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Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization operating at arm's length from government. Its sole mission is to manage the blood supply for Canadians. Created in 1998, it is the successor to the Canadian Red Cross Blood Program and the Canadian Blood Agency. Canadian Blood Services holds a unique place in the Canadian health care system. Canadians rely on it to provide blood products and alternatives which are safe, effective and consistent. Canadian Blood Services understands the need for commitment to quality in all that they do.

CBS is looking for a Project Manager for its new National Business Case. This National Business Case is a change management initiative that will standardize CBS’s clinic operations throughout its seven regions. Working closely with the Director of Clinic Operations, the Project Manager will plan, organize, implement and evaluate this four pronged initiative. Responsibilities will include identifying benefits and risks, defining deliverables, roles, communications, and developing and managing the project budget.

The ideal candidate will possess a post-secondary education, four years related experience with three years in project management, and experience with HR best practices. Committed to driving change, developing new structures and clear communication, you are analytical, a good problem solver and a team player. With these credentials you will thrive at Canadian Blood Services.

To apply for this opportunity, in confidence, connect to our online portal here. For further information, please contact Lorraine Manners at 416-366-1990.

Explore this unique opportunity with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to provide professional nursing care to inmates and staff at the Ontario Correctional Institute. Specific duties will include: providing assessment, implementation and evaluation of health-care treatment plans; completing thorough health histories for all inmates upon admission; assessing and monitoring the status of inmates’ health during their incarceration; referring specific concerns to senior nurses and/or physicians; administering medication and treatment regimes, as ordered by physicians; responding to medical emergencies; assessing and treating staff injuries/illnesses. This is a contract of up to 24 months, with possible extension. Location: 109 McLaughlin Rd. S., Brampton.

Qualifications: current registration as a registered nurse in Ontario; Ontario certificate of competence; thorough knowledge of nursing principles, and ability to apply them to adult offenders who may exhibit unpredictable behaviour; proven ability to deal with emergencies, and perform routines with minimal supervision; significant clinical nursing experience; sound knowledge of medical or psychiatric nursing procedures; current CPR certification; knowledge of infectious/communicable diseases; ability to work rotational shifts (12 or 8 hours in days/afternoons), including weekends and statutory holidays.

Please send your resume, quoting Job ID 4125, by Oct. 22, 2007, to: Karen Earhart, Staffing Assistant, Central Recruitment Unit, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, 150 Dufferin Ave., Ste. 704, London, ON N6A 5N6. Fax: 519-675-7779. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Do you love the idea of bringing your passion, vision and expertise to a role where you can really make a difference? An exciting opportunity awaits you as Manager, Health Services – Emergency located in Burnaby, the second largest community within the Fraser Health Authority.

Burnaby Hospital is a 291 bed, community hospital with 32 ER stretchers, and is known for its human touch approach and innovation in practice. The site offers Emergency triage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with 54,000 Emergency visits per year.

Reporting to the Director, Health Services, you are responsible for managing and providing leadership and consultative advice in clinical care, operational and administrative activities for Emergency. With a focus on quality patient care, you will ensure that service is delivered and implemented in a manner that support the goals, policies and vision of the Fraser Health Authority.

As the successful candidate you have an undergraduate degree in health sciences plus seven (7) years’ recent related experience, including two (2) years in a management role. You have current practicing registration with a professional discipline and/or are a member in good standing with a professional association.

Bring your expertise, passion to motivate, inspire, and lead others. Be the catalyst that will shape an environment for clinical and service excellence. We invite you to consider this exciting role where you can make that special difference, while enjoying the opportunity for continuous learning and growth in a dynamic environment.

For more information and to apply on line, please visit www.fraserhealth.ca and follow the link under Career Opportunities to Posting # 31225.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to oversee Bridgepoint Family Health Team’s operations including administration, financial management and personnel management activities. As well, you will establish and implement the day-to-day operational procedures, liaise with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term MOHLTC on administrative issues, preparation of reports on clinic operations, and the organization of community liaison activities. Responsibilities include:

Interested applicants are invited to forward their resume and cover letter in confidence to:

Human Resources
Bridgepoint Hospital
14 St. Matthews Road
Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2B5
fax: (416) 461-9972 or
e-mail: careers@bridgepointhealth.ca.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to apply your extensive policy, stakeholder consultation and relationship management experience with high-profile stakeholders? Then, look no further. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care wants your strategic advice, expertise, leadership and management to provide input into the development and communication of policies and standards related to acute and emergency care access and outcomes that contribute to overall strategic directions and priorities for Ontario’s health system. You will: provide technical support to senior management on policy development initiatives related to acute and emergency care access and outcomes; establish strong linkages in the development of provincial policy and standards; lead acute and emergency care access and outcomes policy project teams comprised of unit staff, internal and external stakeholders, and service providers; participate on policy forums and task forces to inform provincial policy development related to acute and emergency care access and outcomes that further the government’s agenda and the ministry’s stewardship role and its relationship with the Local Health Integration Networks. Location: Toronto.

Qualifications: good understanding of the government priorities and health-care agenda to develop policies/standards and provide advice and expertise to senior management related to the development of acute and emergency care policy and outcomes; extensive policy, stakeholder consultation and relationship management experience with high-profile stakeholders; demonstrated leadership, project management, analytical and problem-solving skills; strong negotiation and communication skills; strong political acuity with ability to deal with highly visible, complex and politically sensitive issues.

Please apply online at www.ejobs.gov.on.ca/moh/. Alternatively, you may send your resume, quoting Job ID 4231, by Oct. 29, 2007, to: Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Human Resources Branch, Executive Services, 56 Wellesley St. W., 2nd Fl., Toronto, ON M5S 2S3. E-mail: executive.services@ontario.ca. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Responsible for the stewardship of the health system in Ontario, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care requires your strategic, leadership and management skills to assure alignment between the work of the ministry and the health system strategy. In this challenging role, you will: oversee the development of tools and strategies to enable alignment, including scorecards for the health system and individual portfolios of investment, metrics, and impact evaluation methodologies; work to build partnerships within the health system strategy division, across the ministry and across the health system; lead a team of experts in the areas of performance measurement and scorecards, and program evaluation; provide advice and recommendations to senior management on achieving health system outcomes in accordance with the system strategy. Location: Toronto.

Qualifications: good understanding of the health-care system, and the policies, practices, legislation and strategic directions affecting the health sector; comprehensive knowledge of government priorities for the health system; sound knowledge of systems thinking to understand the interdependencies of the ministry and the health system; experience in strategy development and oversight; understanding of performance measurement concepts and applications; significant experience fostering relationships to effectively manage, negotiate and resolve complex, politically sensitive issues with impacts to a range of stakeholders; demonstrated leadership, project management, analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication skills.

Please apply online at www.ejobs.gov.on.ca/moh/. Alternatively, you may send your resume, quoting Job ID 4228, by Oct. 22, 2007, to: Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Human Resources Branch, Executive Services, 56 Wellesley St. W., 2nd Fl., Toronto, ON M5S 2S3. E-mail: executive.services@ontario.ca. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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ONTARIO AGENCY FOR HEALTH PROTECTION & PROMOTION - OAHPP

BUILD A WORLD CLASS AGENCY.

Founding Chief Executive Officer

A cornerstone responsibility of all governments is to safeguard its citizens by protecting them from the dangers of infectious diseases and environmental risks, and by also promoting good health practices and healthy public policies. To this end, the Government of Ontario has created the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion to:

provide scientific and technical advice;
develop and disseminate public health knowledge and research, and;
operate specialized public health laboratory services.

The Agency will be located in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility in one of North America’s preeminent innovation centres in Toronto.

For the founding CEO, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work in concert with the Agency Board to bring the vision to life. You will inspire a core team of leading research, laboratory and health experts ensuring they have the tools and resources for success. You will lead the Agency in partnerships with experts from a range of fields across the Province to enhance Ontario’s public health system, including the provision of field support when called upon by the Chief Medical Officer of Health in emergencies.

A proven health sector/public health leader, you have shown your ability to synthesize, communicate and influence. Experienced with start-ups and with leadership of a large organization, you have a reputation as a team builder and champion of innovation, with an ability to harness expertise. You have worked in research-intensive environments where you cultivated knowledge transfer. You have built relationships and negotiated with key decision makers in government and public healthcare organizations - key to the success of the Agency. Here is a unique opportunity to link talented people with new processes to create a healthier Ontario.

To explore this opportunity further, please contact Paul Stanley or Tanya Todorovic in our Toronto office at (416) 366-1990 or through email at mireille.macia@rayberndtson.ca Please note that deliberations regarding this search will begin at the end of October.

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CANADIAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVES (CCHSE) President & Chief Executive Officer
Founded in 1970, the Canadian College of Health Service Executives (CCHSE) is a national, non-profit, professional association dedicated to developing, promoting, advancing and recognizing excellence in health leadership. Our 3,000 individual and 75 corporate members work in all health sectors across the country. We offer a wide range of services including a competency-based certification program, a forum for the exchange of information and best practices, a career network, and an extensive national program of professional development resources and opportunities. We also publish the only peer-reviewed journal that covers issues related to advances in health services management, theory and practice in a Canadian context. Our contribution to the health system and, ultimately to the health of Canadians, is through the leadership excellence of our members. VISION Our vision is to be the professional association of choice for Canada’s health leaders. MISSION Our mission is to develop, promote, advance and recognize excellence in health leadership. VALUES EXCELLENCE COMMITMENT INTEGRITY LIFE-LONG LEARNING COLLABORATION ACCOUNTABILITY PUBLIC SERVICE Learn more about CCHSE at www.cchse.org.	Reporting to the Board of Directors the President & CEO is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization including developing and implementing plans and initiatives that support and advance the mission, vision, values, strategic directions and governance policies established by the Board. The President and CEO, together with the Chair, serve as principal spokespersons and representatives of the College to external stakeholders. A key objective of this position is to enhance the role of the CCHSE as an advocate for advancing the quality and effectiveness of health services leadership in Canada. *Specific responsibilities will include:* Participate actively with the Board of Directors and its Committees in the development of strategic plans, priorities, and operating objectives. Develop action plans for implementation of strategic initiatives. Work proactively and directly with Chapter Chairs and Executives to ensure membership needs are identified and addressed. Ensure effective financial management of the organization. Direct the leadership team in developing and implementing operational and functional programs, policies, and plans. Serve as lead ambassador and advocate of the College to full range of stakeholder groups – establish a strong profile for the College across the health and related sectors. *Candidate Qualifications:* Master’s degree or equivalent in a leadership discipline. Extensive experience (8+ years) in a leadership role in professional service organizations, academia, associations, government, or health care; membership building and sustaining, advocacy, building relationships and alliances, government relations and liaison. Eligible for membership in the College and CHE designation If you have an interest in exploring this dynamic leadership opportunity, please contact Jack Penaligon, Partner, or Debbi Ragogna, Consultant at Knightsbridge Executive Search. Jack can be reached by email at jpenaligon@knightsbridge.ca and Debbi at dragogna@knightsbridge.ca. We appreciate your interest & will contact you if a meeting is required.
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Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto

Assistant, Associate Professor (Tenure Stream)

The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, is seeking applicants for a tenure-stream position at the level of assistant/associate professor in the area of pharma?coepidemiology or pharmaceutical outcomes research. Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree and have demonstrated research expertise in an applied field of health outcomes research such as the epidemiology of pharmaceutical use, clinical epide?miology, drug utilization, the sociology of drug use, applied biostatistics or a similar quantitative field.

The successful candidate will teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, establish an independent, externally funded research program, and supervise graduate students. We are particularly interested in recruiting individuals whose research focuses on one or more of the following areas: outcomes research, determinants and/or outcomes of the use of pharmaceuticals at a population level, patient-reported outcomes, and the development of data synthesis methodologies such as meta-analysis. However, qualified applicants with other research interests are encouraged to apply.

We encourage applications from individuals who are excited about working in a multi-disciplinary environment. The successful candidate will join a team of faculty members in the Social and Administrative Pharmacy Division who have research interests in the sociology of health, patient decision making, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy services/program evaluation, pharmaceutical policy, and complementary/alternative medicine. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with other researchers within the University.

Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae, an outline of a proposed research plan, indicating the relevance of the research to pharmaceutical epidemiology, a statement of their teaching philosophy, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Chair, Search Committee, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, 144 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3M2; Applications by email are strongly encouraged. Address them to phmsearch@utoronto.ca; please use Microsoft Word (doc) or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. We will begin to consider applications 1 November 2007.

The University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. We offer opportunities to work in many collaborative programs, including Aboriginal, Canadian, environmental, ethno-cultural, sexual diversity, gender and women's studies. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in on of the most diverse cities in the world.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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B.C. HEALTH EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Executive Director

The BC Health Education Foundation (BCHEF) was established in March 2006 as a not for profit society. Its purpose is to fund enhanced education activities for the British Columbia health care sector. As it enters its second year of operation, the BCHEF is looking for an experienced, creative, part-time Executive Director to help bring the Board’s strategic vision of the organization to life.

Your initial role will be to develop an operational/implementation plan recommending how the organization can achieve its vision. Consultations with key stakeholders throughout BC will be required in this initial phase. Viewing the health care system strategically, the plan should address investment decisions based on effective, evidence-informed criteria. The plan should also incorporate implementation steps and recommendations for staffing, financial and communication requirements.

During this transition phase, the current BCHEF administrator will continue to work with the Board on day-to-day issues of operational and financial management, grant program administration and Board meeting arrangements.

It is expected that the successful applicant will have extensive experience in health education as well as leadership experience working with a Board of Directors. The BCHEF Executive Director will be creative, innovative and entrepreneurial and have proven experience in building collaborative relationships. The ability to translate a strategic vision into a successful business plan will be essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to complete the operational/implementation plan for the organization within three months and begin the process of implementation after that time. This will be a part-time, contract position for an agreed term. The precise time requirements and remuneration are negotiable.

If the challenge of helping BCHEF move forward to its desired vision appeals to you please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to:

BCHEF Executive Director Search
7228 Highcrest Terrace
Saanichton, BC V8M 1W5
Tel: 250-652-6384
Fax: 250-652-6385
Email: ilonarule@telus.net

For more information contact Ilona Rule, BCHEF Administrator at the tel/email noted above.

Deadline for applications: Friday, November 2, 2007

Unit Manager
Regular Full Time
Cardiac Cath Lab/DIRR & Outpatient Cardiology Clinics
Royal Alexandra Hospital

The Unit Manager is accountable for the effective management of Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Diagnostic Imaging Recovery Room, which includes the management of human, material and financial resources. The Unit Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and ensuring quality patient care is provided. The essential components of the Unit Manager position are clinical, administration, education and research. An essential component in this leadership role is effective communication skills in interactions with the Patient Care Coordinators, Utilization Managers, Physicians, staff and other department representatives.

A baccalaureate degree in Nursing, current registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), and five years management/leadership experience are required. A Master’s in Nursing is preferred. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage, delegate, prioritize work effectively, lead teams, promote collaboration, identify and implement change and will have the ability to be creative and innovative. A combination of experience and education may be considered.

Applications should be submitted by 2400 hours on the closing date, quoting competition number SV-85065-RA to: Human Resources, Royal Alexandra Hospital, 10240 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3V9; or Fax (780) 735-4960, or apply on-line; www.capitalhealth.ca.

Founded in 1983, POGO is a consortium of the major providers of care to children with cancer and, since 1995, the official advisor to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care on childhood cancer care and control. Its mandate is to ensure that all of the province’s children with cancer have equal access to state-of-the-art diagnosis, treatment and required ancillary services and have the greatest prospects for survival with an optimal quality of life. POGO maintains a unique, standardized, population-based data holding on pediatric cancer in Ontario, is a 45.1 entity under Ontario’s privacy legislation (PHIPA) and can collect, use and disclose personal health information for designated purposes, greatly expanding its range of cancer control research

POGO currently seeks a full-time Scientist as a member of a multidisciplinary health services research team. Reporting directly to the Medical Director, the incumbent will provide leadership in epidemiology and health services research, lead projects and research-related initiatives with policy and health services implications, analyze and evaluate pediatric cancer data, and conduct epidemiologic surveillance activities. This Scientist will contribute to the knowledge base of pediatric oncology by publishing and presenting research findings and generating independent or team-based grant funding.

For more information on POGO, please visit the POGO website at www.pogo.ca or contact Madeline Riehl at (416) 592-1232 ext. 234. If you possess the above qualifications, please forward your resume to mriehl@pogo.ca by October 10, 2007.

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