Network Community Family Practice Lead - West HantsPart-timeExpected Hours: Part-time hours (0.3 FTE)Zone: Central ZoneSpecialization: LeadershipType of Remuneration: OtherIncentive Programs Available: NoEach of the four administrative Zones within the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) have a Department Head of Family Practice supported by a broader medical administrative structure for family practice, which includes medical leadership at the network level. Community Health Networks are geographic based; there are 14 networks in Nova Scotia, with five in the Central Zone. The Networks serve as a mechanism to facilitate linkages across all health system and community partners, linking primary, secondary, tertiary, and diagnostic care across settings (hospital, community, long term care).MandateReporting to the Head, Department of Family Practice, Central Zone and working within a co-leadership model with the network Primary Health Care Manager, the network community family practice lead provides service leadership and support to ensure that Network medical staff activities are consistent with the overall strategic and operational direction of the Department and aligned with NSHA strategic imperatives.AccountabilitiesSupport the Zone Department Head. Examples include:



responding to physician network inquiries on specific topics, providing contextual information about specific issues, individuals, communities, etc., based on existing knowledge of network and relationships with network physicians.Meet with the respective Zone Department Head in person or via e-technology at a minimum once a month. Meetings will focus on network and departmental updates.Work in a co-leadership model with the Network Primary Health Care Manager with scheduled check-ins in person or via e-technology. Co-leadership activities include (but not limited to) meeting with physicians, family practice teams and other key stakeholders in the network to support activities associated with implementation of the Health Home Model.Advise and assist the Zone Department Head in family physician recruitment and retention within the Network. This includes activities such as:Contacting retiring physicians, reviewing data gathered about their practice, making recommendations regarding replacements.Meeting with potential recent recruits, working with the Zone Recruitment Officer, making recommendations to the Head regarding

📌 Network Community Family Practice Lead - West Hants (Windsor)
🏢 Nova Scotia Healthcare System
📍 Windsor