Job Openings Manager - Interprofessional Primary Care Manager

About the job Manager - Interprofessional Primary Care Manager

Position: Manager Interprofessional Primary Care

  • Type: Full-Time, Permanent (35 hrs/week)
  • Work Location: Community-based across multiple program sites; some travel required
  • Schedule: Flexibility Required: evenings and weekends may be needed.
  • Reports To: Director Community Health Teams

Role Purpose:
The Manager of Interprofessional Primary Care leads and supports a collaborative, interprofessional team in delivering comprehensive community-based health services, including primary care, hospice palliative care, health promotion, and sexual assault/domestic violence programs. This role focuses on operational excellence, program development, and high-quality, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Interprofessional Care

  • Champion integrated, evidence-based primary care and person/family-centred approaches.
  • Lead interprofessional teams, drive organizational change, and expand primary care services across partner sites.
  • Collaborate with the Director to evaluate program outcomes and identify opportunities for new programs, service improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Team Development & Orientation

  • Supervise, mentor, and support professional development of staff, students, and volunteers.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, standards of practice, and interprofessional team guidelines.
  • Participate in task forces, committees, and interprofessional initiatives.

Operational & Administrative Management

  • Support implementation of team work plans and accreditation standards.
  • Oversee scheduling, on-call rotations, and workflow redesign for efficiency.
  • Lead investigation and resolution of client complaints.

Budget & Planning

  • Monitor budgets, perform variance analysis, and forecast financial needs.
  • Develop and evaluate annual operational plans aligned with strategic goals.
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure program sustainability.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Undergraduate degree in Health Sciences or related field; Masters preferred.
  • Clinical leadership experience is beneficial.
  • 3-5 years managing interprofessional, culturally diverse health teams.
  • Experience in staff supervision, HR planning, recruitment, and community health program management.

Skills & Attributes:

  • Clinical leadership, strategic thinking, strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to integrated care and social determinants of health.
  • Ability to foster collaboration, high morale, and team growth.
  • Proficiency with EMRs (PSS) and computer applications.
  • Valid Ontario drivers license and access to a vehicle.

Working Conditions:

  • Evenings/weekends as needed, and travel across program sites.
  • Remuneration: Commensurate with experience.