The Area Department Lead is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province's health care goals. Reporting to the Area Chief of Staff and supporting the work of the respective Physician Executive/Vice-President and the Provincial Department Head, Public Health and Preventative Medicine, this position works closely with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Health System Colleagues in the development and achievement of strategy by articulating gaps and needs. The Area Department Lead supports strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction of same.The primary purpose of the Area Department Lead is to provide leadership necessary to ensure the seamless integration of the quality improvement initiatives, clinical standards direction of the provincial department, academic activities and that the appropriate operational standards are incorporated into the daily work performed within the Area.
The Area Department Lead provides support to the Area Chief of Staff in matters related to credentialing, privileging and management of practitioner staff reviews according to Provincial Bylaws. The Area Department Lead provides support to the Provincial Department Head, Public Health and Preventative Medicine, to fulfill the provincial mission and responsibilities of the Department as a whole.The Area Department Lead will work in partnership with the Area Administrative Structure and in consultation with members of the department, in all matters relating to the operational plan for the delivery of high quality clinical services consistent with the strategic needs of the area, including workforce planning, development of structures in support of development of patient value streams, and in keeping with the overall strategic plan for the SHA.

With the Provincial Department Head, Public Health and Preventative Medicine, and in concert with the College of Medicine, the Area Department Lead will ensure that the academic mandate of the College of Medicine for teaching and research is supported within the Area.

Specialty Type: Physician Leadership

Qualifications:

Licensed medical practitioner in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan

Preference will be given to candidates who hold certification or are eligible for certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, or with an equivalent level of training and expirence

Canadian Certified Physician Executive Credential would be an asset

Advanced education in Health Care Administration, Public Administration and/or Leadership Studies would be an asset

Participation in the Canadian Medical Association’s Physician Leadership Institute would be an asset

Additional training and/or education in leadership/management would be an asset

Experience, at an operational level, as a medical leader who has worked in partnership with administrative leaders to develop and lead innovative planning and programs in a complex, multi- stakeholder environment

7+ years in a leadership position with progressive advancement

Has knowledge of and experience in guiding health quality improvement processes and initiatives

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Travel within the province of Saskatchewan is required.

Additional Information:

The start date for this position is February 1, 2027
 
HOW TO APPLY

External Applicants
Please create a profile through Health Careers Saskatchewan - Create a Profile and attach your CV and cover letter.

Internal Applicants
If you currently hold an appointment and privileges with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, please submit your CV and cover letter to ***@saskhealthauthority.ca (🔒 Premium).