Director, High Risk Specialty Programs

Saegis offers cutting edge specialized safety programs and services for physicians, healthcare professionals and institutions Canada-wide.  As a member of the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) family, Saegis provides innovative solutions to influence and change behaviours, systems or process at both the individual practitioner and organizational levels.  The services offered by Saegis will have a long-term, meaningful and positive impact on the safety of the Canadian healthcare system. One of the high impact solutions that Saegis is preparing to offer is a program for healthcare institutions that will improve the safety, team culture and efficiencies within high-risk specialties.  It is in this exciting context in which Saegis is seeking to hire a Director of High-Risk Specialty Programs.

Reporting to the CEO of Saegis, the Director will hold overall accountability for the development and delivery of the safety programs for High Risk Specialties to hospitals nationwide. These responsibilities include creating a business strategy, overseeing program development, and leading initial pilot and ongoing implementations with hospitals. They will establish and maintain strong relationships with Saegis’ key business partners including the CMPA, healthcare institutions and other stakeholders.

As the ideal candidate, you have clinical experience in an operating room or other high-risk hospital settings. You understand the issues faced by operating room professionals and are eager to bring innovative, practical solutions to solve these problems. You are an entrepreneurial, big picture thinker, and a self-starter. You are a strong communicator and comfortable speaking to a variety of audiences about Saegis products. You are a team player with demonstrated leadership experience and a commitment to building strong relationships with your colleagues. Most importantly, you support the Saegis vision of being a leading change agent for safe and sustainable healthcare in Canada.

To apply for this position, please submit your application and related materials to [email protected]  and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.