Primary Health Care Manager

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a strategic, skilled, dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Primary Health Care Manager. The ideal candidate will be able to navigate a complex and changing environment while keeping a focus on established priorities. Plan and evaluate overall operations and programming for Health Centres. Overall responsibility for budget and allocation of resources to respond to Health Centres' needs/ population served. Work with designated lead at each Centre to ensure appropriate staffing. Sit on the Community Advisory Committee (or as delegate). Is responsible for issues related to staff: e.g Attendance Management and/or progressive disciplinary processes. Ensure clinical practice guidelines, nursing standards, and community standards are met. Collaborates with providers and staff at community health centres to ensure access to appropriate provider is timely (based on Third Next Available reports, roster size and patient visit/provider. Facilitates collaborative approaches within interdisciplinary team as to provide comprehensive care. Supports mental health population health and chronic disease prevention management practices within the teams. Identify new services requirements and deficiencies in current services and will work with Primary Health care Coordinator, Community Advisory Committees, and others to develop implementations plans. Participates in recruitment including job postings, interviews, and orientation. Accepts requests for education and approves based on Horizon policy. Reports activities of all Health Centres monthly to Director in regard to current status and future plans. Completes Performance Appraisals for staff annually. Works with Medical Liaison(s) and Clinical Department Head of Family Medicine to ensure open communication between medical staff and Horizon. Maintains good knowledge of community resources in order to better meet client needs. Will work with Primary Health Care Access Coordinator and other programs such as Mental Health and Addictions to ensure integration of resources and programming to respond to identified needs of community. Conduct team meetings for direction and support. Serves on Community Health Centres Needs Assessment work groups, as appropriate. Manager is responsible to support the Nurse Practitioners of this area.

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.