Manager, Primary Care

at  Kingston Community Health Centres

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title Manager, Primary Care
Reports to Director, Clinical Services
Location Kingston, ON
Position Type Contract, 37.5 hours/week, May 2025 – December 2026
Salary $76,986 - $90,577, annually

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager leads and supports a multi-disciplinary team of primary care and allied health professionals and administrative staff to deliver client-centered and equity-oriented primary care. The Manager is focused on creating and sustaining a collaborative, well-integrated, and efficient primary care clinic that supports the provision of primary care, specialist services, and health promotion, prevention, and wellness programs for community members.
The Manager fosters a culture of collaboration, connection, and communication amongst staff and external partners and is committed to supporting individual and team-based learning and development opportunities.

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s level degree in relevant graduate discipline. An equivalent combination of education and

experience may be considered.

• A minimum of five years of management experience, preferably in the public sector and significant community-based experience in primary health care and/or mental health for marginalized populations and/or quality improvement and program planning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with communities impacted by the social determinants of health.
• Demonstrated ability working in harm reduction, trauma informed, anti-racist, and decolonizing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully with Indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated skills with negotiation, public relations, problem solving appropriate for a manager.
• Proven experience in evaluation, preferably at a program level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to foster relationships.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently.
• Ability to multitask and great attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement.
• Current and satisfactory Criminal and Vulnerable Persons Check.
• Experience with capital projects an asset.
• French language is an asset.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws.
• Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
• Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and practicing inclusion.
• Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures.
• Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs.
• Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.
• On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required.

COMPETENCIES, ORGANIZATIONAL: ACCOUNTABILITY, CLIENT FOCUS, COLLABORATION, CONTINUOUS LEARNING

Position Competencies: Critical Thinking, Financial Responsibility, Leadership, Planning & Implementation, Knowledge/Professional Expertise

common purpose.

• Inspires teams and individuals to look beyond their particular objectives, and t