landing First Nation, five towns surrounded by a large rural area, with a population of approximately 44,000 people. The PC-CHC is a newly established health service committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our mission is to provide community-led, prevention focused, person-centred Primary Health Care to people in Pictou County.
We are currently looking to fill the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that the PC-CHC consistently achieves its goals and financial objectives. A key role is to build bridges and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. This position has a significant level of autonomy and self-management requiring the successful applicant to be both resourceful and adaptable in juggling all of the needs of a start-up Health Centre.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
• Strategic leadership to build the relationships, processes, and organizational brand to establish the PC- CHC as an effective, responsive, and inclusive health service in Pictou County
• Leadership in all operations, human and financial resources, facilities, and programs of the organization in accordance with the organization’s strategic plan and accreditation requirements
• Ensure confidentiality and privacy of all health information by monitoring the development, maintenance and auditing of a comprehensive system of records for the CHC
• Preparation of budgets, preparing funding proposals and administering the funds of PC-CHC according to approved budgets
• Representing PC-CHC to the community, government agencies, various organizations and the media
· Human Resource Management of PC-CHC staff and assist in hiring
· Reporting regularly to the Board of Directors to ensure that the Board is informed of appropriate organization activities, opportunities, or concerns
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate would have the following skills:
• A proven organizational leader with a commitment to health and equity
• Experience that demonstrates a commitment to the values of the CHC
• A creative, strategic, and flexible thinker that understands the importance of relationships to success
• Ability to think big picture while also being attuned with the myriad of details and timelines of a start-up organization
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to deal with changing priorities
• Clear and confident interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communications
• Detail-focused and results-driven with the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to understand and connect with various community organizations and a range of stakeholders
Education & Experience:
• At least five years of experience in the health/social services and/or community development workforce
• Post-secondary education in health/human services, business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Management experience in the not for profit or public sector, preferably within healthcare or other social services environments
• Knowledge and application of social media and other information technology tools
• Willingness to be located within reasonable proximity of the Municipality of Pictou County would be considered a definite asset
Salary range: $78,000 – 82,000. This is an interim 1-year position with the possibility of renewal.
If you feel you are a good fit for this position, you may contact Anne Simmonds, Chair, PC-CHC at pictoucountychc@gmail.com for additional information, or send your resume and cover letter directly to pictoucountychc@gmail.com.
We will accept applications until Wednesday, January 31st, 2024.
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