HEALTH SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR (HSA), MACKENZIE

Position Summary

Are you a visionary healthcare leader ready to make a meaningful impact? Northern Health is seeking a dynamic Health Service Administrator (HSA) to lead the planning, integration, and delivery of high-quality health programs and services in Mackenzie, aligning with strategic priorities across the Northern Interior region.

The Health Service Administrator (HSA) provides leadership in the planning, integration, delivery and evaluation of programs and services for Mackenzie. The HSA ensures that quality care is provided and that the strategic goals and objectives of Northern Health, Health Service Delivery Area (HSDA) and Community Business Plans are achieved. The incumbent participates as a key member of the Senior Management Team of the Northern Interior (NI) HSDA to build and implement operational plans to achieve strategic priorities.

Starting salary will be approximately from $128,298 to $160,372 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Mackenzie & District Hospital and Health Centre is a well-integrated facility creating a cohesive care team. It has 5 Acute Care beds and 4 Long-term care beds and provides the following services:
• Emergency
• Medical Imaging
• Mental Health and Addictions
• Home and Community Care
• Medical Clinic

The District of Mackenzie is a recreational and industrial hub of the North. Located on the southern end of Williston Lake, the largest man-made reservoir, Mackenzie has a population of approximately 3,700 people. Mackenzie is a spirited and balanced community, rich in history with an eye for the future. The main industries are forestry and mining. Mackenzie has one elementary school, one secondary school, and a College of New Caledonia campus. Mackenzie is approximately 50 km away from Powder King Mountain Ski Resort. Powder King is Ranked #4 in all of North America for snow quality and total snowfall during an average season. Check out Mackenzie for information on this family friendly community.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• A Masters Degree in a Health Administration or a related discipline;
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in progressively senior health care administration roles.

Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the operations of acute care hospitals and health centers, including an understanding of the interrelationships between the various professional/non-professional staff within the facilities.
• Knowledge of community and long-term care operations, including an understanding of the interrelationships between the various professional/non-professional staff within the facilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to deal with all levels in the organization as well as various external groups.
• Leadership, planning and problem solving skills.
• Facilitation, negotiation and mediation skills.
• Commitment to a team-based collaborative approach to management and an interprofessional team based approach to care and service delivery.
• Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to create and support innovation and manage and implement change.
• Strong budget and finance skills.
• Understanding of the application of continuous quality improvement principles and practices and skilled at providing leadership to complex change.
• Knowledge of current health care issues and trends.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.