Senior leader wanted to take us forward
Help us lift our capability in Quality and Performance
Do you have a passion for improving patient safety and experience of care?
Flexible location
Better Health, Better Lives, Whanau OraIf this means something to you we are looking for a credible senior leader to join us on our mission to drive and lead best practice in quality and performance improvement for our patients and people. The time is right to join us as we continue to challenge ourselves to be better, and we need you!
About the opportunity
This key leadership role will provide leadership and direction to a team focused on driving and facilitating clinical excellence and improvement activities within the Southern DHB. Supporting our Executive Director Quality and Clinical Governance Solutions you will develop and implement strategy and be accountable for the implementation of performance improvement initiatives that drive and foster improvement and innovation. There's lots to get your teeth into and you'll be given ample scope to truly make the role your own and have real measurable impact.
This role can be based in Dunedin or Invercargill and for the right person, could be based in the Lakes District. Travel will be a requirement for this role however as it is a District-wide role.
Our ideal candidate?
To succeed in this role you will need to bring demonstrated team leadership experience in a dynamic complex organisation. As well as broad and deep knowledge and commitment to quality and performance improvement you will be a credible operator with some scar tissue and experience to share. With a toolkit of quality improvement methodologies at your disposal, you also bring the strategic agility and critical thinking to quickly get to the crux of issues, and you are known for your ability to problem solve and drive for results. Your interpersonal skills are second to none, and you know how to get things done in a complex organization, building excellent professional working relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders quickly along the way.
Some exposure to the health sector might be useful, but won't be essential in this role for a candidate with the right aptitude.
About the Southern DHB
The Southern DHB has the largest regional coverage of all the New Zealand health boards, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities across a huge geographical area. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. Our customers - patients, staff and communities - are at the forefront of everything we do.
About our locations
The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education, affordable housing and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art - there's literally something for everyone. Check out https://southernhealthcareers.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.
Closing date: Sunday, 29 September 2019.
For further information please contact Jo Schmelz, Recruitment Manager, Phone: (03) 470 9603 or Email: **********
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: www.southerndhb.govt.nz/careers/
