Island Health seeks applicants for the position of Chair MPCC for up to a three- year term, renewable twice by the Board of Directors (Board) after considering HAMAC’s advice. This Medical Staff Governance role reports to the HAMAC Chair and the Board of Directors of VIHA (Island Health), in collaboration with the Executive Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer.

Role Summary

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, Values, and strategic direction of Island Health, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at Island Health; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Chair Medical Planning and Credentials Committee is appointed HAMAC.

Reporting to the HAMAC Chair the MPCC Chair oversees the duties of the Medical Planning and Credentials committee outlined in the Medical Staff Rules (Rules) 15.3 for Island Health.

The Chair Medical Planning and Credentialing Committee (MPCC) participates in the meetings of the HAMAC Executive and HAMAC.

Qualifications

The applicant must be an active member of the Island Health Medical Staff. A record of effective medical leadership is required. Experience in a senior medical administrative position is valued. Familiarity with the Bylaws and Rules and a commitment to lead in accordance with them is essential.

Demonstrated Leadership Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to interact professionally and collaboratively with various leaders and staff, both internally and externally
• Competencies as described in the LEADS Capabilities Framework:

    Leads Self:

• Demonstrates Self Awareness
• Manages Self
• Develops Self
• Demonstrates Character

    Engages Others:

• Fosters the Development of Others
• Contributes to the Creation of a Healthy Organization
• Communicates Effectively
• Builds Effective Teams

    Develops Coalitions:

• Builds Partnerships and Networks to Create Results
• Demonstrates a Commitment to Customers and Service
• Mobilizes Knowledge
• Navigates Socio-Political Environments

    Systems Transformation:

• Demonstrates Systems/Critical Thinking
• Encourages and Supports Innovation
• Strategically Oriented to the Future
• Champions and Orchestrates Change

Start Date:

June 1, 2025