The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) advocates for and supports doctors, seeking to strengthen their leadership role in caring for patients. We continually seek to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario’s health-care system by courageously pursuing best practices, new ideas, solutions, and opportunities to improve.
Job summary This position is responsible for managing the Section Engagement team’s activities related to planning, organizing and supporting groups of elected physician leaders in the assigned Medical and Primary Care Networks. This includes leading a team that develops an in-depth understanding of member issues and priorities, managing issues that require escalation, and identifying opportunities for alignment with the work of the OMA for leaders in the network. This role acts as a main point of contact between the Medical and Primary Care Networks and the OMA, and works with senior staff across departments to support the work of the Networks.
How you will make a difference
Coaching, managing and guiding staff to navigate and resolve issues and ensure the sections of physician leaders in the Medical & Primary Care Networks (Networks) receive a consistent and high level of support.
Manages the day-to-day work of the team that supports section physician leaders in the Networks with planning and organizing section work and supporting the escalation of issues.
Monitors the development and maintenance of productive relationships with physician leaders through outreach and trust; gains an understanding of key member issues.
Liaising and coordinating activities with other OMA departments and physician leaders to ensure an effective and integrated flow of processes.
Working with the Associate Executive Director to support a high functioning Network structure where constituencies collaborate, discuss issues, and share resources.
Provides Secretariat support for the Medical and Primary Care Networks and following up on action items from Network meetings.
Acting as a subject matter expert regarding OMA policy positions, legal and financial issues, products, services, etc
Working with the Associate Executive Director to identify budget requirements, develop annual operating budgets, forecasts etc. for the Section Engagement team and for assigned constituencies, where required.
Requirements that are important to us
Undergraduate Degree in Health Science, Political Science or equivalent.
Six to nine years of relevant healthcare administration, public speaking and political acuity experience.
Applied knowledge and experience in Ontario’s health care sector is ideal.
Experience in relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Ability to build and manage relationships with both internal and external customers/stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience and skills with people leadership, including ability to lead through change.
The OMA has moved to a permanent hybrid work environment. As such, the individual in this position will be required to work a minimum number of days in our Toronto office.
What do we have to offer you?
A work environment whose values are to be respectful, bold, responsive, and transparent in our work and our behaviours
A fantastic opportunity to grow with the team and help shape the strategic direction of the OMA, its members and the health-care system
An organization that is committed to the equity, diversity and inclusion principles of humility, accountability, collaboration, courage and integrity
A commitment to growth and development through paid professional development and continuous in-house learning
A friendly and flexible hybrid work environment
Competitive total rewards package including a hiring salary range of $92,835-$98,640 plus pension plan and a bonus program
Exceptional group benefits package, including a spending account and a robust wellness program
We're excited to share this opportunity, which is for an newly created position on our team. Kindly be advised that our recruitment process does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence.
The Ontario Medical Association is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the AODA Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.
