The current approach to medical leadership structure, compensation, and support within Island Health is currently under review so it can better meet the existing and future needs of both medical staff and Island Health. Medical staff have stated that they want compensation cohesion, role clarity, supporting infrastructure, and alignment with the organizational structure.
As a result, we are initiating work to address the following priorities related to medical leadership:
- Ensuring role clarity, fostering effective co-leadership, and improving medical staff governance.
- Establishing clear and consistent FTE allocation and compensation policies and processes.
- Enhancing supports such as onboarding and professional development.
How will this work be conducted?
Throughout the process, the Medical Leadership project team will maintain a transparent and collaborative approach by:
- Ensuring medical leadership and MSA Executive representation on project committees
- Gathering consistent input and feedback from medical leaders through:
- 1-to-1 interviews
- A series of focus groups / design labs
- Communicating regularly and providing progress updates
Key Timings
This critical work started in 2024 and will conclude in spring 2026:
- Design phase – September 2024 – April 2025
- Implementation - February – September 2025
- Post implementation - September 2025 – March 2026
Who will this impact?
- Key interest holders, including Medical and non-medical leaders
- Medical staff
- Clinical service personnel