Senior Program Officer

This Senior Program Officer position will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs within the Medicine Program; Partner with clinical and operational leaders to define program goals, success metrics, and long term strategic direction; Translate organizational strategy into actionable program plans with clear timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements; Identify opportunities for innovation, quality improvement, and system optimization. The SPO will provide a portfolio of complex, multi stakeholder projects from initiation through evaluation; Develop project charters, work plans, risk assessments & communication strategies; Monitor progress, resolve barriers, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes; Prepare executive level reports, dashboards, and presentations. This position will also be responsible for building strong relationships with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, administrators, and external partners; Facilitating cross functional collaboration and alignment across teams; Leading committees, working groups, and program meetings with clarity and purpose; Analyzing operational performance, business continuity plans, workflow efficiency, and resource utilization for the Medicine Program in our urban, rural and remote sites; Supporting the development of policies, procedures, and standardized practices; Ensuring programs comply with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. Additionally, the SPO will support business case development for new initiatives, technology investments, and staffing needs; Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions when needed; Support patient safety initiatives and promote a culture of continuous improvement, amongst other duties within the scope of this non-unionized position.

• Classification: Senior Program Officer
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Medicine
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 20-FEB-2026
• Date Available: 16-MAR-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $69.86
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $104.79
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a regulated health profession, health administration, business, public health, or a related field (Master's preferred). Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in healthcare field, at least three (5) of which are in a leadership/ management position. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to foster psychological safety, build high-performing teams, and lead through change. Highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, relationship building, and clear, compassionate communication. Excellent organizational, time management analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with experience navigating complexity and competing priorities. Inspire, influence, and build trust across diverse clinical and operational teams. Proven ability Excellent presentation skills (planned & ad-hoc). Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with change management and project leadership methodology. Competencies in Leadership, Strategic Stakeholder Engagement, Collaboration, Communication, Business Acumen & Resilience.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.