Health Service Lead - Primary Health Care

 Req ID: 204204
Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre 
Department: Primary Health Care
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position 
Posting Closing Date: 28-Jul-25

This is a re-posted position. Current applicants are not required to re-apply. 

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Health Services Lead, Primary Health Care is a member of the Primary Health Care leadership team and is responsible for advancing priorities of the portfolio via supporting the ongoing development and implementation of assigned Primary Health Care, Wellness, Chronic Disease Management, Department of Family Practice programs services and initiatives. The Health Services Lead is responsible for day to day operations of multiple teams spanning wellness, chronic disease and family practice collaborative teams.  The Health Services Lead works together with other members of the Primary Health Care leadership team to implement multiple Primary Health Care projects and initiatives to support advancement of patient centered, community based primary health care programs and services within their Zone of Nova Scotia Health.

The Health Services Lead works closely with all interprofessional teams to manage performance standards and operational requirements by facilitating the development and implementation of consistent Primary Health Care and organizational priorities, while respecting uniqueness and individuality of practices and communities.

Please note this position requires travel to facilities within Northern Zone. A valid drivers license and access to transportation is required.  

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelors' degree in a health discipline or related field required
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' recent and related progressive leadership experience in a health care setting required
• Experience in Primary Health Care will  be considered an asset