Director, Clinical Service Contract Negotiations

Victoria, BC
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Close DateMar. 4 2026LocationRoyal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0800-1600Days OffWeekend/StatsVacancy TypeRegular FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$59.79 - $85.95Paid FTE1.0Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75Planned Start DateMar. 9 2026Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)NoJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Executive Director (ED) of Medical and Academic Affairs (MAA), the Director, Clinical Service Contract Negotiations leads a coordinated approach to the negotiation of clinical service contracts across the health authority and provides expert advice to stakeholders, including operational and corporate partners, on sustainable and cost-effective service models. The Director works with provincial partners, including representatives from other Health Authorities, the Ministry of Health (MoH), and the Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC), to define contract negotiation parameters, and ensure that Island Health negotiation practices are aligned to acceptable provincial standards. The Director develops, implements, and evaluates processes for the planning and coordination of clinical service contracts, and works closely with leadership across MAA and clinical service areas to assign resources to support negotiation activities.The Director demonstrates exceptional communication skills to build strong working relationships with provincial partners; earn the confidence of senior health authority leadership; establish trust with physician groups; and influence provincial conversations. This position is intensely complex due to the influence of external factors such as the current political climate, the role of the Doctors of BC (DoBC), the MoH, and the influence of the Physician Master Agreement (PMA).QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceA level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in business, health service administration, conflict analysis, or economics with seven (7) years of recent related experience at a senior level working within a complex public or private sector environment, and experience in contract negotiation. Healthcare background desirable.Skills And Abilities

Demonstrated experience in negotiating complex contracts, preferable within the public sector environment
Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and leadership skills, and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to make decisions, work well under pressure and meet deadlines in an environment subject to changing priorities
Demonstrated analytical problem solving skills to develop strategic, progressive, creative and innovative solutions with a focus on improving the sustainability and cost effectiveness of clinical service delivery
General knowledge of Physician Compensation payment models, available provincial funding sources and competitive processes for obtaining increased funding, and PMA contract language.
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill at implementing change management in a complex environment that is consistent with the vision, purpose and operating principles of the health authority.
Demonstrated ability to assess complex information and situations, determine the impact, recommend solutions and implement change
Demonstrated ability to ask critical questions, champion initiatives, and lead issue resolution where the individual may not be the subject area expert.
Ability to create a shared vision and commitment to that vision by employing consensus building frameworks and concepts.

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