Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Director, International Operations
Terms:Full-time Permanent
Salary:Commensurate with experience
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Direct or, International Operations is a member of HSO’s International Accreditation team and leadership team. The Director willlead and enable a team in the delivery of client services for the international accreditation program. T hat means finding new and innovative ways to create and deliver value to health care organizations in ways that are aligned with a mission that matters: enabling and empowering people around the world to continuously improve quality of care.
As Director, International Operations, you will lead the strategy anddesign to drive a business plan with a strong focus on excellence in service delivery to foster client retention and market expansion. You are comfortable working in a matrix environment to elevate and adapt existing services to meet the needs of shifting health care landscapes in a variety of geographies and contexts.You have superior communication and critical thinking skills, are a team player, and have a willingness to develop new skills. The thought of using your stellar people skills and subject matter expertise to coach our teams and clients through a broad array of questions and concerns leaves you energized and excited. Discovering solutions to meet their unique needs and guiding them towards success motivates and drives you. You understand that you are a key factor in the success of our client organizations, and as such, the opportunity to grow our reach makes your day, every day.
If you’re right for this opportunity, you’re a team-player, business oriented, organizer and people mobilizer extraordinaire! You have a winning attitude and growth mindset - and love to lead, learn from and collaborate with stakeholders. You have a passion for improving quality of care in health systems. You take pride in your natural propensity to facilitate, guide, undertake and lead teams. Having a full plate doesn’t intimidate, but rather motivates you. You thrive at balancing focus and agility, leading in a dynamic environment and are committed to upholding our values of trust, inclusion, collaboration, innovation and learning.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Strategy:Provide leadership and direction to the International Operations team.You will approach everything with passion, leadership and integrity and will bring out the best in others to help get things done. Stay on top of emerging trends, deepening corporate knowledge ofaccreditation and health systems and integrating into HSO’s corporate strategy.
Development and Champion of innovative practices:Conceptualize new models of service complimenting and contributing to enhanced operations and performance to meet client needs.
Lead and enable your team in the delivery of client services inclusive of innovative ways to enhance existing and future service delivery.
Growth and Impact:Youwilldevelop and deliver program design and correspond to concepts and proposals for global expansion.You will leverageproduct and marketing expertise to lead and optimize program service delivery.Address operational challenges to ensure programs are delivered efficiently.
Collaboration and Partnerships:Build authentic and enduring relationships with staff, clients, partners, stakeholders, consultative and operational committees; rallying them to contribute to our goals and success.Identify with clients and assess their unique needs through an understanding of their performance indicators, culture and the context of their organization.
Team Development:Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration within the department. You will act as IA liaison for enterprise-wide collaboration with other business units to achieve shared goals. Implement key business decisions and initiatives in collaboration with leadership team.
MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in a related field such as International Relations, Healthcare Administration, and/or Business Administration. An equivalent combination of work experience and education will be considered.
7 plus years of progressive experience.
Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and develop teams. Ability to mentor, teach and train.
Demonstrated knowledge and competency in continuous quality improvement.
Strategic mindset and entrepreneurial acumen.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Tried and tested analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including exceptional writing skills.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Passionate and compassionate. Open, empathetic, curious, takes ownership.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong knowledge of the international accreditation landscape and direct experience with Accreditation Canada programs and services.
Experience in leading senior health care professionals.
Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset and/or any of the following languages: Spanish, Italian, Arabic or Portuguese.
Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time (regions: Europe, Gulf, Caribbean, Latin America)
Knowledge of implementation science.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
In Your First 30-90 Days:
Complete our orientation program with other new hires to learn about HSO, our values of trust, inclusion, collaboration, innovation and learning, and our mission of quality improvement in healthcare and social services.
Set your performance and learning objectives for the year in collaboration with your people manager.
Meet regularly with your people manager to discuss your learning progression and alignment for your accountabilities.
Contribute to monthly leadership group meetings that focus on strategic planning and operational issues.
Take on assigned initiatives or projects for your role.
What We Can Offer To You:
Competitive compensation and benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan.
Time off programs, including office shutdown during last week of December.
A culture that measures and values psychological safety, inclusion and engagement.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO:
Health Standards Organization (HSO) and our affiliates Accreditation Canada (AC) and the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH) are global, not-for-profit organizations. Together, we develop standards and deliver assessment programs and quality improvement solutions that have been adopted in over 12,000 locations across five continents.Our people-centered programs and services have been setting the bar for quality across the health ecosystem for 65 years.
Join us toward a future that will lead to “Safer Care and A Healthier World.” Let’s follow a mission together, where we “empower and enable people around the world to continuously improve quality of care.”
HSO is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity and access, where all employees feel respected and valued and have an equal opportunity to achieve success. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, people from diverse races, ethnicities and/or religions, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Please let us know how we can support you throughout the recruiting process, including through the provision of accommodations on request.
We are also proud to have been named as one of the Top 100 National Capital Region’s Top Employers in 2022 and 2023.
We are equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We encourage qualified applications from all genders, including visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email HR
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