Executive Director, Clinical Services

Job Description

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<p>McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is unique as the only Canadian university that combines, in one Faculty, schools of medicine (including two regional campuses), nursing, rehabilitation science, and the programs of midwifery, bachelor of health sciences, physician assistant and postgraduate health sciences education. With over 2000 staff members, 850 full-time and 2600 part-time faculty members, the Faculty thrives on its interprofessional and collaborative approach to healthcare and learning. As part of FHS’s continued pursuit of excellence to ensure the Faculty remains at the leading edge of health sciences education, we believe in interprofessional collaboration, commitment to our communities, accountability and responsibility, innovation, excellence, integrity and respect, and optimism. McMaster’s FHS has a global reputation for innovation and excellence in education, health and research.</p>
<h3>Job Summary</h3>
<p>The Executive Director (ED), Clinical Services is a senior leader and strategic advisor to the Vice-Dean, Clinical Services, with responsibility for advancing the Faculty of Health Sciences’ clinical enterprise. Reporting jointly to the Vice Dean, Clinical Services and the AVP/CAO for FHS, the ED provides executive oversight of clinical academic departments, manages the Faculty’s relationships with affiliated hospitals and academic physician groups, and ensures effective administration of clinical practice and alternate funding plans (AFPs) and provides governance, financial stewardship, and oversight of AFP operations.</p>
<p>The ED is responsible for managing the Faculty’s relationship with Hamilton Academic Health Sciences Organization (HAHSO), Hamilton Academic Pediatric Association (HAPA), Regional Medical Associates (RMA), and Ontario Physician Reporting Centre (OPRC). The ED may also, with the approval of the HAHSO Board and HAPA Board, serve as the Executive Director of one or both AFPs.</p>
<p>The role fosters collaboration across McMaster, hospital partners, and provincial stakeholders to support excellence in patient care, education, and research.</p>
<h3>Key Accountabilities</h3>
<h3>Operational Leadership and Oversight</h3>
<ul>
<li>Provide executive oversight of the operational management of clinical departments.</li>
<li>Mentor and support Directors of Administration, Chairs/Chiefs, and other senior leaders.</li>
<li>Partner with FHS HR-FR and AVP/CAO to align practices, enhance efficiency, and strengthen administrative capacity.</li>
<li>Act as subject matter expert on hospital relations, clinical billings, practice plans, and AFPs.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Governance of Alternate Funding Plans</h3>
<ul>
<li>Serve as Executive Director of HAHSO and HAPA, ensuring effective governance, budgeting, reporting, and compliance.</li>
<li>Support the Vice-Dean, Clinical Services, in provincial and external AFP discussions.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Strategic Advisory to Vice-Dean, Clinical Services</h3>
<ul>
<li>Provide strategic advice on hospital partnerships, physician groups, AFPs, and distributed campus operations.</li>
<li>Represent FHS in external negotiations, including affiliation agreements and Ministry-level initiatives.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Collaboration and Team Leadership</h3>
<ul>
<li>Foster strong partnerships across FHS, Hamilton Health Sciences, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.</li>
<li>Promote collaboration among clinical departments and broader Faculty leadership.</li>
<li>Mentor and develop Directors of Administration to advance operational excellence.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Human Resources and Financial Stewardship</h3>
<ul>
<li>Partner with the Executive Director, Finance, FHS, to ensure strong fiscal management of clinical departments.</li>
<li>Support budget planning, risk management, and HR leadership for clinical departments and faculty.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Committee Involvement and External Engagement</h3>
<ul>
<li>Participate in Faculty, hospital, and provincial committees including Faculty Executive, Finance Committee, and FHS/HHS/SJHH Liaison Committee.</li>
<li>Maintain relationships with the Ontario Medical Association, COFM, and the Ministry of Health.</li>
<li>Champion Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenous Reconciliation (EDI-IR) across clinical departments.</li>
<li>Support development of leaders and health human resource planning that reflects McMaster’s values of inclusion and respect.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<h3>Education</h3>
<ul>
<li>Master’s degree in Health Administration or Business Administration (health focus), with demonstrated competence in finance and accounting.</li>
<li>Professional certification with the Canadian College of Health Leaders and/or the American College of Healthcare Executives.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Experience</h3>
<ul>
<li>10–15 years of senior leadership experience in healthcare or academic environments.</li>
<li>Proven success in large, complex organizations with medical education as a core mandate.</li>
<li>Experience with complex contract administration, hospital operations, and academic physician groups.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Knowledge & Skills</h3>
<ul>
<li>Strategic thinking with ability to align day-to-day operations to long-term vision.</li>
<li>Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Advanced expertise in medical education, clinical practice plans, AFPs, and teaching hospital operations.</li>
<li>Deep knowledge of HR, finance, governance, and risk management in multi-stakeholder contexts.</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development in HR, finance, and leadership</li>
<li>Ability to lead with transparency, fairness, and integrity.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Other Information</h3>
<p>This role requires flexibility to travel to host hospital sites and work a flexible hybrid arrangement and to be on-site as operationally required.</p>
<h3>How To Apply</h3>
<p>To apply for this job, please submit your application online.</p>
<p>This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.</p>
<h3>Hybrid Work Language</h3>
<p>To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.</p>
<h3>Interview Experience</h3>
<p>At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest</p>
<h3>Job Metadata</h3>
<ul>
<li>Seniority level: Director</li>
<li>Employment type: Full-time</li>
<li>Job function: Strategy/Planning, Business Development, and Management</li>
<li>Industries: Higher Education and Hospitals and Health Care</li>
</ul>
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