Executive Vice President, Academic & Chief Medical Executive

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At Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), you are joining an organization whose core purpose is to help ensure the health of the people of Ontario and the region we serve. Our workforce of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers share a single-minded focus on providing the “Best Care For All." Joining HHS, you become part of a world-renowned team of leaders, health professionals and researchers working together to make significant advancements in patient care.

Hamilton Health Sciences presents outstanding opportunities to advance the future of healthcare, have a positive impact on patients and families, and for the enhancement of your knowledge and skills.

Executive Vice President, Academic & Chief Medical Officer

The Executive Vice President, Academic & Chief Medical Executive (EVP & CME) will bring passion and transformative leadership to help shape an organizational culture that aligns with HHS’ bold new strategy (for release in 2025). Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the EVP & CME is accountable for operational medical leadership, professionalism and performance of credentialed staff, medical education, academic relations and quality & performance at HHS.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the EVP & CME’s leadership is integral to HHS being able to deliver on its strategic aims. This requires a strong appreciation for transformation of the healthcare system and the ability to strategically lead complex professional staff teams in collaboration with operational executive leadership. The EVP & CME works collaboratively with numerous internal and external physicians, as well as regional and academic system partners.

The EVP & CME demonstrates commitment, both in words and actions, to building a health system that creates health equity and is attentive to the unique needs of each person served. They bring expertise and passion for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion as a strategic priority of the organization.

The EVP & CME strives to continuously strengthen the organizational culture and quality of care provided at HHS, and to advance the academic and research missions of the hospital, elevating the organization’s contributions to health system planning and performance locally, regionally and within Ontario. A respected clinician and senior medical leader, the EVP & CME will have a demonstrated history of personal integrity and collaboration, working to foster a culture of quality patient care and safety.

The successful candidate will be a leader in the fields of innovation and health care transformation with a track record of accomplishment in pursuit of operational excellence and value-oriented hospital performance.

The EVP & CME represents HHS at local provincial and national forums as aligned to their areas of accountability. They are able to act as the CEO’s delegate wherever required. They must maintain a strong, collaborative working relationship with senior leaders of the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Burlington and Brant region (HNHBB), the McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Mohawk College, as well as HHS’ hospital and community partners, peer organizations and sector associations.

The EVP & CME works with other senior clinical and administrative leaders to ensure effective communication and integration of medical, clinical and administrative operations. They actively support the integration of Research, Knowledge Translation, Innovation and Quality into the fabric of HHS, seeking out and promoting any opportunities to improve equitable healthcare outcomes.

The EVP & CME is responsible for the planning, coordination, and oversight of clinical education for medical learners, including undergraduate and…